Community Calendar

Guided tours focusing on the intersection of nature, culture, and history.

Led by John Grandage, these guided tours focus on the intersection of nature,
culture, and history through the lens of The Grove. Topics include natural and
cultural history research, urban forest management strategies, approaches to
exotic invasive plant species control, and the site's overall landscape
restoration and interpretation program.

The tours will be entirely outdoors.
Guests should wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to walk and stand
for the entire tour. This program is free and open to the public.

Calling all book clubs and literary lovers! Join us at Hearth & Soul for a special book signing and discussion with local author Mark Mustain, featuring his latest novel, Boy With Wings.

Why You Should Join:
Meet the author and dive into the themes of his inspiring book.
Enjoy a lively discussion, perfect for book clubs looking for their next great read.
Connect with fellow book lovers in a welcoming atmosphere.

Make this your April book club pick, and come ready to engage in thoughtful conversation with the author himself!

Torreya State Park and Historic Preservation in Florida

Mission San Luis
TEMPORARY ENTRANCE: 2021 Mission Rd.
Tallahassee, Florida

Join us to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month and learn about historic Torreya State Park and its Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) connection. The park’s historic Gregory House–one of the state’s earliest historic preservation projects–stands as a testament to the work of Black CCC companies in Florida. Andrew Waber, Historian with the Bureau of Historic Preservation, will discuss his work updating the historic designation of the state park.

Florida's Folklife Heritage

Mission San Luis
TEMPORARY ENTRANCE: 2021 Mission Rd.
Tallahassee, Florida

Dominick Tartaglia, Florida’s State Folklorist, will talk about the Florida Folklife Program, one of the oldest folklife programs in the country, and how it preserves and shares folk traditions of the Sunshine State.