Reconnect to Nature - Join a ranger-led activity

Call the visitor center for details and to RSVP!
(352) 466-4100, open everday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Download the full schedule (PDF)

Six Artists Six Prairies: check out the website for the Six Artists Six Prairies Project. Paynes Prairie, together with five other north Florida prairies is providing inspiration for area artists.

December

9 - Annual Meeting, Paynes Prairie Visitor Center, 6PM
24 - Wildlife Walk, La Chua Trail, 10AM
31 - Beginning Bird Walk & Talk, Amphitheater, 11AM

January

5 - Gentle Walk, La Chua Trail, 9AM
7-8 - Overnight Backpacking Trip, meet at La Chua Trail, 10AM
11 - Board Meeting*
14 - Florida Crane and Nature Festival
19 - Gentle Walk, La Chua Trail, 9AM
21 - Stargazing, Hickory Ranch, 6:30-9:00PM
28 - Rim Ramble, meet at La Chua Trail, 8AM

February

2 - Gentle Walk, La Chua Trail, 9AM
4-5 - Overnight Backpacking Trip, meet at La Chua Trail, 10AM
11 - Paddle with a Ranger, Lake Wauberg, Paynes Prairie Main Entrance, Bring your own canoe or kayak, 9AM
16 - Gentle Walk, La Chua Trail, 9AM
18 - Rim Ramble, meet at La Chua Trail, 8AM
25 - Chacala on Horseback, Paynes Prairie Main Entrance, Bring your own horse, 10AM

March

1 - Gentle Walk, La Chua Trail, 9AM
3-4 - Overnight Backpacking Trip, meet at La Chua Trail, 10AM
3 - Fire Fest Festival, Main Entrance, 10AM-4PM
14 - Board Meeting*
10 - Rim Ramble, meet at La Chua Trail, 8AM
15 - Gentle Walk, La Chua Trail, 9AM
17 - Rim Ramble, meet at La Chua Trail, 8AM
24 - Hug a Tree Walk, Amphitheater, 2PM

*Board meetings are open to the public, send us an email for details.