Special Events for Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

• ADULT SALTWATER FISHING WORKSHOP
  Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Description: The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State park are sponsoring an adult's fishing clinic. A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway while applying their newly learned skills. All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant to use during the workshop, including complete rod & reel, fishing tackle and bait. Upon completion of the workshop each participant will be awarded a certificate of completion and a souvenir fishing packet to take home. Also, participants will be furnished with snacks and beverages. If desired, you may bring a bag lunch. This workshop is open for ages 18 years and older. . This is a four hour workshop and spaces are limited. Advance registration is required.
  Fees: $20.00 per workshop, per participant, which includes the park entrance fee
  Contact: Mark 386.446.6783/mark.giblin@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• KID'S SALTWATER FISHING WORKSHOP
  Date: Friday, July 10, 2008, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
  Description: The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State park are sponsoring a kid's fishing clinic. A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway while applying their newly learned skills. All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant to use during the workshop, including complete rod & reel, fishing tackle and bait. Upon completion of the workshop each participant will be awarded a certificate of completion and a souvenir fishing packet to take home. Also, participants will be furnished with snacks and beverages. If desired, you may bring a bag lunch. This workshop is open for ages 8-17 years old. This is a four hour workshop and spaces are limited. Advance registration is required.
  Fees: $20.00 per workshop, per participant, which includes the park entrance fee.
  Contact: Mark 386.446.6783/mark.giblin@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• ADULT SALTWATER FISHING WORKSHOP
  Date: Thursday, July 16, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Description: The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State park are sponsoring an adult's fishing clinic. A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway while applying their newly learned skills. All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant to use during the workshop, including complete rod & reel, fishing tackle and bait. Upon completion of the workshop each participant will be awarded a certificate of completion and a souvenir fishing packet to take home. Also, participants will be furnished with snacks and beverages. If desired, you may bring a bag lunch. This workshop is open for ages 18 years and older. . This is a four hour workshop and spaces are limited. Advance registration is required.
  Fees: $20.00 per workshop, per participant, which includes the park entrance fee
  Contact: Mark 386.446.6783/mark.giblin@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• KID'S SALTWATER FISHING WORKSHOP
  Date: Friday, July 17, 2008, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
  Description: The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State park are sponsoring a kid's fishing clinic. A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway while applying their newly learned skills. All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant to use during the workshop, including complete rod & reel, fishing tackle and bait. Upon completion of the workshop each participant will be awarded a certificate of completion and a souvenir fishing packet to take home. Also, participants will be furnished with snacks and beverages. If desired, you may bring a bag lunch. This workshop is open for ages 8-17 years old. This is a four hour workshop and spaces are limited. Advance registration is required.
  Fees: $20.00 per workshop, per participant, which includes the park entrance fee.
  Contact: Mark 386.446.6783/mark.giblin@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• ADULT SALTWATER FISHING WORKSHOP
  Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Description: The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State park are sponsoring an adult's fishing clinic. A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway while applying their newly learned skills. All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant to use during the workshop, including complete rod & reel, fishing tackle and bait. Upon completion of the workshop each participant will be awarded a certificate of completion and a souvenir fishing packet to take home. Also, participants will be furnished with snacks and beverages. If desired, you may bring a bag lunch. This workshop is open for ages 18 years and older. . This is a four hour workshop and spaces are limited. Advance registration is required.
  Fees: $20.00 per workshop, per participant, which includes the park entrance fee
  Contact: Mark 386.446.6783/mark.giblin@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• KID'S SALTWATER FISHING WORKSHOP
  Date: Friday, July 24, 2008, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
  Description: The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State park are sponsoring a kid's fishing clinic. A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway while applying their newly learned skills. All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant to use during the workshop, including complete rod & reel, fishing tackle and bait. Upon completion of the workshop each participant will be awarded a certificate of completion and a souvenir fishing packet to take home. Also, participants will be furnished with snacks and beverages. If desired, you may bring a bag lunch. This workshop is open for ages 8-17 years old. This is a four hour workshop and spaces are limited. Advance registration is required.
  Fees: $20.00 per workshop, per participant, which includes the park entrance fee.
  Contact: Mark 386.446.6783/mark.giblin@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• ADULT SALTWATER FISHING WORKSHOP
  Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Description: The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State park are sponsoring an adult's fishing clinic. A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway while applying their newly learned skills. All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant to use during the workshop, including complete rod & reel, fishing tackle and bait. Upon completion of the workshop each participant will be awarded a certificate of completion and a souvenir fishing packet to take home. Also, participants will be furnished with snacks and beverages. If desired, you may bring a bag lunch. This workshop is open for ages 18 years and older. . This is a four hour workshop and spaces are limited. Advance registration is required.
  Fees: $20.00 per workshop, per participant, which includes the park entrance fee
  Contact: Mark 386.446.6783/mark.giblin@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  
• KID'S SALTWATER FISHING WORKSHOP
  Date: Friday, July 31, 2008, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
  Description: The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State park are sponsoring a kid's fishing clinic. A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway while applying their newly learned skills. All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant to use during the workshop, including complete rod & reel, fishing tackle and bait. Upon completion of the workshop each participant will be awarded a certificate of completion and a souvenir fishing packet to take home. Also, participants will be furnished with snacks and beverages. If desired, you may bring a bag lunch. This workshop is open for ages 8-17 years old. This is a four hour workshop and spaces are limited. Advance registration is required.
  Fees: $20.00 per workshop, per participant, which includes the park entrance fee.
  Contact: Mark 386.446.6783/mark.giblin@dep.state.fl.us
  A "Get REAL in Florida State Parks!" Event
  

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park Ranger Programs

• 2ND SATURDAY PLANT SALES AT THE PARK
  2nd Saturday each month The Friends of Washington Oaks will be holding a plant sale on the second Saturday each month. The plant sale hours are from 10am-2pm. You will find a selection of perennials, succulents, and orchids. Most of our plants for sale were propagated and grown right here in the park by our wonderful volunteers. All proceeds benefit the park for enhancement of current and new facilities. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is made up of a diverse landscape with a hardwood forest bordering the tidal marshes along the intra-coastal waterway. Within the Park are ornamental gardens, hammocks, coastal scrub, beaches and marshes. This variety of plant communities accounts for the abundant wildlife here. The peaceful and tranquil setting of this biologically rich area offers the unhurried visitor an opportunity to relax, reflect, explore, discover, and wonder.
  Call 386-446-6780 for more details.