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September 2018
Birding Intro to Migration
Join Ranger Joe at Washington Oaks for Birding Intro to Migration. Visitors might see hawks, falcons, wading birds, and/or song birds. Be sure to bring your binoculars and wear good walking shoes! Meet in the Garden parking lot. No reservations are required. Program is free with park entry: $5 per vehicle, up to eight people; [...]
Find out more »Kids Beach Yoga
During Kids Beach Yoga, kids will learn to relax their mind and body with some simple, kid-friendly stretches, exercises and activities. Kids ages 5-12 can practice yoga with certified Cosmic Kids Yoga Instructors, Ms. Colleen or Ms. Nicole. Please wear loose clothing and bring you own towel or mat. This is a free program. Space [...]
Find out more »Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve
Join GTM Research Reserve staff and/or volunteers on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month for a family seining activity. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting species of fish, crabs and more, and then learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat. All necessary [...]
Find out more »Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day at the Hall of Fame
Receive free admission to the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum on Saturday, September 22 as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day! This year, Museum Day will showcase WOMEN MAKING HISTORY: trailblazers in the arts, sciences, innovation & culture. Be sure to register by September 19th through the magazine’s website at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday and bring [...]
Find out more »Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
Come meet the birds on this Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park. Led by a park volunteer, this fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. You'll observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails and other areas. Please dress [...]
Find out more »Sunset and Full Moon Paddle
Join Anastasia Watersports and experience breathtaking views as the sun sets and the full-moon rises illuminating the Salt Run tidal basin during the Sunset and Full Moon Paddle. Multiple watercraft options include single kayaks, tandem kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Private boats welcome at a lower rate. Includes an interpretive, storytelling element during the paddle. Please [...]
Find out more »Florida Fishing: Know Before You Go
Are you new to fishing our local waters or in need of some new tips & tricks to bringing home a great catch? Join us at Anastasia Island Library when Members of the Ancient City Game Fish Association present "Florida Fishing: Know Before You Go", a series of things to know before you go. Learn [...]
Find out more »Trout Creek Family Fishing Tournament
Join us for the Trout Creek Family Fishing Tournament where each boat must have at least one adult and one young angler. There will be three fishing categories including slam, total bag, and biggest fish. Rule for the tournament will be announced at 8:00am and all fish must be weighed by 2:00pm. Tournament fee is [...]
Find out more »Youth Fishing Clinic
Come to Anastasia State Park when they host a Youth Fishing Clinic in partnership with the Friends of Anastasia State Park, the Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network, and the Island Beach Grill! The clinic is open to children ages 5- 16 and will be located at Anastasia Watersports within the park. The class will teach [...]
Find out more »October 2018
Washington Oaks First Friday Garden Walk
Join a park ranger on the first Friday of the month for a walk through the beautiful, historical gardens of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The walk will last approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable walking shoes! Meet in the Garden parking lot. Garden walk included with park entry. No registration required. Admission: $5.00 per vehicle; [...]
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