WHEN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST WHERE Wakulla Springs State Park 465 Wakulla Park Drive Wakulla Springs FL 32327 DIRECTIONS Meet in the lobby of the Lodge. FEES Free with paid park entry. DESCRIPTION The Wakulla Springs Lodge is a gem that awaits discovery in the extraordinarily beautiful setting overlooking the Wakulla Spring. Be part of a ranger-led program that unveils the artistry, elegant materials, and lore of the magnificent lodge nestled deep in the...

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WHEN Friday, November 11 - 12, 2022 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST WHERE Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive White Springs FL 32096 FEES Registration for the workshops and concerts is $110 per person for the weekend. Park entry is included in registration. Concert tickets are $10 per person. Register online at StephenFosterCSO.org. DESCRIPTION Enjoy a weekend of music and fun at the Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State...

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$25 members, $35 non-members Inspired by the Giant Amazon Lily Pads located in the reflection pond, participants will have fun tearing, layering and gluing brightly colored tissue paper to create a beautiful water lily garden collage. All supplies will be provided. Children and parents are welcome to register and attend together.

Free for members, included in general admission Join us in the Discovery Center for a presentation on the novel James Webb telescope images and the significance of these findings. Presentation given by Derek Demeter, Director of Emil Buehler Planetarium in Sanford, Florida.

Celebrate Osceola County and the pioneering spirit of the late 19th century! Join us for living history demonstrations, historical interpreters at every building, Seminole life demonstrations, children's activities, live music, food, and a special Florida market. Free community event

WHEN Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST WHERE Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 7200 Battlefield Parkway Bushnell FL 33513 FEES Park entry fee is $5 per vehicle. DESCRIPTION Join us in celebrating Florida's rich past. Enjoy period living-history demonstrations, music, folk crafts, pioneer games for children, and hands-on activities for both children and adults. Food vendor and more will be on-site. CONTACT DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov

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$10 members, $20 non-members Join us in the Outdoor Kitchen as we enjoy and learn about Roselle hibiscus and other herbal teas from around the world that are easily grown right here in Central Florida. Sample herbal infusions while exploring the origin and various cultural uses of each plant.

Spend the afternoon entertained by a variety of music from members of the Central Florida Accordion Club. They will also take a break from enthusiastically playing their accordions to discuss the different types of instruments they will bring along.

November 13, 2022 1pm-3pm $22 nonmember/ $20 member Unsure of what to give your friends and family for the holidays? What about a homemade treat like 3-citrus marmalade. Participants will enjoy time sharing stories and learning how to make 3-citrus marmalade in the historic big bend farm kitchen from Judith Stricklin. They will take home the recipe and a jar of their own! *This is an outdoor event *Participants must be at least 14 years old; anyone under the age...

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WHEN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST WHERE Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 7200 Battlefield Parkway Bushnell FL 33513 FEES Park entry is $3 per vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass. Activity fee is $5 per person; free for children ages 12 and under. DESCRIPTION Prepare early to decorate your house naturally as we make decorative holiday crafts from palm and palmetto fronds, pine needles and other natural materials. Pre-registration is required. Email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or...

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Join Roger Fulton on a guided nine-mile bike ride from DeBary Hall to Lake Monroe and back. The trail winds through various habitats where gopher tortoises, red shouldered hawks, ospreys, and a variety of other local critters may be along the path. Participants must bring a bicycle and helmet. Sunscreen, snacks, and bottled water are also recommended.