Upcoming Programs at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - All programs and events are open to the public and free with regular park admission unless otherwise noted.
Weekly Ranger Programs - Thursdays
To find out more details about the current week's topic and meeting location call the park at 850-267-8330 or check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofTopsailHillPreserveStatePark/
Geocaching Around Topsail - Every Wednesday and Saturday - 9am - 2pm -- Explore Topsail Hill Preserve State Park with our special 10 station geocache program. Check in at the camp store for your coordinates. Upon completion return to the camp store for your prize.
Breakfast With a Ranger - Second Saturday of the Month- 9am -- Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Clubhouse and ask the Ranger any questions you may have about the park. Suggested donation $5/ adult and $3/ per child. All funds received support programs, events and improvements in Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.
Family Challenge - Every Saturday - 9am - 2pm -- A fun challenge for you and your family to complete together. Different choices each month whether it is geocaching, photo scavenger hunt, a beach scavenger hunt, an art challenge or..... Check in at the camp store between 9am and 2pm for your family challenge packet. Upon completion, return the packet to the camp store for your treat.
Dirty Friday - First Friday of the month - 8-10am -- Help with beautification projects in the park. Check in at the Ranger Station for location. Wear weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes. Bring water bottle, hat, sunscreen and work gloves.
Reading with a Ranger - First Thursday of the month 10am -- This program is at the Walton County Coastal Branch Library (437 Greenway Trail) A fun story time for children to learn about nature with a Park Ranger.
Sunset Paddle – September 30 – 5:00 pm – 7:30pm
Experience Campbell Lake at sunset on a Ranger guided paddling tour. Participants must be experienced canoers/kayakers over 12 years of age. The paddle tour is space and weather dependent. Fee for the paddle is $40 per person and includes: watercraft rental, park admission fee, tram ride to Campbell Lake, juice/water and a donation to the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Advanced online registration required. Registration is due 5 days before the paddle date and can be done online at www.topsailparkfriends.org on the “Store” page.
Art in the Park - October 13 - 9am - 2pm at the Clubhouse
The final class for our 2017 Art in the Park series will be a Watercolor class on October 13. Join local artist Carol Dickson for an opportunity to create your own beautiful work of art. Class fees for the Watercolor class are $25 and include all materials needed. Regular park admission applies and is paid at ranger station on the day of class. All classes need a minimum of 5 participants to occur. Classes are limited to 10 participants and participants must be at least 12 years of age. Registration is due 7 days before class date and can be done in the park store or online at www.topsailparkfriends.org. The park store is open seven days a week 8am – 5pm.
