| Chinsegut Nature Center |
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| Written by Administrator |
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Located 7 miles north of Brooksville, Chinsegut Nature Center covers 408 of the 828 acres comprising Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA). The area is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Chinsegut Nature Center Commission. and funded by the Pittman-Robertson Program and state legislative appropriations. The nature center is the only educational facility operated by the Commission's Office of Recreational Services. |
| Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 December 2008 16:57 |
Chinsegut was owned in the early 1900s by Col. Raymond Robins, whose colorful career included gold mining in Alaska and serving as an economic advisor to five presidents. Robins named his land "Chinsegut," an Alaskan Innuit Indian word for the "spirit of lost things." Robins used a looser translation: "The place where things of true value that have been lost may be found again.Hernando Calendar
- JAN 10 - HERNANDO JAZZ, 1:30 - 4:30pm Location: THE WELLINGTON CLUBHOUSE, 400 Wexford Drive, Spring Hill. Music by the Hernando Jazz All Stars. Jazz Society Members: Free; Non-Members Admission: $9.00 per person. CALL: 352-683-7254. WEB: www.hernandojazzsociety.org
- JAN. 12 - WINTER BIRDING HIKE, 10:00am - 12:00noon CHINSEGUT NATURE CENTER, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road (CR 476 west of US 41 north), Brooksville. Suggest sturdy shoes, and bring binoculars and birding guide if you have them! Pre-registration requested. CALL: 352-754-6722. WEB: www.MyFWC.com/Chinsegut
- JAN. 14 - Annual Florida Classic Clusters AKC All-Breed, Florida Classic Clusters AKC All Breed Dog Show - CLUSTER #1: January 14-19th AND CLUSTER #2: January 20-24th 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road (SR 50 ½ mile W. of I-75/Exit 301), Brooksville. Breed classes and judging; obedience and rally trials. Vendors, K-9 demonstration, back stage visits. Parking: $5.00. WEB: www.floridaclassicpark.com
- JAN. 14 - GREAT ENTERTAINMENT, 7:00pm BROOKRIDGE CLUBHOUSE, 8150 HAMPTON STREET, BROOKSVILLE. Enjoy an evening of great entertainment listening to the incredible voice of GARY PUCKETT (of the original 1960's group "Gary Puckett and the Union Gap"). General Seating: $15.00 per person. Season tickets available. CALL: 352-597-4620
- JAN. 16 - 30th ANNUAL BROOKSVILLE RAID RE-ENACTMENT, Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11210 Cortez Blvd. (SR 50), Brooksville. Camps open: 9:00am with Presentation of Colors. Ladies' Tea (period dress required, Blue and Grey Ball, Re-enactment of Brooksville Raid battle. Grand Review on Sunday before final reenactment. Bring your chairs (or chair rental available); Food and beverage available for purchase. Admission: $6.00; ages 6 - 12: $3.00; Under 5: Free. WEB: www.brooksvilleraidreenactment.com. CALL: 352-799-0129
- JAN. 16 - CONCERT SERIES, ANUARY 16, 2010 7:00pm HERNANDO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER at Hernando High School, 700 BELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE. AN EVENING OF THE COOL SMOOTH SOUNDS OF "THE VOGUES". INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $25.00 EACH SEASON TIX: $80.00. CALL: 352-799-5577
- JAN. 16 - CNEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION, 9:00am-1:00pm BECOME AN FWC VOLUNTEER! CHINSEGUT NATURE CENTER, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, (CR 476 west of US 41 north), Brooksville. If you love nature, join us to see how volunteers share their time and talent and give back to nature! The day includes a short hike, snacks and beverage, but please bring your 'brown bag' lunch! Please pre-register. 352-754-6722. WEB: www.MyFWC.com/Chinsegut
- JAN. 17,21 - BIG BAND DINNER DANCE, Doors open: 1:00pm; Buffet 1:30pm; Dancing 2-5:00pm. Location: THE PALACE GRAND, 285 Della Court (off US 19), Spring Hill. Dance to the sounds of the big band era with The Frankie Dee New York Orchestra. $25.00 per person. Reservation required: 727-863-7949
- JAN. 22 - GHOSTS!, MAY-STRINGER HERITAGE MUSEUM, 601 Museum Ct., Brooksville. "Belong to the residents" for an evening in one of the oldest restored homes in Hernando County. You never know who or what you'll experience! Hand-held devices (digital cameras, recorders, EMF meters, etc.) permitted. Call for reservations and information. $20.00 per person (cash only), CALL: 352-799-0129. WEB: www.hernandohistoricalmuseumassoc.com
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Annual Hernando Events
- January: ABWA Mermaid Rod Run
- January: Brooksville Raid Festival
- January: Flatlanders Challenge Run
- January: Winter Garden Classic Dog Show
- Jan./Feb: Family Motor Coach Rally
- February: Heritage Days Festival & Crafts Show
- February: Hernando County Fair (Livestock, FFA, 4-H)
- March: Downtown Springtime Craft & Jazz Festival
- March: Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival
- March: Will McLean Music Festival
- April: Spring Blue Grass Festival
- April: Welcome Back Songbirds
- May: Festival in the Park
- May: Hernando Fine Arts Festival
- May: Spring Arts and Craft Festival
- May: Victorian Mother's Day Tea
- July: Bull Riding Blowout
- September: Fall Labor Day Blue Grass Festival
- September: Hernando Beach Yacht Club Craft Boutique
- October: Fall Harvest of Art
- October: Historic Brooksville Annual Antique Street Market & Auction
- October: Seafood Festival & Fishing Tournament
- October: Hernando County Rodeo & Barbeque
- November: Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival
- November: Under The Spreading Oaks Fine Arts Show
- November: Fall Country Craft Fair & Quilt Exhibition
- December: Brooksville Christmas Tour of Yesteryear
- December: Fantasy of Trees
- December: Annual City of Brooksville Christmas Festival
- December: Annual Christmas Parade
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