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• Saving Wakulla Springs Overland Tour

  • When
    Saturday, January 25, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Car caravan/walking tour departs from Cascades Park

  $18.00 Adults, $10.00 Students
  (Friends Member Discount $5.00 off regular Adult ticket)
  
  Follow the amazing underground journey of our precious water "blue gold" with Florida springs expert, Jim Stevenson. This fascinating behind-the-scenes tour traces the journey southward from Tallahassee through one of the longest and deepest cave systems in the world to Wakulla Springs. Peer into our underground aquifer though pristine sinkholes not accessible to the general public. This is a journey to Florida’s largest spring that everyone who lives in our beautiful Big Bend region should experience!
  
  Car caravan/walking tour departs from Cascades Park with 7 stops of interest on the way to Wakulla Springs State Park. Tour proceeds benefit the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park.  
  

  
  

  Call Palmetto Expeditions, (850) 926-3376 for reservations.
  
  

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• Morning Nature Walk

  • When
    Saturday, January 25, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Free with Paid Park Admission (Meet in the Lodge Lobby)

  Wakulla Springs State Park will host a ranger-led early morning trek through its varying forest communities. Migrating songbirds and autumn colors create the potential for a special walk. For those early rising guests in the magnificent Wakulla Springs Lodge, those wishing to burn a few calories after or in preparation for breakfast in the dining room, or for those who are simply curious; this walk through the woods in the early morning light may hold a surprise or two.
  
   Call 850-561-7286 for reservations.
  

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• WAKULLA RIVER HERITAGE CARNIVAL

  • When
    Saturday, February 01, 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Wakulla Springs

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  Tickets include, admission to park, lunch and entertainment. Adults $20, Children $8
  

  

  Drummers getting warmed up for Feb 1 Wakulla River Heritage Carnival at the park. Check out the Video!

  At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 this new event honors the memory of people who left traces of their lives along the Wakulla River. The Wakulla River Heritage Carnival celebrates with music and food the connections the river provided to the Caribbean islands. Join us for Windows on History with Yazid Johnson and his drumming circle opening the event at 11 a.m.  Discover who surprised the Apalache natives on the river in 1528. Are there any survivors of the native populations that would include Creek and Black Seminoles?  

  Following lunch your energy can be worked off to the music of Common ‘Taters and the Turn-Ups, a southern funk band playing from 2-3:30 p.m.

  There will be enough time for you to board a river cruise (not included in the price) or take a leisurely walk at the park.

  Check out the MENU HERE
  

  Space is limited – tickets are Adult Tickets $20, Children $8.

  
  

  HELP is needed for this event please CLICK HERE for details or 

  Contact Madeleine Carr to sign up. Carrmh2@gmail.com

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• Sweethearts Forever

  • When
    Saturday, February 08, 2020
  •  
    4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  $99 per couple.  Contact Michelle at 850-421-2000
  
  Looking for the perfect romantic event for you and your partner? Only 45 couples will enjoy this elegant evening on the Wakulla River and in the Lodge at Wakulla Springs. The night begins with a wine tasting in the lodge. From there, guests take their places on a river boat for a sunset cruise. A sumptuous buffet will follow. Reserve your spot by calling 850-421-2000.
  

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• Annual Meeting

  • When
    Sunday, February 23, 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  Membership meeting at the Lodge with special program and boat ride.
  
  Coordinate with lodge staff for hors d’ouevres, set up audio visual material for Veranda and Library. Set up membership table to renew membership (with cash box and written material). Staff membership table.

  Year 2020-21 FOWS Nominating Committee Slate of Proposed Board Members

  
  Need:  Event Captain and Volunteers

  Yes, I want to help
  

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• Springtime Tallahassee

  • When
    Saturday, March 28, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Tallahassee, Park Avenue

  Table at event promoting the Friends and upcoming Car Show
  
  Get canopy and table with decorations to event in Tallahassee. Stay at table between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Arrange for printed material and any kid’s activities, if necessary.
  
  Need:  Event Captain and Volunteers

  Yes, I want to help
  

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• 3rd annual Wakulla Springs Car Show SIGN UP

  • When
    Saturday, April 04, 2020

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  Volunteers needed! - please contact Don (Phoenix94@centurylink.net or 544-0037) or Steve (251-7143)
  
  Last year we were overwhelmed by the response.

  • $20.00 Registration/Donation Fee first car/truck, $10.00 per additional car/truck 
  • $10.00 Registration/Donation Fee first motorcycle, $5.00 per additional motorcycle

  DOWNLOAD word doc registration form
  

  185 vehicles including exotic supercars, classic American iron and even a 52' pink firetruck!

  The Motorcycle category brought out an incredible group, including our first place winner, a 1943 M50 BSA Military.

  This year a special Club area will be added - bring your friends!

  A great family event with food, music and a beautiful beach and swimmimg area a few hundred feet away.

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• Wakulla Springs 5K Run

  • When
    Saturday, May 09, 2020

   A 5k and Fun Run event through the Sanctuary at the park.
  
  Need:  Volunteers
  
  Yes, I want to help
  

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