Jonathan Dickinson State Park Ranger Programs

• TRAPPER NELSON TOUR
  Year-round, Daily
  Rental/Tour boat fee. Travel three miles up the Loxahatchee River, Florida's first federally-designated "Wild and Scenic River," to join a park ranger for a tour of Trapper Nelson's pioneer homesite. Accessible only by boat. Rental canoes, kayaks, motorboats, and tour boat available.
  Call (561) 746-1466 for more details.
• NATURE WALK
  Year-round, Sunday, 9:00 AM
  Enjoy a ranger-guided walk through pine forests and across Wilson Creek or climb the Hobe Mountain Tower Trail. Comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent are recommended. Trails may sometimes be wet due to local flooding, so wear appropriate shoes. Check at the ranger station for location.
  Call (772) 546-2771 for more details.
• FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
  Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
  Dates vary for the following programs, please call (561) 745-5551 for current information and registration (at least 2 days in advance preferred).
  
  Dip-net Discovery
  Join us at beautiful Pine Grove Lake and learn the secret inhabitants of its waters. After finding these incredible critters we will take a closer look under the microscopes in our air- conditioned lab.
  
  Wildlife Tracks and Signs
  What kind of wildlife live in Jonathan Dickinson State Park? Put on your detective hats and see if you can find evidence of our amazing wildlife and what they need to survive.
  
  Insect Mania
  Take a nature walk along one of our beautiful trails and see what we can find. Then get a close-up look at our insect collection and learn about the variety of insects in our park.
  
  Snakes Alive!
  Join us to learn about Florida’s native snakes and meet 'King,' the 27-year-old kingsnake!
  
  Call (561) 745-5551 for more details.