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SUMMARY:Annual Spring Festival of Flowers
DESCRIPTION:What’s blooming at the free Spring Festival of Flowers on the Pensacola State College Milton campus? Virtually anything plant enthusiasts could want – and more! \nHighlights include a variety of plants\, flowers\, herbs\, garden supplies\, arts and crafts and food. Food trucks from Veronica’s Dream\, Shotgun Barbecue\, and Dragon Express will keep attendees’ bellies full\, along with ice cream and coffee vendors to keep the day going. \nFriday\, April 4\, through Sunday\, April 6\, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nThe public is invited to indulge their green thumbs\, eat some great food\, and enjoy the lovely spring weather. The festival is handicapped accessible and has an ATM on site. \nThe event raises scholarship funds for Pensacola State and the University of Florida students. The University of Florida Plant Science and Natural Resource Conservation programs have been on the Milton campus since 1995; both are Bachelor of Science degrees. \nEvent coordinator Robin Vickers said\, “The money raised from the event helps our students with scholarships\, field trips and outdoor experiences.”
URL:https://beyond-the-garden-gate.com/event/annual-spring-festival-of-flowers/
LOCATION:Pensacola State Collete Milton Campus\, 5988 US-90 W\, Milton\, FL\, 32583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Bird & Wildlife Photography Workshop with Author Kirsten Hines
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning wildlife photographer and author Kirsten Hines for a hands-on photography workshop focused on the design elements\, visual impact\, and story-telling capacity of your photography. \nThis workshop includes a field-based session focused on birds and other wildlife\, including advise on locating subjects\, and techniques to photograph birds in flight and flitting through foliage. \nThe field session will be followed by a classroom component at the Wild Birds Unlimited store in Pensacola covering composition and the basics of post-processing using Adobe’s Lightroom software. \nWorkshop size will be a maximum of 10 participants. Further logistical details will be provided to registered participants. \nField component TBA. Workshop is $199 and will include Birds of Florida Kirsten’s newest release.
URL:https://beyond-the-garden-gate.com/event/bird-wildlife-photography-workshop-with-author-kirsten-hines/
LOCATION:Wild Birds Unlimited\, 503 Brent Ln Unit - B\, Pensacola\, FL\, 32503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Gulf Coast Whale Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate whales and the Gulf on Pensacola Beach.\nJoin for a whale of a good time for the second year in a row!\n\n\nFollowing an exciting inaugural event in 2024\, the Gulf Coast Whale Festival is back! \nJoin us Saturday\, April 12 from 9 am – 3 pm for the second annual Gulf Coast Whale Festival on Pensacola Beach. \nModels and images of Gulf whales will be on display\, including the Rice’s whale—one of the world’s rarest and most endangered animals. \nEducational exhibits and activities will tell the story of Gulf whales and marine life\, and a puppet parade led by local artists will showcase the ecology of the Gulf. Sweet sounds will flow from the Gulfside Pavilion with live music by Pensacola singer-songwriters\, including the debut of “Ode to the Rice’s whale”. \nSee website for activities & event schedule.  😉
URL:https://beyond-the-garden-gate.com/event/gulf-coast-whale-festival/
LOCATION:Casino Beach Pavilion\, 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk\, Pensacola Beach\, FL\, 32561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Baldwin County Strawberry Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Baldwin County Strawberry Festival!\n\n\n\nThe Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is a much-anticipated local tradition held annually at Loxley Municipal Park. Every year\, visitors join us from all around the Southeast to enjoy the special events\, car shows\, music\, crafts and\, of course\, the strawberry shortcakes! \nWhether you’re a festival veteran or first-timer\, we invite you to join us for this year’s event. Not only will you share a memorable experience with friends and family\, but you will also help us raise funds for worthy causes right here in our community. Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is a local non-profit organization and all event proceeds stay local. Funds raised benefit Loxley Elementary School and the ARC Baldwin County\, Inc. \nOur festival weekend starts on the second Saturday of April each year.  (From 9:00 to 5:00 Sat the 12th & Sun the 13th)
URL:https://beyond-the-garden-gate.com/event/baldwin-county-strawberry-festival/
LOCATION:Loxley Municipal Park\, 4198 Municipal Park Dr.\, Loxley\, AL\, 36551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Garden Gate - Private Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our first in-person GARDEN TOUR is happening! \nJoin us to tour a yard in the Tiger Point area.  We will tour this backyard paradise with a wooded area\, vegetable garden\, fruit trees\, plus plants and a water feature that attract birds and butterflies. \nOur guide will be Nicole. She and her family have created this paradise in a suburban backyard. \nAfter the tour\, refreshments will be served while we share our questions and impressions about the garden. \nLocation details will be emailed to paid participants. \nThis event is limited to 10 people.  *4 spots left as of Saturday night*    Cost: $10  \n\n\n \nPowered by
URL:https://beyond-the-garden-gate.com/event/beyond-the-garden-gate-private-garden-tour/
LOCATION:To Be Announced (to attendees only)\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beyond the Garden Gate":MAILTO:info@beyond-the-garden-gate.com
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Festival - Bayview Park
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Pensacola is a community event dedicated to environmental preservation and celebration. \n\n\nFounded in 1970\, our mission is to raise awareness about sustainability. \nWe are driven by the belief that collective action can make a positive impact on our planet. \nCome celebrate our Mother Earth with Earth Day Pensacola Festival\, featuring:\n\ninformative booths from local non-profits and environmental groups\neco-centric art vendors\nfree yoga\nvegetarian food trucks\nand some of the region’s best musicians and entertainers!!!\n\nLots of interactive activities for children and adults to help us all do better to live more sustainable lives!
URL:https://beyond-the-garden-gate.com/event/earth-day-festival-bayview-park/
LOCATION:Bayview Park\, 2001 E. Lloyd St\, Pensacola\, FL\, 32503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Day Pensacola (NPO)":MAILTO:earthdaypcola@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners invite the public to attend the 2025 Annual Plant Sale on Saturday\, April 26 beginning at 9 a.m. until plants are sold out at the Santa Rosa Extension Office\, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton. \nThe event features: \n\nOver 2\,400 native and Florida-Friendly™ plants\nEducational booths\nFood trucks\nActivities for kids\nOne-on-one help with plant and garden concerns\n\nThose wishing to purchase plants should plan to bring their own wagon. Only cash or checks will be accepted as payment. For more information or questions\, call 850-623-3868.
URL:https://beyond-the-garden-gate.com/event/santa-rosa-county-master-gardeners-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa Extension Office\, 6263 Dogwood Drive\, Milton\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Rosa Extension Office":MAILTO:santarosa@ifas.ufl.edu
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SUMMARY:Snakes of Pensacola
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gulf Breeze Senior Center for an engaging and interactive session about the Snakes of Pensacola! \nLearn: \n\nhow to identify local species\nto understand their behavior\nwhat to do if you encounter a snake on your property\n\nPresented by Richard O’Connor\, who will also bring a live\, nonvenomous snake for a safe\, up-close demonstration. \nDon’t miss this fascinating and informative event.  We hope to see you there!
URL:https://beyond-the-garden-gate.com/event/snakes-of-pensacola/
LOCATION:Gulf Breeze Senior Center at St. Francis Church\, 1 St. Francis Dr.\, Gulf Breeze\, FL\, 32561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf Breeze Senior Center":MAILTO:gulfbreezeseniorcenter@gmail.com
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