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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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Heritage of Hawk’s Bluff: Black History Day Self-Guided Hike
​Saturday, February 27, 2021

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The Savannas Preserve State Park will host a self-guided hike featuring the Heritage of Hawk’s Bluff and local Black History on Saturday, February 27th, 2021.

The event will provide community members an opportunity to explore the great outdoors through a short self-guided hike on the 
Glass Lizard Trail, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., near the Savannas Preserve State Park Environmental Education Center with interpretive signage showcasing the former African American Settlement of Tick Ridge.  



International Day of Forests: Air Potato Roundup! Volunteer Opportunity,
​Sunday, March 21, 2021

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Savannas Preserve State Park is hosting an invasive exotic plant species removal project in honor of International Day of Forests.

The AmeriCorps Members at Savannas Preserve State Park are inviting up to 8 volunteers for an Air Potato Roundup.

Enjoy the great outdoors while helping us with our efforts.

We will be meeting at Savannas Preserve: Miller Property located at the end of Lewis Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34981.

Please bring gloves, a reusable water bottle, and closed-toed shoes. Recommended items include sunscreen, hat, long pants, and long sleeves.

Volunteers are required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.

​Registration is required by emailing AmeriCorps Member Annie at Annie.Alcolea@floridadep.gov
Annie Alcolea

Egg Extravaganza!, Saturday, March 27, 2021

On March 27, 2021, celebrate Egg Extravaganza!! with us by taking a winding walk along the Glass Lizard Trail from 10 am to 2 pm. The quarter-mile long trail will be transformed into an educational experience, prompting guests to match pictures of eggs to a list of animals. Enter the trail to the right of the Education Center. Bounce, walk or skip down the path, taking time to stop and answer the riddle on each interpretive sign along the way. The trail is ideal for younger ages, but adults may learn a thing or two as well! Children ages 5-8 may enjoy the Egg-citing Activity Boxes described below.
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Egg-citing Activity Boxes will be jam-packed with supplies to craft your own animal eggs and nests! The family can work together to build a bird nest, assemble a bundle of snail eggs, and help a cluster of frog eggs find their way home. The Activity Boxes are not included with event entry; boxes are available for pre-purchase at $5 each at friends-of-savannas.square.site. (Recommended for children ages 5 and up; please visit the purchasing website for additional information).
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Spring Equinox Drum Circle, Sunday, March 28 and Monday, March 29, 2021

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Celebrate the beginning of Spring with local drumming enthusiasts at the Spring Equinox Drum Circles hosted by the Savannas Preserve State Park! This drum circle is going to look a bit different than our past events so please be sure to read all the details.

Savannas Preserve State Park is going to host two drum circles: one on March 28 and one on March 29, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. 

* Tickets are REQUIRED to be pre-purchased by visiting friends-of-savannas.square.site.
* Cost is $6 per person (infants and toddlers are free). Each ticket is good for one person for one evening. 
* Maximum of 45 participants per evening. 
* Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the event start to check-in and find a parking spot.  
* Your entire party must arrive at the same time. Be prepared to provide the name on your reservation.
* Tickets are non-refundable for any reason, to include inclement weather.
*  Masks are required during the event unless you are seated. 
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In addition to individual, family, and corporate memberships, you can give a gift membership to a friend or family member. What a great way to support the Park!

After you select Individual or Family, you can choose Gift as an option. Be sure to notify the recipient to expect an email confirming their membership.
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A Flyover Video Through The Savannas Preserve

Check 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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0ipgl9ldOM&feature=youtu.be

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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 providing the funds or manpower necessary to make the organization successful.