Event Details

Footprints on the Land- Guided Hike

Time: 9:00 am til 10:30 am

Location: Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd, Tarpon Springs

Description: Discover the many “footprints” that have been left on the land during this casual and entertaining hike. Native American, early settler and modern developers have changed our native habitats, find out how a preserve like Brooker is a place where those habitats can be restored for the health of the whole county.
All ages are welcome. Children under the ages of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and those younger than 6 may find this hike challenging.

Guided Hike Information:
Volunteer Hike Guides will meet participants in the lobby of the Education Center 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. We strongly suggest all hikers visit the restroom before we begin as there are no facilities along the trail.

-Guided hikes are under a mile in length, much of which is on unimproved, uneven sandy trails
-Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, sneakers or boots
-Insect repellent (bug spray) is strongly recommended in summer months
-Bring plenty of drinking water and a snack
-A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also recommended
-Pets are not permitted
-No smoking is allowed
-Trained volunteers will guide the hike

This hike is FREE, please see link to register

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Desoto County Historical Society 13th Annual Pioneer Day

Time: 9:00 am til 3:00 pm

Location: Veterans Park, Desoto County, 2195 NW American Legion Dr, Arcadia, Florida 34266

Description: Desoto County Historical Society 13th Annual Pioneer Day & BBQ Cook Off

Pioneer Day offers family fun of all kinds. Special and traditional Florida foods--such as swamp cabbage and strawberry shortcake--are available. A “Discover History” hands-on area is FREE for children and includes old-fashioned toys and games, cane pole fishing, washing with a a scrub board and wash pot, a pitcher pump, writing with a dip pen, orange juicin’, and more. Demonstrators show off their skills in basket-weaving, black-smithing, butter-churning, candledipping, quilting, soap-making, spinning, woodworking, and other crafts.

Organizations display their history. The Suncoast Dulcimers--a hammered dulcimer group; the Fiddle Crabs--an old-time string band; Barney and Penny Meese; and Lee James entertain along with legendary characters Arcadia Albritton Coker and James Mitchell “Acrefoot” Johnson--plus a frontier shoot-out at noon. Animals, antique engines, vintage automobiles, a classic fire truck, Florida authors and artists--all showcase Florida’s unique heritage and history.

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Rye Preserve Nature Center Open

Time: 9:00 am til 4:00 pm

Location: Rye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL

Description: We are opening the doors of the newest addition to Rye Preserve, the Rye Preserve Nature Center. Come view a variety of exhibits that highlight the history of Rye and its uplands habitat. Department staff will take visitors on guided tours of the Center, and lead special hands-on activities related to each exhibit. Suitable for all ages. FREE!

For more information see link below or call (941) 748-4501 X6039.

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