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Washington Oaks Gardens State Park and The Friends of Washington Oaks are proud to announce the 25th Earth Day Celebration on April 26. As hosts, the Friends will welcome all visitors from 10 am until 4 pm. This two day event will include Live Entertainment, Living History re-enactors, Environmental Groups and Arts and Crafts.

Activities and interests for all ages will abound. A Youth Section devoted to environmental activities will enhance the children’s experiences. Guests will also enjoy results of Friends of Washington Oaks Photo Contest. Chance Drawings for great prizes and Friends Gift Shop, presenting many unique and beautiful articles, will add to the experience.

A variety of food will be available, highlighted by a “Friend’s Bake Sale”. The plant enthusiasts and gardeners, among our visitors, will enjoy a “Plant Sale” of Florida varieties from the greenhouse within the Park. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions.

Special Park Admission fees for EARTH DAY are $10 per car. The ticket price includes an entry into the Door Prize drawing for a year’s Friends Membership and membership basket provided by the Friends of Washington Oaks.

For additional information, please contact Melissa Clauson, Park Service Specialist at 386-446-6783. Email: Melissa.Clauson@dep.state.fl.us.