Events

116 Events Found
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Sunrise Paddle

EDT

Wake up and glide into the day with a peaceful paddle down one of Florida's most beautiful rivers!
Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, FL

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Canvas Creations: Painted Placemats Workshop

EDT

Add a personal touch to your table setting! Join us for a hands-on crafting class where you'll design and paint your very own set of 2 heavy canvas fabric placemats.
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, FL

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What's In Season

CDT

Join a Ranger to learn about wildlife that can be found this time of year to include migrating species and stages of development/life cycles for wildlife that inhabit our park.
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

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Storytime & Hike With A Ranger

EST

Join a ranger as we read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then a short walk on our Discovery Trail.
Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, FL

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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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Shell Walk

EDT

Join a park ranger for a shelling trip along the Lovers Key shoreline.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Byok - Bring Your Own Kayak Tour

EDT

Join a park ranger for a fun and informative day paddling your own kayak along beautiful Bulow Creek!
Bulow Plantation

Flagler Beach, FL

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Nature's Story: A Ranger Guided Hike

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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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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Bat Chat

EDT

Seating in the Rec Hall is very limited. Please reserve by calling the park office: 352-726-0315. Thanks to a Boy Scout Eagle project, Fort Cooper has a huge bat house that has 1000's of inhabitants.
Fort Cooper

Inverness, FL

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Bat Viewing

EDT

Come join us for a Bat Viewing at Fort Cooper State Park. We will watch as the bats leave their house for their nightly flight & meal. Entrance fee is $3 per vehicle, exact cash, no change provided.
Fort Cooper

Inverness, FL

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Advanced Birding Workshop

EDT

Take a deeper dive into birding at Tomoka State Park.
Tomoka

Ormond Beach, FL

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Ranger Read Along ~ November

EDT

A monthly program featuring classic children's literature. Adults and children welcome. Refreshments served. free with park admission.
Ravine Gardens

Palatka, FL

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Junior Ranger

EDT

Join a park ranger for a Junior Ranger educational program and accompanying activity to explore the four components of the Junior Ranger program.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, 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

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.