UPCOMING EVENTS

**The Annual Member Meeting of Dade Battlefield Society will be held on June 6, 2023 at 6 P.M. at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in the Lodge. Please see schedule below for more information. We hope you join us!**

To register for upcoming events or for more information, please contact Dade Battlefield Historic State Park at (352) 793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov

​Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person.  Register at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781 & include phone number.              

Dutch Oven Cooking​

Sunday, May 28, 2023​

1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

​Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person.  Register at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781 & include phone number.  

Needle Felting Class

Monday, June 5, 2023

10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us as we learn how to work with felt to make needle felting crafts.   Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee.  Group size is limited to 12.   Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Dade Battlefield Society Annual Member Meeting

June 6, 2023

6 P.M.

Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting but only members are permitted to vote. You can join or renew your membership at the meeting. For more information please email president@dadebattlefield.com We hope you join us!

Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class   ​

Friday, ​June 9, 2023

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person/class activity fee.  Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Wild Foods Foraging   ​

Monday, June 12, 2023

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 

Wild foods abound at Dade Battlefield waiting for educated visitors to sample with expert park staff and volunteers as their guides.  We will forage for wild foods on the park grounds, create some wild food dishes and sample!  Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Parks Pass plus $5/person, 12 and under free.  Pre-registration required at 352-793-4781 or DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.   Please include phone number when registering.

Weeki Wachee Wildife Encounters

​Wednesday, June 14, 2023

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Come for a special wildlife outreach program by staff from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.  See animals in person and learn fun facts about these critters.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.

​Pine Needle Basket Class

Saturday, June 17, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers.  All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket.   Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee. 

Florida Bats by Florida Bat Conservancy   ​

Saturday, June 17, 2023

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Florida bats are an important part of our ecosystem, consuming up to 3,000 insects per night.  Join Shari Blissett-Clark as she shares natural history information about Florida bats and does some show and tell with a few live bats.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.  ​

Introduction to Fly Tying

Sunday, June 18, 2023

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join expert fly tyer Jim Swann for an introduction to basic fishing fly tying techniques. Opportunities for trying your hand at it will be included. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).  ​

Florida Black Bear Curriculum Workshop for Educators

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ​

​Black bears and their habitats are studied and celebrated in this educational workshop which will include educational activities on bears and their habitats and provide a free on-line curriculum guide and other printed bear materials.   The workshop is geared towards any educator who works with elementary and middle school aged students.  The workshop is free to all educators but space is limited.  To register please call 352-793-4781 or contact DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  

Florida Trees with County Forester Arthur Clothier

Thursday, June 22, 2023

10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

​Join County Forester Arthur Clothier for a walk through the forest to learn our common trees followed by fun tree activities.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.

Pine Needle Basket Class    ​

Friday, June 23, 2023

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers.  All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket.   Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person.   ​

Growing Up WILD For Educators

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join park staff and volunteers for a natural resource-based workshop that will include educational activities for both aquatic and terrestrial animals and their habitats. The workshop is geared toward any educator who works with children ages 3-7. It’s free to all educators, but space is limited. Participants may pay $20 to receive a Growing Up WILD guide.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov to register.  

Patriotic Family Fun Day  ​

Sunday, July 2, 2023  ​

3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate both our nation and our park’s birthdays with on-going old-fashioned games and relays, music and food. Game competitions start at 5 pm and pet parade at 6 pm. The Soccer Collies will be returning this year! Event included with your park entrance fee of $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.  

​Project WILD/Aquatic WILD For Educators

Wednesday, ​July 12, 2023

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ​

Join park staff and volunteers for a combined curriculum workshop which will include educational activities for both aquatic and terrestrial animals and their habitats.  The workshop is geared towards any educator who works with elementary and middle school-aged students.  The workshop is free to all educators but space is limited.  To register please contact the park at  352-793-4781 or DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.   

Ice Cream Music Jam

Friday, July 21, 2023

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Bring your instrument or just your voice and ice cream topping and join us for a music jam session and cranking out homemade ice cream.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.  ​

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