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July 2021
Mystery in the Swamp (Charlie)
Mystery in the Swamp with Charlie Date: Thursday, July 29 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm Free with Park Admission. Meet in the Lodge Lobby The painted ceiling of the Lodge at Wakulla Springs is a reservoir of mystery and beauty. Join the ranger-led presentation to marvel at the characters, wildlife, ships, coats of arms, and scenery incorporated on its cypress panels. Stay for a sumptuous dinner in the grand dining room following the presentation. What a great way to decompress after…
Find out more »August 2021
Going Native is for the Birds (Charlie/Maria)
Going Native is for the Birds (Charlie/Maria) Date: Thursday, August 12 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm Free with Park Admission. Meet in the Lodge Lobby Your yard or even apartment patio can be a life-giving wildlife preserve. Let a park ranger offer simple suggestions that you can use to create an oasis for plants and animals struggling to survive. Complete your evening with dinner reservations (850-421-2000). You won’t want to miss the dinner special. Ask your tour leader for a coupon…
Find out more »Evening Cruise & Dinner
Saturday, August 21 Arrival Time 5:00pm; Cruise Times 5:30 or 5:45; Dinner Reservations 6:30 or 6:45 $35.00 per person. (Tax and Tip included; Alcoholic Beverages not included) Reservations Required Meet at the Waterfront Visitors Center Enjoy an early evening cruise on the scenic Wakulla River followed by the culinary delights of a dinner buffet in the historic Lodge at Wakulla Springs. Please call 850-421-2000 to pay for your reservations for this exceptional entertainment value. Please arrive in the park by…
Find out more »A Timeless Glimpse into Florida’s Elegant Past (Collin)
Date: Thursday, August 26 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm Free with Park Admission. Meet in the Lodge Lobby 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 craftsmanship, elegant materials, and lore of the magnificent lodge nestled deep in the primeval forest of live oak, hickory, cypress, magnolia and pine. Make it a point to secure dinner reservations (850-421-2000) in the grand…
Find out more »Early Boat Tour (Jeff)
Early Boat Tour (Jeff) Date: Saturday, August 28 | 8:00am-9:00am $10.00 Adult, $7.00 Children. Reservations required. Meet at the Waterfront Visitors Center Get an extra early start enjoying the wildlife along the Wakulla River. This tour is a must for the birder or photographer. Please call 850-421-2000 to reserve a space for the tour. Meet at the Waterfront Visitor’s Center. Ask your tour leader for a coupon good for 10% off your breakfast.
Find out more »September 2021
Mystery in the Swamp (Charlie/Collin)
Free with Park Admission. Meet in the Lodge Lobby The painted ceiling of the Lodge at Wakulla Springs is a reservoir of mystery and beauty. Join the ranger-led presentation to marvel at the characters, wildlife, ships, coats of arms, and scenery incorporated on its cypress panels. Stay for a sumptuous dinner in the grand dining room following the presentation. What a great way to decompress after a busy week! Ask your tour leader for a coupon good for a free…
Find out more »Evening Cruise and Dinner (Charlie)
Arrival Time 5:00 pm; Cruise Times 5:30 or 5:45; Dinner Reservations 6:30 or 6:45 $35.00 per person (Tax and Tip Included; Alcoholic Beverages not included) Meet at the Waterfront Visitors Center Enjoy an early evening cruise on the scenic Wakulla River followed by the culinary delights of a dinner buffet in the historic Lodge at Wakulla Springs. Please call 850-421-2000 to pay for your reservations for this exceptional entertainment value. Please arrive in the park by 5:00 pm to provide…
Find out more »Swift Night Out at Wakulla Springs (Jeff and Patty)
Free with Park Admission Meet at the Lodge Entrance During Swift Night Out people all over the country stand beneath chimneys to watch and count chimney swifts enter their roost. The Lodge at Wakulla Springs has a large flock that roosts in one of its inactive chimneys. Come to witness the “flying cigar” shaped birds perform their swirling aerial dance prior to their descent into the chimney. Be part of a nationwide program to estimate their numbers. Enjoy this unusual…
Find out more »Friends CD Release Party: River of the Crying Bird (Collin Johnson)
Free with Park Admission Meet in the Lodge Lobby Park Ranger Collin Johnson is the Troubadour of Wakulla Springs. With the support of colleagues, he has completed a collection of 12 songs that embrace and detail the natural wonders of the park. Thanks to the initiative and support of The Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park, a CD of these songs is now available. Please join The Friends in the Lodge Lobby as Collin entertains and delights. Drinks will be…
Find out more »Coastal Cleanup (Jackie)
Free with Event Registration Meet at the park’s side gate Coastal Cleanup is the largest volunteer service event to remove litter from our rivers and oceans for the protection of our wildlife. Volunteers are needed at Wakulla Springs State Park to assist the park's Citizen's Support Organization, the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park, to remove litter from their adopted section of road that borders the park and leads to the Wakulla River. Volunteers need to provide work clothes and shoes. …
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