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The Friends of SavannasThe 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. See our Code of Ethics
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Park Education Center Information Desk: Open on Weekends 12 - 4 p.m.
The Information Desk is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are welcome to come inside to ask park-related questions and pick up maps and brochures.
All purchases are donations and used to support the future of Savannas Preserve State Park. Thank you!
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Fall Equinox Drum Circle Come celebrate the beginning of Fall with local drumming enthusiasts at the Fall Equinox Drum Circle, hosted by the Savannas Preserve State Park and Kevin Beatkeeper! Taking place in front of the Education Center of the Savannas Preserve, bring your own drum or borrow an instrument during the event. You can also just come to enjoy the sights and sounds in this beautiful and natural Preserve. You are encouraged to bring your own chair. Cost: $6 per person (ages under 5 - free).
Date: Sunday - September 19, 2021 Time: 6 pm to 8 pm. Place: Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie, FL 34952. Questions: call the Education Center at 772-398-2779. Who's Scat is That? September 25, 2021 |
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On September 25, 2021, enjoy a self-paced hike designed to teach you the wonders of wildlife scat. The quarter-mile long Glass Lizard Trail will be transformed into an educational experience suitable for all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with pictures of the most commonly found scat along the Savannas trails. Enter the trail to the right of the Education Center. Be sure to pay attention as the trail will end with a surprise quiz.
The Glass Lizard Trail is unpaved and could possibly be muddy. We encourage closed toed shoes that can get wet. Park Admission Fee is required to walk the trail. You can purchase a one-day pass online by visiting www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/savannas-preserve-state-park or you can purchase your pass at the park entrance with exact cash or via credit card using the posted QR Codes. The online purchased passes are only valid on the date purchased. Cost is $3/vehicle with up to 8 people or $2/person for anyone arriving to the park on foot or by bicycle. |
Full Moon Hikes, October 20 and November 19, 2021
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Traverse the park after dark with a park ranger as your guide. Hike up to one mile of trails while experiencing the beautiful sights and sounds of the Savannas Preserve State Park during and after sunset.
Reservations required by visiting link to: FALL GUIDED HIKES Be prepared to walk on trails and uneven surfaces; some walking will take place on the trails after dark. Free with paid park admission fee of $3 per vehicle - you can purchase a one day pass online by visiting https://reserve.floridastateparks.org/Web/Memberships/CustomerMembershipPasses.aspx or you can purchase your pass at the park entrance with exact cash or via credit card using the posted QR Codes. The group will meet at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Savannas Preserve State Park Jensen Beach Entrance in the 700 Block of NE Jensen Beach Blvd (East of the Jensen Beach Blvd/Green River Parkway Intersection) |
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Guided Hikes, October 3-December 18, 2021
Guided Hikes: Fall 2021
Traverse the park with a park naturalist as your guide. Hike up to one mile of trails while experiencing the beautiful sights and sounds of Savannas Preserve State Park.
Reservations required by visiting link to: FALL GUIDED HIKES
Guided hikes are free with park admission ($3 per car).
Hikes last approximately 2 hours from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Flatwoods Hikes: start at the Pavilion in the Education Center parking lot, located at 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie.
Hawk’s Bluff Hikes: start at the Hawk’s Bluff Trailhead, located at approximately 4698 NE Savannah Road, Jensen Beach.
Traverse the park with a park naturalist as your guide. Hike up to one mile of trails while experiencing the beautiful sights and sounds of Savannas Preserve State Park.
Reservations required by visiting link to: FALL GUIDED HIKES
Guided hikes are free with park admission ($3 per car).
Hikes last approximately 2 hours from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Flatwoods Hikes: start at the Pavilion in the Education Center parking lot, located at 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie.
Hawk’s Bluff Hikes: start at the Hawk’s Bluff Trailhead, located at approximately 4698 NE Savannah Road, Jensen Beach.
Turkey Waddle Hike, November 26, 2021
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Walk off some of those Thanksgiving dinner calories with a one-mile hike at the Savannas Preserve State Park. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome to attend this hike.
Reservations required by visiting link to: FALL GUIDED HIKES Free with paid park admission fee of $3 per vehicle. You can purchase a one day pass online by visiting https://reserve.floridastateparks.org/Web/Memberships/CustomerMembershipPasses.aspx or you can purchase your pass at the park entrance with exact cash or via credit card using the posted QR Codes. The group will meet at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Savannas Preserve State Park Jensen Beach Entrance in the 700 Block of NE Jensen Beach Blvd (East of the Jensen Beach Blvd/Green River Parkway Intersection). |
Folk Jam and Song Circle, 2nd Sunday Every Month
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Enjoy the wonder of old-fashioned porch music right here at Savannas Preserve State Park. Pull up a chair and listen or bring an instrument and join in the jam.
Folk Jams are held the second Sunday of each month from 3 pm to 4:30 pm. The song circle will take place outside under a pavilion near the Education Center. This program is free with paid park admission of $3 per vehicle (with up to 8 people). Admission can be paid via 3 different methods: 1) in person with exact cash 2) on-site using your phone, the posted QR Code and a credit card or 3) prior to arrival online by visiting https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/savannas-preserve-state-park. A porta-potty is available for use. No registration required. The Savannas Preserve State Park is located at 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie. |
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Native Plants, grown by our Volunteer Gardeners, are perfect for your gardens or habitats. Purchases are online with curbside, contact-free pickup at the Savannas Preserve's Education Center parking lot.
Become a Member of the Friends of Savannas!
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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 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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