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Geocaching, Dancing on Tap At EcoFest Today
There's a full slate of activities scheduled for EcoFest's second and longest day.
Up for some late night drumming and dancing on the beach?
Would a kayak trip on the Pithlachascotee River float your boat?
Joining a drum circle and paddling on the river are two of the many things you can do today during Pasco EcoFest, a festival that puts the spotlight on West Pasco parks and the things you can do in and around them.
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Want to know what's going on today? Here's most of what's on the agenda
Saturday is Cacher Day! The GeoFest Biker’s Poker Run and Hiker's Poker Run are challenges for those that plan on trekking on wheels or foot.
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Time: Registration opens at 9 a.m.
Location: J B Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd, New Port Richey,FL 34655
Think you can succeed at the orienteering challenge? “’Orienteering’ is the sport of using a compass to navigate your way between checkpoints along an unfamiliar course,” according to the EcoFest website. The GeoFest Orienteering Challenge is part of Geocacher Day and offers three separate routes.
Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd, New Port Richey
West Pasco Audubon Society members take folks on a trek in Starkey Park and point out seasonal birds.
Time: 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
Location: J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd, New Port Richey
Journey through a diverse Florida ecosystem to learn about the things that grow there.
Time: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location: J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd, New Port Richey
Learn to make flags with Suzi Herman
Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Location: J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd, New Port Richey
Nathaniel Whitmore, an herbalist from Pennsylvania, gives a lesson on herbal medicine.
Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Herb walk 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park
10500 Wilderness Park Blvd, New Port Richey
Get an up-close encounter with birds of prey.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Audubon Birds of Prey Center presentation at noon.
Location: J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd, New Port Richey
Information about eco-friendly resources in Pasco.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Starkey Wilderness Park (Education Center), 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd, New Port Richey
Local artists display in downtown New Port Richey, including representation from the West Pasco Art Guild, Progress Energy Art Gallery, Chasco Camera Club and more.
Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Location: Peace Hall, across from Sims Park
Down South Kite & Paddle Board will take folks paddle boarding on the Pitlachascotee River.
Time: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 pre-registration; $35 day of event
A showcase of local “green” businesses and organizations. There are also talks and demonstrations about eco-friendly subjects.
Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Location: New Port Richey Public Library (5939 Main St., New Port Richey, Fl)
Flow Yoga owner gives instruction in Frances Avenue Park.
Cost: $5
Time: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Location: Frances Avenue Park, Frances Ave, New Port Richey, Fl.
Experienced paddler Ed Lawlor, owner of Peace-Love-Paddle, will take folks on an excursion on the Pithlachascotee River.
Cost: $10 (Rental charge extra)
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Sets off from kayak launch at James E. Grey Preserve, New Port Richey
Experienced paddler Ed Lawlor, owner of Peace-Love-Paddle, will take folks on an excursion on the Pithlachascotee River.
Cost: $10
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Sets off from kayak launch at James E. Grey Preserve, New Port Richey, Fl
New Port Richey’s first –ever food truck rally, featuring Renny’s Oki Doki, The Dude and His Food, Hott Mess, 3 Suns Organic Bistro, Maui Mama’s, Graffeaties, and Michelle Faedo’s On The Go.
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center, 6630 Van Buren St, New Port Richey
Learn about West Pasco history while taking a trip down the Cotee on the Miss Daisy II
Cost: $8
Departure times: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 pm, 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Location: Sims Park, South Dock
Live music, Kids Fun Zone, BBQ and Arts and Crafts in Sims Park
Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Location: Sims Park, Grand Blvd & Bank St, New Port Richey
Help animals find forever homes.
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center, 6630 Van Buren St,
New Port Richey
Explore the middle reaches of the Cotee on foot with Katie MacMillen from the Environmental Lands division of Pasco County.
Time: 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Location: Starkey Wilderness Park
• Drumming and Dancing at Anclote River Park
An evening of drum circles, dancing, workshops and Eco Troubadors.
Time: 3 p.m. to midnight. Drum Circle starts at 6:30 p.m. See the EcoFest page for detailed schedule of workshops.
Location: Anclote River Park, 1119 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday
Artists will also be painting the benches on the Main Street Bridge in New Port Richey at 9 a.m.as part of a Greater New Port Richey Main Street project.
For a full-three day slate of activies, see our schedule at Get Ready for Pasco EcoFest.
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