Friends of Savannas Preserve State Park

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.

Notices

* Our marsh is dependent on rainfall and the water level currently is too low for kayaking. We will resume kayak tours when we get at least six inches of rain. Posted May 11, 2019.

* Free youth painting classes will be offered by the Hispanics in Action of the Treasure Coast for students ages 7 to 9 at the Education Center parking lot pavilion, starting September 7, 2019. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Call (772) 924-1002 for more information. Please call ahead.

* 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.

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Jay Watch training, June 8, 2019

Become a Citizen Scientist on Saturday, June 8 during the Scrub Jay Watch Citizen Science Training Session starting at 8:00 a.m.

Learn how to identify Florida Scrub Jays by sight, sound and behavior, to assist in a statewide monitoring program! Participants will also learn about the Florida Scrub-Jay cooperative breeding behavior, population trends and stability, and standardized Jay Watch survey methods employed statewide.

Participants should come prepared with long pants, closed-toed shoes, binoculars, water and snacks. Your skills will be put to the test during monitoring hikes scheduled for June 21, 22 and 23.

The training session is FREE for participants, but you will be expected to participate in hikes listed above.

Reservations required.

Please email Jacqui Sulek at jsulek@audubon.org and Doug Rogers at Doug.T.Rogers@floridadep.gov .

This training session will be held at the Savannas Preserve State Park at 2541 SE Walton Road, Port St Lucie.

Summer Solstice Drum Circle, June 23, 2019

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.

Homeschool Open House, June 29, 2019

Treasure Coast Homeschool Open House

The Treasure Coast Homeschool Open House will be hosted at the Savannas Preserve State Park Education Center on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is an opportunity for current or prospective homeschool families to learn more about the many programs available to homeschooling families in St. Lucie, Indian River, and Martin counties. With over forty programs being represented during this event, families are sure to find many resources to enhance their 2019-2020 school year. Along with Savannas Preserve State Park, there are many programs available including the following:

Homeschool groups
Co-ops
Field Trips
Extracurricular activities (Horseback riding lessons, sailing classes, sewing classes, and more)
Sports Programs
Events and Activities
4H for homeschoolers and other 4H programs
Scouting programs
and more!

Please visit the Facebook Page to learn more as the event gets closer by visiting
https://www.facebook.com/pg/homeschoolingopportunities

If you would like to have a reminder of the event, visit the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/867914380225330/ on Facebook and click on "going" or "interested." It is a free event so share this information with friends and family. I wouldn't want anyone to miss out on all of the resources available during this once a year event.

Fall Equinox Drum Circle, September 22, 2019

Celebrate the first day of Fall with local drumming enthusiasts at the Fall Equinox 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, Children under 12 are free (CASH ONLY). 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 September 22, 2019. Please do not arrive to the Education Center prior to 6:30 p.m.

Winter Solstice Drum Circle, December 22, 2019

Celebrate the longest night of the year with local drumming enthusiasts at the Winter 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, Children under 12 are free. 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 December 22, 2019. Please do not arrive to the Education Center prior to 6:30 p.m.

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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.