Event Details
Saturday, Apr 27, 2013
Crystal River Boat Bash
Time: 10:00 am til 3:00 pm
Location: Crystal River Preserve State Park
Description: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Friends of Crystal River State Parks and the Crystal River Boat Builders are hosting “Crystal River Boat Bash”, a celebration of environmental exhibits, as well as small craft, nautical history and fun on the waters of the Nature Coast. This FREE event takes place opposite the Visitors Center of the Crystal River Preserve State Park and Big Bend Seagrasses/St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserves.
Crystal River Boat Bash activities include a display of small craft hand-made by the members of the Crystal River Boat Builders, demonstrations of various boat-building skills, re-enactors, and hands-on opportunities for families and kids to learn what boat building is all about. This year the Boat Bash will showcase history of the nearly complete 36' sailing scow replica now under construction at the Park.
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FPAN is co-hosting this event.
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Earth Day Celebration
Time: 10:00 am til 3:00 pm
Location: Crystal River Preserve State Park 3266 North Sailboat Aven. Crystal River, FL 34428
Description: The Friends of the Crystal River State Parks, Inc. would like to invite you to come out and enjoy the beauty of nature, the woodlands and river during a week-long celebration of Earth Day at the Amazing Crystal River Preserve State Park. The week of activities will culminate with an Earth Day Public Event on Saturday, April 27th from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Crystal River Preserve State Park.rnrnOn Saturday April 27th the Friends of Crystal River State Parks will host an Earth Day Event from 10 AM to 3 PM at Crystal River Preserve State Park. Earth Day activities will feature a variety of education exhibits, displays, activities and demonstrations. This year’s participants will feature information about forestry and prescribed fire, estuary health, as well as native and invasive plants. We will also feature “Leave No Trace,” the Honey Bee Extension Service, Eagles Nest boat tours, an aquatic touch tank, recycling tips, kids’ events and games, face painting, music and food. Admission to the Earth Day event is free, though there will be a $5 charge for tour boat rides. rnPlease call the Park at (352) 563-0450 or (352) 563-1136 for more information.
FPAN is attending this event.
