GULF BREEZE — Here is Gulf Islands National Seashore’s April ranger programs schedule. All programs are free to participate in and are subject to change without notification.
Fort Pickens: Garrison for Freedom: 2 p.m. daily except April 10, 24 and 27. Meet at the entrance to Fort Pickens.
Bird Walk: 8-10 a.m. Friday, April 21. Meet at the Fort Pickens Campground Store. Discover some of Gulf Islands' springtime residents during this stroll along the beach and maritime forest. Binoculars and field guides will be available for use. Wear sunscreen and bring water.
Stargazing: sunset on Friday, April 21. Meet at the Battery Worth Picnic area. Join park staffers and volunteers from the Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association for an up-close view of celestial objects and learn more about the night sky. Telescopes will be available for use.
Fort Barrancas: Guardian of the Gulf: 2 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Meet at the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center.
School of the Soldier — Musket Firing Demonstrations: 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays (except April 9 and 23). Meet at Fort Pickens’ dry ditch.
Advanced Redoubt: Legacy in Brick & Mortar: 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; meet at Advanced Redoubt’s entrance.
Beach Walk: Life on a Barrier Island: 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Meet at the Fort Pickens Museum. Adults must accompany children who participate in this 30-minute program.
Creature Feature: 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Meet at the Fort Pickens Museum. Adults must accompany children for this 30-minute talk.
There is an entrance fee to the Fort Pickens and Fort Barrancas areas.
Contact the national seashore, 934-2600, for additional information.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Gulf Islands National Seashore’s April ranger programs