9:30 am, Saturday, October 24th - Fall Wildflower Walk
Experience and learn about the amazing prairie fall wildflowers and the science behind documenting them with leaders Chris Kiahtipes, PhD. Associate Curator of the USF Herbarium, Lilly Anderson-Messac, Director of North Florida Programs for the Florida Native Plant Society and Stephanie Dunn, Florida Master Naturalist and VP of the Kissimmee Prairie Friends. During this very special event, walk participants will enjoy the prairie wildflowers, while also learning about the process of plant vouchering and how collected plant specimens serve as a valuable resource for research, education and conservation. The two Fall Wildflower Walks at Kissimmee Prairie will be October 24th and 25th, 2026. You really don't want to miss this one! Each walk is limited to only 10 participants.
PLEASE NOTE: Your place will not be reserved without payment. Be sure your transaction is completed when you sign up. Once paid, you will get confirmation emails from the Friends of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve. Registration is first come / first serve.
9:00 am - 9:20 am: Check in
9:30 am - 11:30 pm: Saturday Fall Wildflower Walk
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve is at 33104 NW 192nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL (Map). Cost is $29 for Friends of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve members and $39 for non-members. (Become a Friends member by clicking here.) A $4 per vehicle entry fee is also required and must be paid at the gate when you enter the park.
Questions or need help with your registration? Please email us at info@kissimmeeprairiefriends.org. (Include your phone number if you would like a call and please be patient, we are all volunteers!)
Fitness Requirements: Ability to walk on uneven ground in the prairie. Your registration implies you agree to this waiver of liability.
Cancellation/refund policy: Cancellations must be made by October 10th, 2026 for a refund.
This event is a fundraiser for the Friends of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve. Friends of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve, Inc. was formed in 2011 to work for the preservation, protection, interpretation and promotion of and in the best interest of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve. The Friends is a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and relies on membership fees and private donations to pursue activities on behalf of the Preserve.
