"Lagoon Explorers" (Apollo District)

THURSDAY 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th - 9:30 AM “LAGOON EXPLORERS” - Join a ranger for this activity-based exploration of the Mosquito Lagoon. Registration is required. Call (386) 428-3384 to pre-register beginning at 9:30am EST the Thursday prior to the program. Meet at th......More

THURSDAY 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th - 9:30 AM “LAGOON EXPLORERS” - Join a ranger for this activity-based exploration of the Mosquito Lagoon. Registration is required. Call (386) 428-3384 to pre-register beginning at 9:30am EST the Thursday prior to the program. Meet at the Apollo Visitor Center. (1 hour)

Meet at the Apollo Visitor Center.

"Eldora Talk" (Apollo District)

FRIDAY 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th - 9:30 AM “ELDORA TALK” - Join a ranger at the Eldora dock. Talk about life on Mosquito Lagoon during the Eldora era. Explore the Eldora home after. (30 minutes)

Meet at the Eldora Statehouse Dock in the Apollo District at 9:30.

"Public Lands Day at Playalinda Beach" (Playalinda District)

SATURDAY 26th- “PUBLIC LANDS DAY AT PLAYLINDA BEACH” 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM- Join us as we celebrate National Public Lands Day! Participate in learning and discovering the wildlife habitats and history that make Canaveral National Seashore such a special place. All activit......More

SATURDAY 26th- “PUBLIC LANDS DAY AT PLAYLINDA BEACH” 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM- Join us as we celebrate National Public Lands Day! Participate in learning and discovering the wildlife habitats and history that make Canaveral National Seashore such a special place. All activities are free entrance fee still applies. Program locations are subject to change and/or cancellation. (4 hours)Here is the schedule of events: All Talks and Stations will be set up at Eddy Creek.• Beach Walk- 8:30 AM– Join Park staff on a walk through the unique ecosystems of the seashore. Bring a hat sunscreen insect repellent and water. Beprepared to walk up to a mile on the beach.• Manatee Mania Station 8-12 – Learn about Florida's gentle giants through hands-on activities and displays. Discover manatee adaptations habitat and conservation efforts.• Manatee Talk – 9:30 AM – Join us for a closer look at the life and challenges of the Florida manatee. Program lasts approximately 20 minutes.• Discover Your Seashore & Cleanup Station 8-12 – Explore the diverse habitats of Canaveral National Seashore while helping protect them through a stewardship and cleanup activity.• Shark Talk – 10:30 AM – Join us for a closer look at the fascinating world of sharks. Program lasts approximately 20 minutes.•Turtle Tidbits Station 8-12– Learn about sea turtle nesting hatchlings and conservation through exhibits.• Sea Turtles of the Seashore Talk – 11:30 AM – Explore the incredible journey of a sea turtle from nest to ocean and learn how visitors can help protect these remarkable animals. Program lasts approximately 20 minutes.

All Talks and Stations will be set up at Eddy Creek in the playalinda district.

"Hook, Line and Sinker" (Apollo District)

SATURDAY 26th – 10:00 AM-12:00 PM “HOOK, LINE AND SINKER” - Try your hand at fishing Mosquito Lagoon. All fishing gear and bait are provided. Ages 8 and older welcome. Meet at the visitor center. (2 hours)

Meet at the Apollo Beach Visitor Center

"Seminole Rest Cleanup" (Seminole Rest District)

SATURDAY 19th and 26th- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM “SEMINOLE REST CLEAN-UP” – Join a park ranger and help keep the park trash free. Bring gloves, water, and sunscreen. Meet on the porch of the main house between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to get supplies. Address to Seminole Rest: ......More

SATURDAY 19th and 26th- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM “SEMINOLE REST CLEAN-UP” – Join a park ranger and help keep the park trash free. Bring gloves, water, and sunscreen. Meet on the porch of the main house between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to get supplies. Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759 (1 hour)

Meet on the porch of the main house between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to get supplies. Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759

'Young Sound Seekers Documentary" (Apollo District)

SATURDAY 5th, 12th AND 26th - 2:00 PM - “YOUNG SOUND SEEKERS DOCUMENTARY” - View the Postcards from Canaveral documentary. This film was funded by a grant from the National Park Service to Atlantic Center for the Arts, in collaboration with community partners Conklin Da......More

SATURDAY 5th, 12th AND 26th - 2:00 PM - “YOUNG SOUND SEEKERS DOCUMENTARY” - View the Postcards from Canaveral documentary. This film was funded by a grant from the National Park Service to Atlantic Center for the Arts, in collaboration with community partners Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired and Stetson University. Meet at the visitor center. (25 minutes)

Meet at the Apollo Beach Visitor Center.

"Manatee Mania" (Playalinda District)

SATURDAY 5th and SUNDAY 27th - 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM- “MANATEE MANIA” – Observe manatee in their natural environment and learn about their unique characteristics from park staff. Visitors are welcome to stop by anytime during the listed hours. Meet at the Eddy Creek dock ......More

SATURDAY 5th and SUNDAY 27th - 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM- “MANATEE MANIA” – Observe manatee in their natural environment and learn about their unique characteristics from park staff. Visitors are welcome to stop by anytime during the listed hours. Meet at the Eddy Creek dock in the Playalinda District. (1.5 hours)

Visitors are welcome to stop by anytime during the listed hours. Meet at the Eddy Creek dock in the Playalinda District.

"The Timucua of Turtle Mound" (Apollo District)

SUNDAY 27th – 11:00 AM “THE TIMUCUA OF TURTLE MOUND” - We will gather at the visitor center, one of the largest shell middens in the nation, to discuss what life was like for the people who called this place home for thousands of years. We will review how the mounds of ......More

SUNDAY 27th – 11:00 AM “THE TIMUCUA OF TURTLE MOUND” - We will gather at the visitor center, one of the largest shell middens in the nation, to discuss what life was like for the people who called this place home for thousands of years. We will review how the mounds of the area were used, examine selected artifacts, and discuss the science of studying the people of the past. (30 min.)

Meet at the Apollo Visitor Center.