CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us Florida State Parks Weekend Happenings: May 10-12 ~Visit a Florida State Park this weekend for exciting events and activities~ Florida's 175 state parks are the perfect places to explore, reconnect, try something new and make lasting memories with friends and families. Check out some of the exciting events and activities planned statewide this weekend, and visit a state park near you. Learn more about Florida State Parks and monthly events, and volunteer opportunities. Don't forget to share your adventures on social media using #FLStateParks.  Central Dade Battlefield Historic State ParkSaturday, May 11: Travel along the park's trail and collect wild plants and prepare dishes during a Wild Foods Foraging Class. South Lovers Key State ParkFriday, May 10: Learn how to identify the park's shorebirds and get helpful birding tips at the Birding Beach Walk. Northwest Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State ParkSaturday, May 11: Enjoy the candid beauty of the park and challenge yourself during the family-friendly 2019 Run for Wakulla Springs. Northeast Paynes Prairie Preserve State ParkFriday, May 10: Celebrate Mom with a tranquil evening at Mother's Day Yoga on the Prairie. Southeast John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Saturday, May 11: Help preserve and protect the park's natural beauty and native animals by collecting trash at the park's Beach Cleanup. Southwest Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs State ParkSunday, May 12: Tell Mom "Thank you" with a relaxing morning spent at the park's Mother's Day Appreciation Gift event.

About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails  The Florida Park Service is the proud recipient of three National Gold Medals for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, making Florida America’s first three-time Gold Medal winner. The awards were received in 1999, 2005 and 2013 from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.

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