03/04/2026
Weโll be serving on March 7th for the West Florida Fire & Nature Festival ๐๐ Hope to see you there!!
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Information provided by The Longleaf Alliance:
Bring the whole family for a fun, hands-on day outdoors at the inaugural West Florida Fire & Nature Festival on Saturday, Mar. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of West Florida (UWF) by the Edward Ball Nature Trail, 11000 University Parkway in Pensacola.
This free, family-friendly event is designed to help kids and adults learn how prescribed fire helps protect forests, wildlife, and communities.
There will be activities for all ages:
- Prescribed burn demonstrations at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
- Fire engines, UTVs, and equipment displays
- Guided nature hikes and educational animals
- Free face painting, games, and a scavenger hunt
- Tree giveaway and native plants for sale
- Appearances by Burner Bobยฎ the Bobwhite Quail
- Food trucks, music, and fun for all
In case of inclement weather, the rain date for this event is March 21. Find more information online at longleafalliance.org/event/west-florida-fire-nature-festival. A map of the UWF campus is available online at https://map.uwf.edu.