NEW! "Trekking with Tim"
Fridays at the Osprey Trail
November through February
Presented
by Florida Parks Service
What:
Come hike the Osprey Trail and Pelican Cove Trail. This extended
adventure hike traverses several distinct natural communities, offering
glimpses of Florida's native wildlife and plants, and features scenic
views from the north point of Honeymoon Island. Trek along with OPS
Ranger Tim Marshall, Nature Center Coordinator and Naturalist. Pets and
bicycles not permitted at Pelican Cove Trail.
Difficulty: Strenuous. Distance hiking, uneven terrain, possible wet trails, biting insects, poison ivy present.
Where: Meet at the Osprey Trail head, located at the
north end of the picnic area parking lot at Honeymoon Island State
Park
Bring: Water, sun protection, insect repellent, closed toe footwear. Cameras, binocs and field guides optional but useful!
When: Every Friday - November
thru
February
Time:
Departs promptly at 10:00 am
Cost:
Free! With Park Admission - ($8.00 per car, up to 8 people per carload)
Guided Trail Walks
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
at the Osprey Trail
November through February
Presented
by Florida Parks Service
What:Come
to the Osprey Trail, located in the Picnic Area for a guided walk!
Wednesday's walk is a short walk of 1/4 mile to see and learn about the
Ospreys and other birds of prey. Saturday is a 45 minute 3/4 mile
Ranger Led walk, with different rangers and topics each week. Sunday's
45 minute 3/4 mile walks are led by volunteers experienced in birding
and Osprey nest site monitoring. Sunday walks offer an optional
extended 2 mile round trip to the Eagle nest.
Where: Meet at the Osprey Trail head, located at the
north end of the picnic area parking lot at Honeymoon Island State
Park
When: EVERY Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday - November
thru
February
Time:
Departs promptly at 11:00 am (Come early and enjoy breakfast at the
Cafe, or visit the Rotary Centennial Nature Center before heading out
to the trail! - Cafe and center open at 9:am)
Cost:
Free! With Park Admission - ($8.00 per car, up to 8 people per carload)
Monthly
Shell Show & Exhibit
Every 3rd Saturday at the
Rotary
Centennial Nature Center
Presented
by Area Conchologists
and Florida State Parks Volunteers
What:
Outstanding exhibit
of shells from Honeymoon Island with hands on learning activities and
videos.
When: 3rd
Saturday
of
the month - ongoing from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Inside the Rotary Centennial Nature Center at Honeymoon Island State
Park
Contact:
Volunteer Ron Doyon 727-741-8808
Cost:
Free! With Park Admission - ($8.00 per car, up to 8 people per carload)
Make
n
Take
Rain Barrel Workshop
Monthly at the Rotary Centennial
Nature Center
Presented
by Friends of the Island Parks
What: Learn
all about rain barrels and Florida friendly gardening and watering
methods..
Meet some great folks who will guide you along the way, and present
some
keen insights and inspiration. The panoramic views of St. Joseph Sound
from the huge nature center observation deck are outstanding!
Activities
include hands-on demonstrations, and rain barrel assembly.
Where:
Rotary Centennial Nature Center at Honeymoon Island State Park
When: Click here to check date and time
Contact:
Volunteer Sharon Meyer 352-217-8717
Cost:
$35.00 includes park admission (Pay online below or PRE-PREGISTER AND PAY in advance at nature
center.
Online Registration: Click here to check date and time
& register and pay online.
CLICK
HERE FOR FULL SIZED POSTER
Kayak Demo
Day
on the Main Beach
Presented
by Osprey Bay Outfitters
and Cafe' Honeymoon
Description:
Want to
try kayaking, or try out different types of kayaks? Osprey
Bay Outdoors and Cafe' Honeymoon invite you to test
paddle
kayaks, learn about new designs, and have lots of fun. There will be a
selection of kayaks including Eddyline, Ocean, Necky, Hurricane, Aqua
Sports,
Native Watercraft, Heritage and Old Town name brands.
Dates:
3rd Saturday
of the month
Time:
10:00 am to
Noon
Where:
Meet near
Cafe' Honeymoon on the beach at Honeymoon Island State Park
Contact:
Osprey Bay
Outdoors 727-524-9670
Fees:
FREE
entrance to event with paid park admission! ($8.00 per vehicle -
up to 8 people per vehicle.)
 Bird
Observation Fun at the
Rotary Centennial Nature Center
at Honeymoon
Island
Description: Best
viewing is at low tide, which encourages a gathering of shore birds
that
feed on the exposed oyster bed and mud flats of St. Joseph Sound.
There will be spotting scopes set up and binoculars available to
enhance
your viewing. All are welcome including birders and non birders alike.
Volunteers will offer help in identification and assist you with
your observations.
Where: Rear
observation deck of the Nature Center
Dates: Saturdays
and Sundays
Times:
From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Best viewing is at low tide, which
encourages
a gathering of shore birds that feed on the exposed oyster bed and mud
flats of St. Joseph Sound.
Bring:
You can optionally bring your own camera or binoculars. Special thanks
to Clearwater Audubon for the migratory bird display and
equipment
donations, as well as expertise!
Fees:
FREE
with paid park admission! ($8.00 per vehicle - up to 8 people per
vehicle.)
Contact: Send
email
to
info@islandparks.org
- or call the nature center at 727-738-2903 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
 Scavenger
Hunt
Inside the Rotary Centennial Nature Center
at Honeymoon Island
Description: READING
AGE KIDS CAN PARTICIPATE IN A FUN SCAVENGER HUNT INSIDE THE NATURE
CENTER
AND WIN A PRIZE!
Dates:
Daily
Times:
All day - The Center is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fees:
FREE
with paid park admission! ($8.00 per vehicle - up to 8 people per
vehicle.)
Contact: Send
email
to
info@islandparks.org
- or call the nature center at 727-738-2903 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. |
