Events

265 Events Found
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Nature's Story: A Ranger Guided Hike

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Join a Ranger every Thursday to hike and learn about native ecosystems, plants, wildlife, and history of St. Andrews State Park.
St. Andrews

Panama City, FL

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Jr Ranger Club Program- Life In A Drop- Learn About Plankton

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am EST

Dive into the hidden world of plankton! Junior Rangers explore tiny ocean drifters, play games, and search for real plankton while learning how these organisms support all marine life.
Windley Key

Islamorada, FL

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Palm Weaving/boondoggle Class

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Walk On The Wild Side

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST

Join a park ranger for a guided hike along our Black Island Trail.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Wood Stove Cooking

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 10:30 am - 1:00 pm EST

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of cooking on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen where Cross Creek Cookery was developed!
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Cross Creek, FL

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Paddle Into Adventure!

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Explore the salt marsh and learn the importance of this dynamic ecosystem while paddling peacefully in the estuary.
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, FL

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Park After Dark: Manatees At Night

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

It is amazing to experience the serenity and atmosphere of the park after dark. Enjoy the park in a new way with crafts, nature journaling and exploring.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Campfire Music Jam

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Bring your instrument or just your voices and sing and play around the campfire.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Beginning Birding Hike

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

Enjoy a hike while learning about bird identification by both sight and sound.
Big Lagoon

Pensacola, FL

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Living History Weekend Day 1

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST

Join us at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park for our Living History Weekend, where you'll experience what life was like in a coastal fortification during the 1860's.
Fort Taylor

Key West, FL

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1876 Cow Camp

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Step back into the year 1876 as you meander down the trail to the Cow Camp.
Lake Kissimmee

Lake Wales, FL

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Living Historian-led Guided Walk Program

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST

Period dressed reenactor-led walk on the Fort King Road with talk on the start of the Second Seminole War at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Junior Ranger Program

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST

Join a park ranger for a Junior Ranger educational program.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Butterflies For Beginners

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Join Betty and Bill on a fun and informative stroll down butterfly lane where you will learn butterfly basics, identification and field practices to earn your own butterfly recognition certificate.
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, FL

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Junior Ranger Event- Magnificent Manatees

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Calling all Junior Rangers! Now that winter is upon us, a beloved aquatic mammal is coming to our area in large numbers. Do you know what that animal is?
Hontoon Island

Deland, FL

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Bird Talk And Walk

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join park staff on a guided bird walk and talk through the park's maritime hardwood hammock and estuary. It is suggested to bring binoculars, water bottle and comfortable walking shoes
MacArthur Beach

North Palm Beach, FL

Programs

The coloring book cover
Program

Color the Real Florida

Florida has 84 natural communities that are home to a variety of plants and animals. Explore coloring pages for eight of these communities by discovering the plants and animals in each habitat.
Composite image of Florida species
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Critter Sheets

Critter Sheets are fun ways to learn about Florida's plants and animals and how you can help wildlife in your community. Print or use these images on your device with your favorite coloring app.

Two Girl Scouts doing Junior Ranger activities. Includes superimposed Girl Scouts Love State Parks and Florida State Park logos
Program

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Check out your all-access-pass to everything you need for your Girl Scouts Love State Parks Virtual Florida Adventure. We have curated a collection of fun activities, park videos and career inspirations just for you.
Jr. Ranger
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Junior Ranger Program

The Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides opportunities for young people to learn, serve and share Florida's natural and cultural resources. Participating Florida State Parks are found throughout the state.
Manatee at Homosassa Springs
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Manatee Educational Program

Get an up-close view of manatees in their natural environment, one of Florida’s sparkling springs. Learn about these gentle giants from park staff and volunteers.
Homosassa Springs
Operation Recreation Geotour
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Operation Recreation Geotour

The Operation Recreation GeoTour, hosted by Geocaching.com, stretches from Pensacola to Key West and includes some of Florida's award-winning state parks! Visit 20 caches and win the Official Operation Recreation Geocoin.
The Outsiders Club
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The Outsiders Club

"The Outsiders Club" is an exciting 30-minute program starring kids who explore Florida State Parks and model ways to pursue a healthier, more active, nature-connected lifestyle, featuring camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking.