Nature Coast Times

Learn the basics of snorkeling, including proper fin and mask selection/fitting, how to clean your mask, snorkeling safety, diving techniques and more.

THE HERITAGE MUSEUM: Southern Accent to be held Feb. 26

The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is hosting a new exhibition of art depicting the heritage, culture, and downhome style of Northwest Florida.

FOREST CAPITAL STATE MUSEUM: Eco Tour Guided Paddle to be held Feb. 15

Join a park ranger for a relaxing guided trip down the crystal-clear Ichetucknee River.

LETCHWORTH MOUNDS: Guided Historic Settlement Tour to be held Feb. 15

Guided Historic Settlement Tour

TALLAHASSEE-ST. MARKS HISTORIC RAILROAD TRAIL STATE PARK: Fdep South Florida Canal Study Public Meeting to be held Feb. 19

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a meeting to which all persons are invited.

CEDAR KEY MUSEUM STATE PARK: Star Party at Cedar Key Museum to be held Feb. 15

Enjoy the night sky in one of the darkest locations around!

CITY OF INVERNESS: Visitors from our Sister City

The City of Inverness and Citrus County Schools welcomed Sister City visitors from Inverness, Scotland Wildcats Football Team.

FOREST CAPITAL STATE MUSEUM: Camper Coffee to be held Feb. 08

Registered campers are welcome to join park volunteers at the campground bathhouse for coffee and pastries! Chat about your camping experience, the park, the area, etc.

PIONEER FLORIDA MUSEUM AND VILLAGE: Battle of Santa Rosa Island to be held Feb 28 - Mar. 01

Hearing protection recommended for small children (cannons can be very loud).*School Day Field Trips Only Feb. 28, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Must Pre-register and pre-pay (unless other arrangements have been made.)

CITY OF INVERNESS: March Quilting Classes at Whispering Pines City Park Canceled

Due to unforseen circumstances the March Quilting Classes will be canceled.

LETCHWORTH MOUNDS: Fish Out of Water Extreme 5K Cross Country Race to be held Feb. 01

If you want to experience an extreme course, you will love Fish Out of Water Extreme 5K XC Race!

THE HERITAGE MUSEUM: Mardi Gras Golf Scramble to be held Feb. 22

It's our annual Mardi Gras Golf Scramble! Grab your friends and join us at Shalimar Pointe Golf Club for an afternoon of friendly competition, all for a good cause. Tee off is at 8:30am.

ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE: Family-Friendly Wildlife Festival at Refuge Sat. Feb. 01

Families may find it hard to beat the $5/car entrance fee that the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge charge to attend the annual Wildlife Heritage and Outdoors (WHO)

TALLAHASSEE-ST. MARKS HISTORIC RAILROAD TRAIL STATE PARK: Florida State Parks Celebrate Lu the Hippo's 60th Birthday

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is celebrating the historic 60th birthday of Lucifer (Lu), the resident hippopotamus.

CITY OF INVERNESS: Inverness Farmers Market to update schedule