50th Anniversary Calendar of Events

On January 11, 2025, there will be a formal anniversary event at the Apollo Visitor Center, 7611 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169.  This is a public event that begins at 10:30 am.

50^th Anniversary aritst-in-resident programs on behalf of Atlantic Center for the Arts

February 8^th at 11am – Soundwalk to complement the Run with the Rangers event. Soundwalk will meet at the VC and walk to Turtle Mound. 

February 22^nd – March 29^th – ACA Soundscape Field Station Artist Residency at CANA with artist Dani Amaro (Miami).

March 8^th at 11am – Soundwalk by SFS AIR, Dani Amaro

                          Canaveral National Seashore invites the public to join the International Coastal Cleanup. Once a year, all over the world, millions of volunteers, who love the ocean and want to protect it, take this day to really make a difference. Come join Canaveral National Seashore and its many visitors in the annual international event to help cleanup marine debris that washes ashore with the tides. The first 100 visitors will receive a T-Shirt, bring water in a reusable container, work gloves, sunscreen, and a hat for protection from the sun. Meet at the Apollo Visitor Center.
(3 hours) Canaveral National Seashore invites the public to join the International Coastal Cleanup. Once a year, all over the world, millions of volunteers, who love the ocean and want to protect it, take this day to really make a difference. Come join Canaveral National Seashore and its many visitors in the annual international event to help clean up marine debris that washes ashore with the tides. The first 100 visitors will receive a T-shirt. 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. (4 hours)

 

Saturday September 27th – “Celebrating 50 Years of Canaveral: Public Lands Day at the Seashore” 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Playalinda District) - Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Canaveral National Seashore during National Public Lands Day! Experience special programs, meet park staff, and discover the rich history, unique wildlife, and stunning shoreline that make this park one of Florida’s coastal treasures. Meet at Eddy Creek for all activities. All programs are free. Program locations are subject to change and/or cancellation. Here is the schedule of events:

· Intro to Fishing – 8–10 AM – Learn the basics of casting and coastal fishing from park staff. Perfect for beginners and families. Must be 8 or older. Fishing poles provided.

· Beach Cleanup – 8–12 PM – Join the community to protect Playalinda Beach! Supplies available at the cleanup table.

· Arts & Crafts – 8–12 PM – Hands-on fun for kids and families. Create seashore-inspired crafts to take home.

· Kayak & Lagoon Cleanup – 10–12 PM – Paddle the lagoon while helping to keep it pristine. Reservations required one week in advance (call 386-428-3384). Limited space and kayaks; bringing your own is encouraged. Must be 8 or older.

· Lagoon Hike, Shark Talk, Beach Walk & Seashore 101 Talk – From lagoons to sharks to shorelines, explore the seashore like never before! Join Park staff for a lagoon hike (8:30 AM), shark talk (9:30 AM), beach walk (10:30 AM), and Seashore 101 (11:30 AM). Each program lasts 30 minutes.

Ranger Talk for Public Lands Day- Saturday Sept. 27th -Apollo District

SATURDAY 27th – 11:00 AM “THE TIMUCUA OF TURTLE MOUND”

We will gather at the visitor center, 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. (30 min.)