IN THIS ISSUE
- Park Happenings & Events
- April Schedule
- Jr Ranger Corner
- Friends of JDSP - Membership
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Contact us:
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education & Research Center
561-745-5551
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Florida Scrub-jay Walks
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:00 am
Join us October through May to see these endangered
birds found only in Florida! Park entry fees apply.
Contact the Kimbell Center for more information and location.
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NEW! Living History Series
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Join us monthly to experience the history that shaped Palm Beach and Martin Counties as well as Jonathan Dickinson State Park. This program is presented by the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Professor Robert Farley of Indian River State College.
- Camp Murphy and the Treasure Coast's Military Contribution
Saturday, April 7 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Who is Jonathan Dickinson?
Saturday, April 21 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact the Kimbell Center for more information.
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Sarah Funck Art Show and Reception
Friday, April 20 6:00 - 7:30 pm
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Join us for an evening of "All Things Nature" and light refreshments with local artist Sarah Funck. Sarah is a research biologist with a passion for art and nature. Come enjoy this colorful and fun exhibit of paintings portraying North American, marine, and African wildlife. All artwork will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Park entry fee is $6 per vehicle. Contact the Kimbell Center for more information .
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Earth Day Planting
Saturday, April 21 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Come out and help keep your park beautiful! We will be planting 200 cypress trees in an effort to enhance and rehabilitate wetland ecosystems within the park.
Refillable water bottles, closed toed shoes (that can get dirty), gloves and a shovel/trowel are recommended. Water will be provided for refills.
For more information or to register contact Corey Kerkela
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Access the Outdoors Family Fun Day and Resource Fair
Saturday, April 28 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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“Access the Outdoors” is an event sponsored by ARC of Martin County to introduce children and adults with disabilities to the great outdoors and Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
Games, resources, food, scavenger hunt, raffle, prizes, indoor and outdoor fun. Park entry fee is $6.00 per car – first 100 cars through the gate receive free admission! Park is ADA accessible.
Dogs are allowed on a 6ft leash.
Register here:
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Food Options ($5.00)
• Turkey Wrap, (gluten free) with lettuce
• Chicken Salad Wrap (gluten free) with lettuce
• Hamburgers w/ lettuce, tomato, onion
• Hot dogs
• Bag of potato chips
• Water bottle
A puree station will be present for individuals that may need their food pureed
The River Food Court will also be open; they will offer regular updated menu, drinks, beer and wine.
The first 100 people to register on the “tickets” tab get a FREE meal ticket!
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Upcoming Club Scrub Events
Sunday, April 8
Sunday, April 15 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday, April 29 9:00am - 2:00pm
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DTR ENDURANCE CHALLENGE SPRING EDITION
Saturday, April 28, 2018
The spring edition of the DTR Endurance Challenge covers distance for everyone: 5k, 7 Miler, 13.1 Half-Marathon & 50k Ultra Marathon with complete Aid Station support and a great experienced team of volunteers and staff. We strongly believe that small seeds grow into mighty trees, hence why we have these 4 distances in our race. Throughout the years we have seen many 5K runners get inspired by 50K finishers. The inspiration from the community of runners involved in this event is contagious. So come get the trail bug on April 28th, 2017. For more information go to: http://www.downtorun.com/events-item/dtr-endurance-challenge-spring/
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April Schedule ~ Programs & Events
Programs may vary from what is listed below. All are free excluding rentals, entry, and special event fees. Registration is suggested for all Saturday morning programs, and it is required for some as noted below. Contact the Kimbell Center for details, 561-745-5551, or email
libby.reinert@floridadep.gov
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1st and 3rd Wednesdays through May
Scrub Jay Walk
9:00am - 10:00am
Every Friday
Nature Hike
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday, April 7
Amazing Insects 10:00am - 11:30am
Evening Ranger Program
(for overnight visitors)
Saturday, April 14
Snakes Alive 10:00am - 11:30am
Evening Ranger Program
(for overnight visitors)
Saturday, April 21
Dip Net Discovery 10:00am - 11:30am
Evening Ranger Program
(for overnight visitors)
Saturday, April 28
Guide Paddling Tour 9:45am - 12:00pm
Evening Ranger Program
(for overnight visitors)
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Flora and Fauna
What you can see!
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South Florida Slash Pine
(
Pinus eliotii var. densa
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The South Florida Slash Pine, once known as the Dade County Pine, used to be one of the dominant tree species in South Florida's natural landscape. Heavy logging from the early 1900s -1950s for the tree's dense and pest resistant heartwood all but wiped out many of the mature slash pines found in south Florida.The name Slash Pine comes from the cuts or slashes that were put into the trees for the collection of sap and resin used to make turpentine by early settlers. The sap, thick bark, and high canopy of these trees help them adapt to the fire dependent ecology of south Florida's plant communities.
"Slash Pines in Jonathan Dickinson State Park"
by: John Bradford; Slash Pine Bark by George D. Gann
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Schools, Homeschools, Scouts, and More!
We have programs for you! Many programs are aligned with state standards for schools; scouts can complete badges, Eagle, and Silver projects; and we can even do special birthday party or other group programs. Programs are free excluding rental and boat tour fees. Entrance fees apply and can be waived for school-curriculum aligned programs and service projects. Contact the Kimbell Center for details!
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Calling All Kids!
Come visit the Kimbell Center where we can help you become a JDSP Junior Ranger or click
here for more information.
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Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
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FUN FACT!
Swallow-tailed Kites drink while they are in flight too! They do this by gliding low above a body of water with their beaks open.
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Did you know?
Swallow-tailed Kites are the largest kite species in North America at 19-24 inches long with a wing span of 50 inches! Before the 1900s they could be found in 21 states with a range extending from Florida and the Gulf Coast States all the way up to Minnesota. Today Swallow-tailed Kites are found in South Carolina, Mississippi, the Gulf Coast States and all of Florida. Actually, Florida has the largest population and they can be found here from March to September. Swallow-tailed Kites are exceptional flyers and eat almost all of their food in flight. Their diet is mostly made up of insects like dragonflies, butterflies, bees, and wasps as well as other animals like frogs, snakes and even some small birds.
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The Friends would like to invite you to become a member of their organization. The Friends primary role is to provide financial support
for the park's visitor programs and physical needs that are not funded
by the state. Park special events, activities, and programs are directly supported by your memberships and donations!
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Join the Friends with a $40 family membership and receive every year:
- 12 free park entries each year of membership ($72 value!)
- Discounts at local merchants
- Discounts on select Friends' merchandise
- Priority invitations to Friends events
- Special members only social and networking events
New members also receive a
JDSP Visitor's Guide and
one free Loxahatchee River Boat Tour (some restrictions apply).
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