Eldora Christmas Open House

SUNDAY 14th - “CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE” - 1:00-4:00 PM - Come and join the Friends of Canaveral at their annual Christmas open house at the Eldora house. There will be fun treats and music for you to enjoy.

Eldora House

Seminole Rest Guided Walk (Seminole Rest District)

Explore the nature and history with a park ranger on a walk-through Seminole Rest. Bring a hat, insect repellent and water. Be prepared to walk up to a half mile on a paved/wood surface. Meet at the Seminole Rest parking lot at 11:00 AM. (45 minutes) Address to Seminole......More

Explore the nature and history with a park ranger on a walk-through Seminole Rest. Bring a hat, insect repellent and water. Be prepared to walk up to a half mile on a paved/wood surface. Meet at the Seminole Rest parking lot at 11:00 AM. (45 minutes) Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759

Seminole Rest District: Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759

Discover Seminole Rest (Seminole Rest District)

Enjoy a brief stroll along the accessible path that leads to the main house located on top of Snyder Mound. Explore the first floor of the late 1800’s gothic revival style home located along Mosquito Lagoon in Oak Hill, Florida. (4 hours) Address to Seminole Rest: 207 R......More

Enjoy a brief stroll along the accessible path that leads to the main house located on top of Snyder Mound. Explore the first floor of the late 1800’s gothic revival style home located along Mosquito Lagoon in Oak Hill, Florida. (4 hours) Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759

Seminole Rest District of Canaveral National Seashore: Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759

Beach Cleanup Stroll (Playalinda District)

Join Park staff for a guided walk through the unique ecosystems of the seashore while helping to keep our beaches clean. As we explore up to a mile of shoreline, visitors will learn about the coastal environment and assist with light beach cleanup along the way. Trash b......More

Join Park staff for a guided walk through the unique ecosystems of the seashore while helping to keep our beaches clean. As we explore up to a mile of shoreline, visitors will learn about the coastal environment and assist with light beach cleanup along the way. Trash bags are provided. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and water in a reusable container. Meet at Parking Lot #3 in the Playalinda District.at 9:00 AM. (1 hour)

Playalinda District: Meet at Parking Lot # 3

Plant Walks (Apollo District)

Join us every Wednesday for a walk to identify the plants of Canaveral National Seashore and find out how they have been utilized over the years. Each walk is led by an experienced volunteer and covers a different part of the park. Please bring water for hydration and w......More

Join us every Wednesday for a walk to identify the plants of Canaveral National Seashore and find out how they have been utilized over the years. Each walk is led by an experienced volunteer and covers a different part of the park. Please bring water for hydration and wear shoes for trail walking. (2 hours). The walks in December will be as follows:1. Dec. 3rd - Turtle Mound. Meet at 10:00 am. Use the Turtle Mound parking area or boat rampparking lot and walk down.2. Dec. 10th - Eldora. Meet at 10:00 am at parking lot number 7.3. Dec. 17th - Hammock Loop Trail. Meet at 10:00 am at parking lot number 8.4. Dec. 31st - Castle Windy. Meet at 10:00 am at parking lot #3 (ocean side).

Apollo District of Canaveral National Seashore

Seashore 101 (Playalinda District)

Join Park staff for a 30-minute talk to discover what makes Canaveral National Seashore so special. Meet at the top of the boardwalk at Parking Lot # 3 in the Playalinda District at 9:00 AM. (30 minutes)

Playalinda District: Parking lot #3

The Timucua of Turtle Mound (Apollo District)

We will gather at Turtle Mound, one of the largest shell middens in the nation, to discuss what life was like for the people who called this place home for thousands of years. We will review how the mounds of the area were used, examine selected artifacts, and discuss t......More

We will gather at Turtle Mound, one of the largest shell middens in the nation, to discuss what life was like for the people who called this place home for thousands of years. We will review how the mounds of the area were used, examine selected artifacts, and discuss the science of studying the people of the past. Meet at the Turtle Mound parking area or boat ramp parking lot and walk down. (30 min.

Meet at the Turtle Mound parking area or boat ramp parking lot and walk down.

Playalinda Beach Cleanup

Canaveral National Seashore invites the public to join us to help keep our seashore clean. Trash bags are provided. Bring water in a reusable container, work gloves, sunscreen, and a hat for protection from the sun. Meet at parking lot #1 in the Playalinda District. (3 ......More

Canaveral National Seashore invites the public to join us to help keep our seashore clean. Trash bags are provided. Bring water in a reusable container, work gloves, sunscreen, and a hat for protection from the sun. Meet at parking lot #1 in the Playalinda District. (3 hours)

Playalinda District: Meet at parking lot # 1

Guided Beach Walk (Playalinda District)

Join Park staff on a walk through the unique ecosystems of the seashore. Bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and water. Be prepared to walk up to a mile on the beach. Meet at parking lot #3 in the Playalinda District at 9:00 AM. (45 minutes)

Meet at parking lot #3 in the Playalinda District at 9:00 AM.

Shark Talk (Playalinda District)

Join Park staff for a 30-minute talk to discover the fascinating world of sharks. Meet at the top of the boardwalk at Parking Lot # 3 in the Playalinda District at 10:00 AM

Meet at the top of the boardwalk at Parking Lot # 3 in the Playalinda District at 10:00 AM.

Seminole Rest Guided Walk (Seminole Rest District)

Explore the nature and history with a park ranger on a walk-through Seminole Rest. Bring a hat, insect repellent and water. Be prepared to walk up to a half mile on a paved/wood surface. Meet at the Seminole Rest parking lot at 11:00 AM. (45 minutes) Address to Seminole......More

Explore the nature and history with a park ranger on a walk-through Seminole Rest. Bring a hat, insect repellent and water. Be prepared to walk up to a half mile on a paved/wood surface. Meet at the Seminole Rest parking lot at 11:00 AM. (45 minutes) Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759

Seminole Rest District: Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759

Discover Seminole Rest (Seminole Rest District)

Enjoy a brief stroll along the accessible path that leads to the main house located on top of Snyder Mound. Explore the first floor of the late 1800’s gothic revival style home located along Mosquito Lagoon in Oak Hill, Florida. (4 hours) Address to Seminole Rest: 207 R......More

Enjoy a brief stroll along the accessible path that leads to the main house located on top of Snyder Mound. Explore the first floor of the late 1800’s gothic revival style home located along Mosquito Lagoon in Oak Hill, Florida. (4 hours) Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759

Seminole Rest District of Canaveral National Seashore: Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759