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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE 2010 THROUGH APRIL 2011

MONTHLY BIRD WALKS ON PEPPER CREEK TRAIL

October 23, 2010 - 8:00– 9:30 a.m. (Meet at 7:45 a.m.)

November 27, 2010 - 8:00– 9:30 a.m. (Meet at 7:45 a.m.)

January 22, 2011 - 8:00– 9:30 a.m. (Meet at 7:45 a.m.)

February 26, 2011 - 8:00– 9:30 a.m. (Meet at 7:45 a.m.)

March 26, 2011 - 8:00– 9:30 a.m. (Meet at 7:45 a.m.)

April 23, 2011 - 8:00– 9:30 a.m. (Meet at 7:45 a.m.)

(No bird walks in May, June, July, August, September and December)

FREE

Novice and experienced birders are invited to take a guided bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail.  Leaders from Citrus County Audubon take birders on this guided walk. Bring binoculars and field guide if you have them. This leisurely-paced walk is on a handicapped accessible (paved) trail winding through a hydric hammock along Pepper Creek.  Please call the park office to register (352) 628-5343.

WILDLIFE JEOPARDY PROGRAMS

Saturday, December             Turtles               12:00-12:30 P.M.

Saturday, January                         Foxes                        12:00-12:30 P.M.

Saturday, February                         Cougar                        12:00-12:30 P.M.

Saturday, March                         Deer                        12:00-12:30 P.M.

Saturday, April                         Otters                        12:00-12:30 P.M.

Regular park admission applies.

A Question and Answer Jeopardy-style program for all ages on a different animal each month presented in the Children’s Education Center in the Wildlife Park

HAUNTED TRAM RIDES

Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30, 2010

5:30 – 11:00 pm

Spooky Scenarios set up along Pepper Creek Trail

FALL GARDENING WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 and

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

9:30 a.m. until Noon

Regular park admission

Marion Knudsen’s spring gardening workshops shows participants how you can use low-maintenance native plants and xeriscaping to conserve water resources and enjoy carefree Florida gardening. Please call the park reservations in advance.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS

December 18 -24 and 27, 2010

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Suggested donation of $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children

Sponsored by the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

The community is invited to come out and enjoy the park decked out for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and Christmas decorations during this multi-evening event. A variety of entertainment will be scheduled and refreshments will be available.

LU, THE HIPPO’S 51st  BIRTHDAY

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Parties scheduled at 10 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m.

Regular park admission

Lu will celebrate his 51st birthday on January 26 complete with a visit from students of Homosassa Elementary School, a birthday cake and music. A second party is held during the 12:30 p.m. Alligator and Hippo program.  

STAFF ART AND CRAFT SHOW AND SALE  February 12, 2011

FREE

Annual exhibit and sale of arts and crafts by the park’s employees and volunteers in the Visitor Center of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.

CITRUS WATERCOLOR CLUB SHOW AND SALE  

Saturday and Sunday, February 19 and 20, 2011

FREE

Annual exhibit and sale of the art work of many area watercolor artists in the Visitor Center at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.

HOMOSASSA HERITAGE DAY

Saturday, March 12, 2011

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Free admission to all activities in the Florida Room at the Visitor Center

Regular admission applies for entrance into the Wildlife Park

Heritage Day exhibits and programs in the Florida Room on the history of the park and the Homosassa area. Former employees, their families and anyone interested in the heritage of the park and this area are invited to attend. Former employees may register as Homosassa Heritage Keepers and will receive a pass for a complimentary visit to the wildlife park.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Starting at 8:00 a.m.

Donation of $5.00 for children includes admission to park

Adults receive a 33% discount on park admission

The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will hold an Easter Egg Hunt for area children. Activities include an Easter Egg hunt for plastic eggs, which can then be redeemed for goodies and trinkets Parents can take children’s photos with the Easter Bunny and other costumed characters.

SPRING GARDENING WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 and

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

9:30 a.m. until Noon

Regular park admission

Marion Knudsen’s spring gardening workshops shows participants how you can use low-maintenance native plants and xeriscaping to conserve water resources and enjoy carefree Florida gardening. Please call the park reservations in advance.

Call 352-628-5343 for more details.