Local Events...

Guided Bird Walk at St. George Island State Park Youth Camp - Apalachee Audubon Society
November 29, 2025
9:15am to 11:30am
Nicholas Petryk will lead a guided bird walk at the St. George Island State Park Youth Camp. Registration is limited to 15 participants. $6 per vehicle state park admission fee or State Park Annual Pass. Carpooling is encouraged. It will start at 9:15 AM in front of the restrooms and will end at about 11:30 AM.
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WHO Festival - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
January 24, 2026
10am to 3pmm
at the St Marks Refuge Visitor Center
1255 Lighthouse Rd., St Marks, 32355
The WHO Festival, or Wildlife, Heritage, and Outdoors Festival, is an annual event that connects people with nature through outdoor activities, exhibits, and entertainment.
Admission: $5
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Great Backyard Bird Count
February 13-16, 2026
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. If you already use eBird or Merlin, your submissions over the 4 days count toward GBBC6
Wild Birds Unlimited is a founding sponsor of the GBBC.
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26th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival
April 18&19, 2026
Saturday, April 18, from 10am -5pm
Sunday, April 19, from 10am-4pm
In downtown Tallahassee’s Chain of Parks
Featuring over 150 nationally juried artists across a diverse range of media, including a special section devoted to heritage and folk art, the Festival offers something for everyone, from avid collectors to first-time buyers. With unique, handcrafted artwork presented in a free, enriching cultural experience, patrons can explore it all amid the charm of downtown Tallahassee.GBBC.
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