In order to better acquaint you with Honeymoon Island’s abundant flora and fauna, the Rotary Centennial Nature Center has developed a number of programs that are created to give you an exciting and informative look at this wonderful world of natural life.

Below is a list of interpretive programs that are being developed by the Rotary Centennial Nature Center staff and will be offered on both a scheduled basis and per request by calling the park directly. These programs will begin to be available to the public once the Nature Center is open.

	Osprey Trail Walk takes you on a guided hike featuring mature Slash Pine woods, mangrove strands and sea grass beds, sea oats and dune communities. The trail features Osprey and Great Horned Owl nesting sites, Gopher Tortoise burrows, and the chance sightings of various forest birds, shore birds, wading and fishing birds, armadillos, and various reptiles. In addition, many interesting plants, shrubs, trees bearing seeds, berries and colorful wildflowers can be seen along the trail.
	North Beach Hike will take you up Honeymoon’s north sand spit for a true island experience. Shelling and rock hounding are the highlights for beachcombers, while timid shorebirds busy themselves in the tidal zones. The sand spit is dynamic and ever-changing, and the northern tip allows for a fantastic view of Three Rooker Bar and Anclote Key Preserve, as well as a chance to view Pelican Cove, where Bottle Nose Dolphin are often seen herding Mullet.
Below is a list of programs that will allow you to experience firsthand the many aspects of Honeymoon Island's natural environment.
	Animal Signs: Smart sleuthing of scat and tracks, along with other unusual and surprising signs provide evidence of the activities of wildlife. Learn to identify different types of animals based on their droppings and fur deposits in order to uncover the missing clues to discover who ate who, what happened when, as well as where, how and why!
	Sea Turtles: Learn all about Honeymoon's resident turtles, their life histories, when and where they typically nest, what they feed on, how increasing human impacts are affecting them and how we can help protect these stately and stoic ocean-goers.
	Winds Aloft: Witness the many effects of wind and weather on the island. Learn how wind has changed and continues to change Honeymoon’s beautiful landscape through erosion and abrasion, and how nearly nothing escapes its shaping force.
	Beauties of the Park: An easy walk along the Osprey Trail provides an opportunity for visitors to see some of nature's beautiful butterflies, a colorful assortment of Honeymoon Island's many wildflowers and other examples of the island's unique plant life.
	Apex Predator; The Great Horned Owl: Join in for a guided session discovering the might and majesty of this winged master of the woods. Discover what puts these creatures at the top of the food chain, and marvel at their keen senses and specialized adaptations.
	Osprey Overhead: Honeymoon Island hosts an average of up to 20 nesting pairs of these expert fishing birds. Learn why Ospreys are so adept at hunting, what they eat, and how they build their magnificent nests and rear their young.
	Horseshoe Crabs: The large empty shells of these adaptable ancient crustaceans often wash ashore during high tides and storms, and are a tell-tale sign of their existence here on the island during yearly migrations. Witness the dramatic effects they have upon the island, how they affect birds, how they reproduce, and learn other secrets as unique and amazing as the shape and appearance of their shell.
	Beach Combing for Beach Life: Life is abundant along the seashore. Discover, uncover, hunt, gather and collect information and insight as we comb the beach for life in the surf, tide pools, along the sandy shore and in the freshly washed up wrack. Seaside plants survive salt spray, and manage to take hold in shifting dunes. A multitude of creatures such as crabs, starfish, mollusks, birds, plants and wildflowers seem to thrive in harsh conditions.
	Honeymoon Critters: Come along the seashore and hand select shells, rocks, seeds and other nature objects for creating a Honeymoon Critter. The variety nature offers seems endless, and your creativity will be free to turn your objects into fantastic, three dimensional creatures.
	Shell Tools of the Tocobago Indians: Archeological evidence indicates the presence of Native American inhabitants on the barrier islands. Shell beads, pendants, conch scrapers and dippers found in Indian Mounds in Ohio display the extensive trade in marine products from the Florida seashore in North America. The early people of Florida had few stones to make tools so shells served as drinking cups, picks, hammers, fishhooks and shark teeth made good cutting knives.
	Focus on Shorebirds: They're fun to watch, but sometimes tough to identify; one of the more challenging tasks in bird watching. In the classroom you'll learn all about these common visitors to the Gulf Coast, comparing traits like bill size and plumage. Then we'll take you to a popular viewing area, where you can practice identifying several different kinds of shorebirds.
	Animals of Honeymoon Island State Park: Everyone loves wildlife, and our Nature Guide will show you just how many different species call Honeymoon home. Whether in the air, on the land, or at sea, a variety of animals inhabit every corner of this beautiful island.