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We work with Park staff to promote Paynes Prairie by means of community activities, resource management, education, and visitor services.

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Friends ! Join us for our Speaker Series event FLORIDA NATURE & NATURE WRITING, The Wildlife of Florida's Springs feat. Writer & Illustrator Sandra Poucher. RSVP Required. Visit: https://t.co/yE3wrdzsug to register today!

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Friends! Join us for Bartram Days @ Paynes Prairie starting this Friday, May 3rd!

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Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of discovery on April 18th! To register and secure your spot for this extraordinary speaker series event, visit: https://t.co/yE3wrdzsug 📷

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🌌✨ There's still time left Friends!

Join us for a mesmerizing stargazing event on February 24th, 2024! 🌠 purchase your tickets at:

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Friends! Stargazing on February 24th is now up, get your tickets today✨✨✨
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Hey Friends!
We know how much you love ranger-led adventure so prepare yourselves for December's Sunrise Hike on La Chua Trail! Visit: https://t.co/yE3wrdzsug to register. Happy hiking and we can't wait to see you on the prairie!

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It's not too late to register Friends!
You're INVITED to our Annual Members Meeting which will be taking place THIS Thursday, November 16th, 2023 from 6:00-8:00PM at the Cuscowilla Nature & Retreat Center. Visit https://t.co/yE3wrdzsug to register today!

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It's that time of the year Friends! 🍂🍁🍂

This is a free MEMBERS ONLY event, members are encouraged to bring guests. Registration online is required. Visit https://t.co/yE3wrdzsug to register online.

We can't wait to see you there 🥳🤩🙌 Cheers!

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Hey Friends!

Currently registering for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 2023!

Visit: https://t.co/yE3wrdzsug to register, view upcoming hikes and become a Member of the Friends of Paynes Prairie.

Happy hiking and we can't wait to see you on the prairie!

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Back by popular demand Friends, the Ranger-Led Adventure Rim Ramble Hike! 🥳🥳🥳

The hike originates at the La Chua Trail Horse Barn, promptly at 10:00 a.m. Please sign-up at the Interpretive Trailer located by the barn.

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Hey Friends!
It's spooky season and fall is in the air. We know how much you love ranger-led adventure so prepare yourselves for the Sunrise Hike on La Chua Trail! Register today for our Sunday, November 5th, 2023 hike now! Visit: https://t.co/yE3wrdzsug to register!

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Friends 📸📸📸

The 2023 Photo Contest submission entry deadline is this Saturday, September 30th @ 6:00pm. For more information about the 2023 Photo Contest categories, submission rules and how to enter, visit https://t.co/yE3wrdzsug

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Hey Friends!

Calling all Coral Ardisia Warriors 🗣🗣🗣This Saturday, September 23rd is Public Lands Day 🥳

In celebration of public lands, the AmeriCorps group will be doing a Coral Ardisia pull at La Chua trail from 10am-12pm💪💪💪

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Hey Friends!
This month's Speaker Series: Water Quality & Ecology of Paynes Prairie featuring Environmental Scientist Tiffany Trent is taking place on Thursday, September 21st, 2023 from 6:30-7:30pm at the Paynes Prairie Visitors Center. Doors open at 6:00pm. 🌊🌊🌊

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Hey Friends!

Don't forget that our 2023 Photo Contest is in full swing and we cannot wait to see your submissions 📸📸📸 From Birds to Mammals and insects to landscapes, we have categories to peak everyone's interest! Visit https://t.co/yE3wrdzsug for more info!

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Hey Friends!
This month's Speaker Series: Natural & Cultural History of Paynes Prairie featuring Lars Andersen is taking place on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 from 6:30-7:30pm at the Paynes Prairie Visitors Center. Doors open at 6:00pm. visit: https://t.co/rPTUISiNdn to register.

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Roll on over to https://t.co/YlMpEVCDAm to check out our 2023 Photo Contest rules! Thank you to FRACTURE for sponsoring our contest #fractureglassprint

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Check this opportunity out 😁 Thanks to Florida Prepaid and Florida State ten Florida children will receive a scholarship, plus a Florida State Parks Junior Ranger gift pack, inflatable paddleboard and a hammock! The deadline is THIS Friday, June 30th.

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Hey Friends!
Don't forget our June Speaker Series Event: Archaeology of Native Americans near Paynes Prairie featuring Dr. Neill Wallis is taking place tomorrow night.
We will also be having a SURPRISE book signing for Quite The Show by Author Dorothy Smiljanich!

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Hey Friends,
Guess what time of year it is?!? Ready. Set. Click 📷📷📷
Our Annual Photo Contest is now OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! This year there are a few changes to the rules, categories and submission details so make sure you pop on over to our website.