The Friends of Cuscowilla

11/23/2024

Always a great time to visit Cuscowilla

09/14/2024

The Butterfly Garden at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center is bustling with butterflies and hummingbirds. Check it out as well as the other natural areas at the park: the Blackwater Swamp Boardwalk and George’s Pond.

09/05/2024

Cuscowilla Sandhill Crane out for a stroll

07/15/2024

06/11/2024

Today, Campers at Cuscowilla Day Camp planted the butterfly garden as part of the Camp Garden. The Edible Orchard was planted by volunteers during Earth Day at Cuscowilla. Plants and trees are provided by the Friends of Cuscowilla. Campers will maintain the garden this summer.

05/22/2024

Check out the latest edition of the Cuscowilla Chronicle at www.Cuscowilla.org

05/18/2024

04/21/2024

Earth Day 2024 was enjoyed by many at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat
Center. The Edible Orchard was planted in the new Camp Garden, the climbing wall was climbed, arrows were shot, fish were fished, and the Blackwater Swamp Boardwalk was explored.

Thanks to our community partners who provided fun and educational programming. Thanks to the musicians who jammed all morning. Thanks to Lady Bugs and Arctic Ice Food Trucks who kept us fed and hydrated on a hot day. And thanks to the volunteers who made the activities possible.

Join us next year for Earth Day 2025 on April 19, 2025. Meanwhile, enjoy your favorite park, Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center.

04/15/2024

Celebrate Earth Day at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center this Saturday, April 20, 9:00 - 1:00. Activities are family friendly, with many focused on kids.

At 9:00 am we will be planting an Edible Orchard for the new Camp Garden.

Our partners will have fun and educational activities at the tabling area.

We will have three great food trucks and live music.

Catch and Release Fishing, Archery, Disc Golf, Hiking,and the Climbing Wall (age 10 and above) will be featured. This event is free and open to the public.

04/01/2024

Thanks to the UF Pre-Dental Society ( - Instagram)) for volunteering with the Friends of Cuscowilla at the Primitive Camping area at Cuscowilla. Volunteers removed temporary fencing, prepped the site, and prepared the area for seeding. They also helped demolish the old brick oven to open up the pavilion for picnic tables.
Many Thanks!

UF Pre-Dental Society: uflpredentalsociety.wixsite.com

Volunteers opportunities are available at Cuscowilla.org/volunteer