* IRONMAN TRIATHLON
St. Andrews State Park
Date: Saturday, Nov 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s St. Andrews State Park, along with the Friends of St Andrews, Inc.; is hosting the Ironman Triathlon. The running portion of the Ironman Triathlon will be held within the main boundaries of the park.
Fees: Entrance to the park the day of the race is free to participants only.
Contact: (850) 233-5164
Directions: From Hwy 98 turn South on to Hwy 3031 (Thomas Drive) and follow it straight to Hwy 392 and turn left to enter into the gates of St. Andrews State Park. St. Andrews State Park is located approximately 3 miles east of Hwy 392.
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* FALL PIONEER DAY
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
Date: Saturday, Nov 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park will hold their Pioneer Day event. This event is sponsored by Friends of Emerald Coast State Park in partnership with the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. Family activities will include candle-dipping, rag doll making, weaving, nature walks, campfire cooking demonstrations, and more. Special talks will be given by Dr. Brian Rucker on pioneer lifestyles of 100-150 years ago, and Mr. Raymon Melvin will speak about the history of the local turpentine industry, funded through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Fees: Park admission and event free for participants
Contact: (850)833-9144 or [email protected]
Directions: From the west: Take Interstate 10 east to highway 85 south until you reach highway 20. Go east on highway 20. Park will be approximately 5 miles on the left. From the east: Take Interstate 10 west to highway 331 south until you reach highway 20. Go west on highway 20 approximately 25 miles until you see signs for park on right.
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* WETLANDS TOUR
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Date: Saturday, Nov 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Wakulla Springs Lodge & State Park invites you to come explore the area floodplain and learn about the plant and animal life that rely on this environment for their existence. Make a day of it with breakfast before or lunch afterwards at the historic Wakulla Springs Lodge. Call (850) 926-0700 for dining reservations. Reservations suggested. For more information, visit www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings.
Fees: Event is free with park paid admission.
Contact: (850) 926-0700
Directions: Traveling East on I-10 to new Exit 196 (old Exit 28). Take SR-263 (Capitol Circle) South 12 miles. Turn right (South) onto US-319/SR-61 (Crawfordville Hwy) for 2 miles. Bear left onto SR-61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for 6 miles. Turn left onto SR-267 at flashing stop light. Turn Right into Park entrance. From West I-10 use new Exit 203(old Exit 30). Take SR-61 (Thomasville Rd) South. Continue on SR-61 thru Tallahassee for 10 miles. Take US-319/SR-61 (Crawfordville Hwy) South for 2 miles. Bear left onto SR-61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for 6 miles. Turn left onto SR-267 at flashing stop light. Turn Right into Park entrance.
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* TWILIGHT CRUISE AND DINNER
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Date: Saturday, Nov 21st at 5:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Wakulla Springs Lodge & State Park to come and enjoy the colors of the foliage along the Wakulla River at their peak basked in the warm glow of twilight. Relax with a soothing cruise followed by a delicious dinner in the historic Wakulla Springs Lodge. For more information, visit www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings.
Fees: $32 Adults, $20 Children 12 and under. Res Suggest
Contact: (850) 926-0700
Directions: Traveling East on I-10 to new Exit 196 (old Exit 28). Take SR-263 (Capitol Circle) South 12 miles. Turn right (South) onto US-319/SR-61 (Crawfordville Hwy) for 2 miles. Bear left onto SR-61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for 6 miles. Turn left onto SR-267 at flashing stop light. Turn Right into Park entrance. From West I-10 use new Exit 203(old Exit 30). Take SR-61 (Thomasville Rd) South. Continue on SR-61 thru Tallahassee for 10 miles. Take US-319/SR-61 (Crawfordville Hwy) South for 2 miles. Bear left onto SR-61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for 6 miles. Turn left onto SR-267 at flashing stop light. Turn Right into Park entrance.
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* CAMELLIA CHRISTMAS 2009
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
Date: Friday, Dec 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park invites the community to celebrate the Christmas Season at the 21st Annual Camellia Christmas. A candle-lit stroll through the gardens accompanied by holiday music performed by local artists is the perfect way to share the holiday spirit with friends and loved ones. Bid on holiday finery for your home or for a gift at the silent auction, which will include items donated by local merchants, artists and florists. Hot apple cider and holiday cookies will be served.
Fees: Park Entrance Fee is waived for participants
Contact: (850) 487-4115
Directions: Maclay State Gardens is located one half mile north of I-10 on U.S. 319.
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* CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF THE WESLEY HO– — USE
Eden Gardens State Park
Date: Saturday, December 19th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden invite you to join us for a holiday tour. Enjoy the traditional walk through the luminaries to the Historic Wesley House to enjoy it’s beautifully seasonally decorated rooms and be greeted by Civil War reenactors in period garb. After the tour is completed, the Friends of Eden will be providing refreshments in the pavilion and the reenactors will welcome you to the small encampment on the North lawn of the house beyond the Reflecting Pool. It’s an evening meant to be enjoyed by all who attend. Donations to the Friends of Eden Gardens are welcome and appreciated. To volunteer or for additional information call the park office.
Fees: Admission fees to the park and the event are waived.
Contact: (850) 231-1167
Directions: Eden Gardens State Park is located in Point Washington, off U.S. 98 on C.R. 395.
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* HOLIDAY CRUISE AND DINNER
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Date: Saturday, Dec 19th at 5:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Wakulla Springs Lodge & State Park invites you and your family to take an evening out for a cruise on the Wakulla River followed by dinner in the historic lodge and an old-fashioned sing-a-long in the lobby by the Christmas tree. For more information, visit www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings.
