Events

Mon, Jul 7 - 11, 2025 8:30 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Become a Junior Naturalist and uncover the hidden wonders of Lovers Key State Park!

Tue, Jul 8, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST

Join a Ranger at the Gator Lake overlook to try and spot American Alligators, Bald Eagles, various wading bird, and many more native species to the state of Florida. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be provided.

Tue, Jul 8, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm EST

Join us for a guided night beach walk to observe a marine sea turtle. This is a permitted activity and reservations are required.

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am EDT

The kind of jaywalking you won't get in trouble for!!! This is a guided hiking tour where we will trek through just about 0.25 miles of scrub to look for our iconic Florida Scrub Jay.

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 10:00 am - 2:30 pm EST

Join park staff and County Forester Arthur Clothier for a curriculum workshop which will include educational activities that focus on trees and forests and their ecosystems.

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am CDT

Join Shana Banana for "Color Me Bananas".

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Guided sunset walk approx 2 miles round trip over unpaved trails. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome.
Meets Canoe Launch Rd. Pavilion at 7pm. Bring water & bug spray. Restroom Available

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

Join us for a 1 hour hike through the Florida scrub and along our spring run under the Full 'Buck' Moon.

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm EDT

Marvel at the spectacular view of the moon rising over the Atlantic Ocean. You will learn fun and interesting facts about the moon and our coastal ecosystem.

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

Join a park ranger on a guided walk down the shoreline and discover some of the birds that call the beach here at Lovers Key home.

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Learn about the sea turtles that nest on the beach at Gamble Rogers State Park

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Come and enjoy a gentle and refreshing sunset yoga class at Blue Spring State Park hosted by Orange City Yoga.

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

Experience the park like never before, after dark! Enjoy the sunset, learn about deer at nature journaling class, visit the kids crafting station and explore the Spring Walk under the moon.

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm EST

Join us for a guided night beach walk to observe a marine sea turtle. This is a permitted activity and reservations are required.

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 8:00 am - 9:00 am EDT

Join other dog lovers on a 1 mile loop over sugar sand hills with your furry friend! No facilities at this locale. Bring water, poop bags, sun protection.

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join us for Coffee with the Ranger! Come have coffee or visit with local Park Rangers to learn about the park and its cultural and natural resources, recreation opportunities, or to ask questions.