Connect with Nature off the Beaten Path! Discover and Explore the Real Side of Florida Many Don't See!
Up Coming Events:
Multiple DatesSun, Dec 14Spot Shooting Stars, and learn to identify Constellations and Planets in the night sky. You can see so much with the naked eye thanks to the very minimal light pollution on this river.
Wed, Dec 17Spot dolphins, turtles, and more on this coastal paddle at the Big Bend Aquatic Marsh Preserve in Crystal River
Fri, Dec 19Feel miles away from it all in the Withlacoochee Forest. Take in winding views of this serene river surrounded by bald knee cypress and the colors of fall.
Multiple Dates
Mon, Jan 12Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!
Wed, Jan 21This paddle starts off on Withlacoochee River and takes us to the backwaters of Lake Rousseau. This is an important rookery for migrating birds, and a great place to see Fall colors.
Mon, Feb 09Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.- Mon, Feb 09Spot dolphins, turtles, and more on this coastal paddle at the Big Bend Aquatic Marsh Preserve in Crystal River
- Wed, Feb 18Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!
Mon, Mar 098,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
Wed, Mar 18This undeveloped and ultra-primitive river is full of history, and home to some of largest and oldest trees left on the Nature Coast.- Mon, Apr 13Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
Wed, Apr 22This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
Mon, May 11This paddle will take us on the Gulf where we'll explore the coastal marsh and barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Refuge.- Wed, May 208,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
- Mon, Jun 08This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
Wed, Jun 10This undeveloped and ultra-primitive river is full of history, and home to some of largest and oldest trees left on the Nature Coast.
EVENTS
We host a variety of unique and adventurous event tours throughout the year.
Exclusively planned with creativity and local knowledge of the area, sea and sky. These one of a kind event tours can only take place during specific times of the year due to seasonal changes and environmental happenings!
Let's get outdoors and see what's going on this month!
We are likely to have something fun coming up whether your a Florida resident or visiting for a short time. There's something for everyone!
Mananatee Observation Cruise * $25 * Thursdays Special
Thu, Jan 04
|Homosassa Springs Marina
Get an up close look at manatees in the wild and learn about the diversity of plants, wildlife and the beautiful blue waters flowing from the head spring from outside the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park! $25 Every Thursday!!!
Time & Location
Jan 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Homosassa Springs Marina, 10806 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
About the event
We offer a special discount every Thursday at 9:00AM to encourage visitors and locals to learn about our waterways, ecosystems and wildlife!
We get up close to see manatees in the wild and tell you about their natural behavior, anatomy and why they depend on our beautiful rivers and springs to survive!
On our cruise we will see the diversity of plants, wildlife and the beautiful blue waters flowing from the head spring from outside the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park!
Manatee season runs November - March.
This is the best time to see them here in abundance!
This scenic cruise is very diverse and educational! You will know why we are called the Nature Coast after this experience!!!