Fees: $32 Adults, $20 Children 12 and under. Res Suggest
Contact: (850) 926-0700
Directions: Traveling East on I-10 to new Exit 196 (old Exit 28). Take SR-263 (Capitol Circle) South 12 miles. Turn right (South) onto US-319/SR-61 (Crawfordville Hwy) for 2 miles. Bear left onto SR-61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for 6 miles. Turn left onto SR-267 at flashing stop light. Turn Right into Park entrance. From West I-10 use new Exit 203(old Exit 30). Take SR-61 (Thomasville Rd) South. Continue on SR-61 thru Tallahassee for 10 miles. Take US-319/SR-61 (Crawfordville Hwy) South for 2 miles. Bear left onto SR-61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for 6 miles. Turn left onto SR-267 at flashing stop light. Turn Right into Park entrance.
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* SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER
Eden Gardens State Park
Date: Saturday Jan 23rd from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, Jan 24th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Eden Gardens State Park will host the 17th Annual School of the Soldier event led by 7th Vermont Company D (Walton Guard). This will be the 146th anniversary of the actual event that took place in the Point Washington area during the Civil War in 1864 between the 7th Vermont Volunteers and a Confederate unit. Visitors can expect to observe Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics as well as Artillery Demonstrations, Drills and Skirmishes. There will also be Medical Demonstrations, a Ladies Tea and examples of Period Camp Life as well as a period Cook Tent and a Blacksmith. For an event schedule please call the park office.
Fees: Event is free with paid park entrance fees.
Contact: (850) 231-1167
Directions: Eden Gardens State Park is located in Point Washington, off U.S. 98 on C.R. 395.
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* STONE AGE AND PRIMITIVE ARTS FESTIVAL
Ochlockonee River State Park
Date: Friday through Sunday, Feb 12-14, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Ochlockonee River State Park is hosting the Third Annual Stone Age and Primitive Arts Festival. Visitors will experience “hands-on” learning as experts demonstrate techniques used thousands of years ago in day to day life. Visitors will also see projectile point fashioning, also known as flint-knapping, which is the art of chipping stone into tools, bow and arrow construction, basket weaving and early pottery methods. According to archeological research, Ochlockonee River’s rich history of humans interacting with nature goes back 12,000 years.
Fees: Park entrance fee includes access to all events.
Contact: (850) 962-2771
Directions: Ochlockonee River State Park is located four miles south of Sopchoppy on U.S. 319.
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* CAMELLIA FEST AT EDEN GARDENS
Eden Gardens State Park
Date: Saturday, February 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden Gardens would like to invite everyone to their annual Camellia Fest. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. Festivities will include talks on Camellia identification, air layering (propagation), general maintenance and pest control of Camellias and floral and waxing blossoms demonstrations. There will also be living history demonstrators in the park teaching about the skills of past generations including turpentine, soap and candle making as well as historical talks. We will have archaeologists talking about the local area history with archaeological objects. Parking inside the park is some what limited. To volunteer or for additional information call the park office.
Fees: Event is free with paid park entrance fees.
Contact: (850) 231-1167
Directions: Eden Gardens State Park is located in Point Washington, off U.S. 98 on C.R. 395.
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* WAKULLA WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Date: Friday-Saturday, Mar 19-20 Times vary depending upon Festival activities
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Wakulla Springs State Park will be the hub of activities designed to educate, inspire and empower positive change by connecting individuals with their environment and heritage. Fine art, music, living history demonstrations, informative presenters and exhibitors, dynamic educational shows and guided tours will seek to connect participants with the natural and cultural heritage of the region. Guided tours are available at a cost; advance registration is highly recommended since tours often fill to capacity well in advance of Festival dates. The 2010 Festival will highlight the 75th anniversary of the Florida Park Service.
Fees: Park entrance fees will be waived for participants. A $6.00 donation to the Friends of Wakulla Springs to help with the event’s expenses will be extremely appreciated.
Contact: (850) 561-7286
Participation Requirements
Directions: Traveling East on I-10 to new Exit 196 (old Exit 28). Take SR-263 (Capitol Circle) South 12 miles. Turn right (South) onto US-319/SR-61 (Crawfordville Hwy) for 2 miles. Bear left onto SR-61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for 6 miles. Turn left onto SR-267 at flashing stop light. Turn Right into Park entrance. From West I-10 use new Exit 203(old Exit 30). Take SR-61 (Thomasville Rd) South. Continue on SR-61 thru Tallahassee for 10 miles. Take US-319/SR-61 (Crawfordville Hwy) South for 2 miles. Bear left onto SR-61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for 6 miles. Turn left onto SR-267 at flashing stop light. Turn Right into Park entrance.
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* EASTER AT EDEN GARDENS
Eden Gardens State Park
Date: Sunday, April 4th from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden Gardens would like to invite everyone to Easter at Eden. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. The Easter Bunny will be arriving at 1:00 p.m. and Egg Hunts will be open to children at 1:30 p.m. Volunteers to help with the egg hunt are always appreciated. The Friends of Eden will be helping to hide the eggs for the children as well as selling refreshments. Parking inside the park is some what limited. Donations to the Friends of Eden Gardens are welcome and appreciated. To volunteer or for additional information call the park office.
Fees: Park entrance fees will be waived to participants.
Contact: (850) 231-1167
Directions: Eden Gardens State Park is located in Point Washington, off U.S. 98 on C.R. 395.
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