Events

27 Events Found
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

Pavilion Chat With A Ranger

CDT

Come chat with a Ranger and learn more about Ponce De Leon Springs State Park.
Ponce de Leon Springs

Ponce De Leon, FL

Event

Walk On The Wild Side

EDT

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

Fort Myers Beach, FL

Event

International Coastal Cleanup

EDT

Help us Celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day at William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Area by helping to remove litter from the state park beach. Wear work clothes, shoes, and water.
Rish Recreation Area

Port St Joe, FL

Event

Munchin' Manatees

EDT

Join a park ranger for an interesting and informative lecture on our local, loveable manatees.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, 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

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

Beach And Estuary Walk

EDT

Join a park ranger for a leisurely walk over the estuary and along the beach to discover the natural treasures of the Lovers Key shoreline.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

Event

Fall Wildflower/butterfly Walk

EDT

Fall wildflowers and butterflies are typically at their peak in Central Florida in the fall. Join a park ranger as we walk the park trails and look for both wildflowers and butterflies.
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

Shell Walk

EDT

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

Fort Myers Beach, 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

Bat Chat

EDT

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

Inverness, FL

Event

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

Event

Munchin Manatees

EDT

Join a park ranger for an interesting and informative lecture on our local, loveable manatees.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, 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

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.