A year-round program that teaches early pioneer skills and crafts. Some of the previous lessons included, rag rugs, broom making, candle making and more!

Saturdays
Ages 18+ | $20 per person per class

2024 Class Schedule

April 6 | Brooms | 10 AM - Noon

April 27 | Woodworking | 10 - 11:30 AM or 1 - 2:30 PM

June 8 | Pine Needle Basket 101 | 2 - 4 PM

July 20 | Pine needle basket- Tops & Handles | 2 - 4 PM

August 17 | Soap | 2 - 4 PM

Select Thursdays | Sept. 14 - May 23 

9 - 10 AM | Free 

Tykes will go on weekly mini adventures around the city while exploring nature and learning about our beautiful city parks. We have monthly themes and weekly topics so there's always something new to learn. Come make new friends and join us for an adventure.

Schedule

Jan. 24: Amphibians

Feb. 29: Hummingbirds

April 4: Spring Things

May 2: Seeds

Join Gulf Archaeology Research Institute archaeologists as they excavate Fort King for artifacts. See how excavations are done, data is recorded, and information is used to learn about the past.

April 13 | July 20 | October 12

9 AM - 3 PM | Free | All Ages

Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St. 

One Thursday a month, January through April

Jan. 11, Feb. 15, March 21, and April 18

11 AM - 1 PM | Free 

Pack a lunch, bring a lawn chair, and join the archeologist to talk about Fort King and the exciting research and artifacts discovered around the area.

Come be immersed in history as we explore Ocala's and Florida's past. Different topics each week with presentations by professionals in the natural and historical resource fields.

July 11 - August 15

Thursdays| 6 - 8 PM

Free | Ages 13+

Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.

Tucked away in the center of Ocala, Fort King offers history and nature education that aims to inspire younger audiences in this new series. Each class will teach a past time activity that has been passed down through generations and will include modern day twists and skills for life today.

Saturdays | 10 AM - Noon | Ages 10 - 17 | $10 per class

June 1 | Historic Storytelling

June 8 | Garden Tours & Tools4

June 22 | High Tea

June 29 | Crochet

July 13 | Soap Making

July 20 | Nature Journaling

Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St. 

Parks are a great place to read, just ask an Ocala Park Ranger! Pack a snack, blanket, or chair, and get ready to enjoy a good book.

10 AM| ALL AGES |FREE

June 7 & July 19

Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.

Reading with the Rangers 2024 Schedule