As the weather cools our programming expands! This fall we have more outdoor family fun, wildlife viewing and outdoor skills for all ages. Coming to Chinsegut in October:

Chinsegut Conservation Center October programs

October 4th 10:00 AM – Trees, Marvelous Trees:

Florida is home to a diverse variety of native trees. Stop into this informative program to learn what trees are right for your area and what benefit they can provide to homeowners. Take a walk with arborist Ken Morgan through the beautiful environmental area and discuss local trees. This is a free program, no registration required.

Program length 1 hour (or more with hike)

October 18^th 10:00 AM      Florida Rocks and Fossils:

Geologist Mike Kelley will walk you through underground Florida from soils to sinkholes, rocks and fossils. This is a free program for ages 16+ no need to register. See the unique and fascinating collection of rocks and other items our presenter acquired over decades exploring the world.

Program length 1 Hour

October 12^th 9:00 AM – 3-D Archery:

Archers should arrive by 9 AM to join us for this shoot. Course is 15 lanes with 3-D target variety. Sight in your bow on the range. Small fee applies to help us continue to maintain our equipment. Call (352) 754-6722 for more information, no registration required. Join Drawn by Grace archers for provided lunch following shoot. Allow 3-4 hours to participate fully.

October 19^th 10:00 AM – Map and Compass:

Map and Compass is offered only twice a year at Chinsegut. This session is open to the public, ideal for ages 12+. Learn how to read a map and navigate terrain using a compass. Includes in class learning and outdoor practical. This is a free program, registration is required on-line at MyFWC.com/Chinsegut or by calling (352) 754-6722.

Program length 2 Hours

October 19^th 2:00 PM – Children in the WILD, Spiders:

Children ages 5-9 are invited to join us each month at Chinsegut for a program just for kids. Meet live animals, explore outdoors or create a craft. These guide one-hour programs are free of cost and feature new topics each month. Register online at MyFWC.com or call (352) 754-6722

October 25^th 8:00 AM – Beginning Birding:

Volunteers from the Hernando Audubon Society will be at Chinsegut to offer a guided birding hike. Hike a little or a lot, up to you, there is plenty to see from the back porch of the Center or along the trails. Field guides and binoculars may be borrowed from the Center. This is a free program offered monthly through April, no need to register.

October 25th 6:30 PM – Family Harvest Fun Event:

Family fun with games, crafts, night hikes and goodies for the kids. This event is open for families to celebrate the fall with low-cost fun. $2 per person, recommended for ages 3-11. Make a creepy eye lantern or create other edible treats. Call the center for more information (352) 754-6722 or see the event on Facebook @ChinsegutConservationCenter