The Little Mermaid Jr. is a stage musical based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name and the classic story of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen about a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her voice to find love. Read More
The 7th Annual INCREDI-BOWL Z’HILLS event will be held on Saturday, May 18th, from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. at Pin Chasers in Zephyrhills. More than 150 people and 25 teams are expected to come out and enjoy an afternoon of camaraderie and competition. The day of fun will include… Read More
The Spring Lake Memorial Classic is held on Florida’s toughest, most scenic racecourse in scenic eastern Hernando County, Florida. But don’t let the majestic trees and peaceful setting fool you – these are some of the toughest hills in Florida! All three courses take participants along shade tree-draped roads and… Read More
♂️✨ Prepare for an Epic Adventure at Florida Mer Con! ✨♀️ Calling all mermaids, mermen, and sea enthusiasts! Join us at Linda Pedersen Park June 1st & 2nd from 10 am-4 pm for a festival open to the public celebrating all things mermaid! Entry and parking are free… Read More
Set in the rolling hills of Brooksville, Florida, on the Hernando/Pasco County lines, the Rock & Roll Revival® music festival is held the weekend of June 14-16, 2024 to celebrate the music and culture of the 1960s and 1970s. This is a camping-optional experience you don’t want to miss! With… Read More
“I hear it! Do you see it?” “Omigosh, it’s so beautiful!” “Why can’t it sit still?” Birdwatching is one of the most popular pastimes for men, women and children. It’s inexpensive, healthy and utterly captivating. The first time one sees a pileated woodpecker can be breathtaking – its size, shape and brilliant red head – […]
Birdwatching is one of the most popular pastimes for men, women, and children. It’s inexpensive, healthy, and utterly captivating. The first time one sees a pileated woodpecker can be breathtaking – its size, shape, and brilliant red head – a true Woody Woodpecker! The flash of a bluebird leaves one searching for its landing spot for […]
A Two-Session Bird Identification Workshop Saturday, April 20, Sunday, April 21, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fort Cooper State Park Rec Hall ! Cost: Class is free; Park entrance is $3 per car per day ! Beginning birders will enjoy learning techniques that will be very helpful in this popular hobby. Millions of people […]
Friday, April 12, 2024 6:30pm—7:30pm Due to popular demand, the Friends of Fort Cooper will again feature a special program with observation of Florida’s bats on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S. Old Floral City Road in Inverness. Thanks to a Boy Scout Eagle project, Fort Cooper has a huge […]
"I hear it! Do you see it?” “Omigosh, it’s so beautiful!” “Why can’t it sit still?” Birdwatching is one of the most popular pastimes for men, women and children. It’s inexpensive, healthy and utterly captivating. The first time one sees a pileated woodpecker can be breathtaking – its size, shape and brilliant red head – […]
Fort Cooper State Park 3100 S. Old Floral City Road, Inverness, Florida 34450 Adults 13 yrs. and older: $8; 6-12 yrs.: $2; 5 yrs. & under: FREE Second Seminole War Reenactments Saturday, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. Attend a special Memorial Service at the Fort site, Sunday at 10 a.m. Both […]
Fort Cooper is at 3100 South Old Floral City Road in Inverness. Meet at 8 a.m. at parking lot #2. After scoping the lake, we will walk a mile on a trail looking for early spring arrivals and resident birds. Please bring exact change for the $3 park fee. Make reservations with Linda: lindalark85@gmail.com or […]
Due to popular demand, the Friends of Fort Cooper will again feature a special program with observation of Florida’s bats on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S. […]
