Events

27 Events Found
Event

A Road Back In Time

EST

A Florida History program that is hands-on for students centering on the 1830's. Students will be able to experience firsthand how these early residents of Florida lived.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Junior Ranger Club Meeting

EDT

Junior Rangers will meet and complete an activity that will earn them a stamp on their passport
to get one step closer to earning a badge, pin, or other awards.
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, FL

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Florida Heritage Day

EST

Join us in celebrating Florida's rich past with a living-history timeline celebrating several key periods in Florida history, music, folk crafts, and pioneer games for children.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Nature Through The Looking Glass

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.
St. Andrews

Panama City, FL

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Hike With A Ranger

EDT

This guided hike will involve traversing 2 mi around various ecosystems with a ranger focusing
on a topic of their choice. No hike is the same! Bring water, and comfortable shoes for natural
terrain.
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, FL

Event

Holiday Quilling Class

EST

Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of quilling.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Wood Stove Cooking

EDT

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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Sungazing And Time Telling

EDT

Everglades Astronomical Society presents the sun as you have never seen it before! Look through specially designed telescopes and safely view the sun. You will be amazed!
Collier Seminole

Naples, FL

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Pine Needle Basket Class

EST

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a long-leaf pine needle basket.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

Event

Nature Through The Looking Glass

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.
St. Andrews

Panama City, FL

Event

Hike With A Ranger

EDT

This guided hike will involve traversing 2 mi around various ecosystems with a ranger focusing
on a topic of their choice. No hike is the same! Bring water, and comfortable shoes for natural
terrain.
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, 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
Program

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
Program

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
Program

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
Program

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
Program

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.