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The Friends of the Savannas
The Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to support the preservation, maintenance, and interpretation of Savannas Preserve State Park. Many of the events and educational programs that occur at the park are supported by this organization, whether it be through the mediums of providing the funds or manpower necessary to make the event successful. Many of its members also volunteer at the park to help carry out the mission of the Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park and the Florida Park Service through their time and dedicated service.
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Notices
* As of March 8, 2019, the French and Italian classes have been cancelled for the foreseeable future.
* Our marsh has only clean, fresh rainwater. No red tide, cyanobacteria, or harmful algae blooms.
* If you have an annual Florida State Parks pass, please write your member number from the back of your card on the blue payment envelope before you deposit it in the "iron ranger" at any of our entrances. Accurately counting the number of visitors to our park helps ensure that we can remain open.
* Our marsh has only clean, fresh rainwater. No red tide, cyanobacteria, or harmful algae blooms.
* If you have an annual Florida State Parks pass, please write your member number from the back of your card on the blue payment envelope before you deposit it in the "iron ranger" at any of our entrances. Accurately counting the number of visitors to our park helps ensure that we can remain open.
Online Store Now Open for Event Registrations
To register for programs, workshops, and special events, please visit https://squareup.com/store/friends-of-savannas/ to go to our Online Store.
Watch the new video about Florida State Parks
Become a Member of the Friends of Savannas!
Florida Master Naturalist--St. Lucie Chapter Learning Series, January-April 2019
The Florida Master Naturalist--St. Lucie Chapter presents a free Learning Series every spring at Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St. Lucie at 7:00 p.m.
The schedule for 2019 is:
Thursday, January 31, 2019: "What's 'Bugging' You in the Landscape?" by Kate Rotindo, UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Urban Horticulture Agent
Thursday, February 14, 2019: "Troubled Waters: History of the St. Lucie River" film by John Nelson, President, Martin County Audubon Society
Thursday, March 14, 2019: "Toxin Transfer from Harmful Algal Blooms to People: An Emerging Public Health Concern" by Beth Falls, Ph.D., Ocean Research and Conservation Association
Thursday, April 11, 2019: "How Can Florida Residents Promote Clean Energy and Sustainability in the Sunshine State?" by Doug Coward, Solar Energy Loan Fund
The series is free and open to all. We hope to see you there.
The schedule for 2019 is:
Thursday, January 31, 2019: "What's 'Bugging' You in the Landscape?" by Kate Rotindo, UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Urban Horticulture Agent
Thursday, February 14, 2019: "Troubled Waters: History of the St. Lucie River" film by John Nelson, President, Martin County Audubon Society
Thursday, March 14, 2019: "Toxin Transfer from Harmful Algal Blooms to People: An Emerging Public Health Concern" by Beth Falls, Ph.D., Ocean Research and Conservation Association
Thursday, April 11, 2019: "How Can Florida Residents Promote Clean Energy and Sustainability in the Sunshine State?" by Doug Coward, Solar Energy Loan Fund
The series is free and open to all. We hope to see you there.
Drum Circle, March 31, 2019
Managing Visitor Use in Coastal and Marine Protected Areas workshop,
May 8-9, 2019 [rescheduled from an earlier date]
Summer Solstice Drum Circle, June 23, 2019
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Celebrate the beginning of Summer with local drumming enthusiasts at the Summer Solstice Drum Circle hosted by the Savannas Preserve State Park! Please feel free to bring a drum if you have one, and join in the rhythm. Or you can just come and enjoy the ambiance in this beautiful and natural Preserve. Cost is $5/person. No reservations required. The Savannas Preserve State Park is located at 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie, FL 34952. The Drum Circle is from 7 pm to 9 pm on June 23, 2019. Please do not arrive to the Education Center prior to 6:30 p.m.
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Fall Equinox Drum Circle, September 22, 2019
Winter Solstice Drum Circle, December 22, 2019
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A Flyover Video Through The Savannas PreserveCheck out this video by one of our previous resident volunteers, Alan Nyiri! It gives you an amazing taste of what the Savannas Preserve State Park has to offer for you, your friends, and your family.
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