Events | Florida State Parks

Safety Updates

Effective Feb. 6: Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is now federal law that all persons on a tour boat, ferry or other park-provided watercraft within Florida State Parks are required to wear a mask. Florida State Parks will comply with this order and continue efforts to provide for staff and visitor safety. Please review individual park pages for specific information for each location.

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Sea Turtle Program

Fri, Mar 12, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Learn about the fascinating life cycle and journeys of the marine turtles that visit Lovers Key each summer. Learn about their nesting behavior and what you can do to help protect them.

Fort Myers Beach, FL

Sensational Sharks

Fri, Mar 19, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 pm EDT

Join a park ranger and discover why sharks are incredible, feared and misunderstood. Explore why they're important to our ecosystem and what you can do to help protect them.

Fort Myers Beach, FL

Sea Turtle Program

Fri, Apr 23, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Learn about the fascinating lifecycle and journeys of the marine turtles that visit Lovers Key each summer. Learn about their nesting behavior and find out what you can do to protect them.

Fort Myers Beach, FL

The coloring book cover

Color the Real Florida

Florida has 84 natural communities which are home to a variety of plants and animals living together. Explore coloring pages for eight of these communities by discovering the plants and animals in each habitat.

Composite image of Florida species

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.

Celebrate Greenways and Trails Month

Florida's Greenways and Trails

In celebration of Florida Greenways and Trails Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection invites you to explore the unique paths found throughout the Sunshine State.

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

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

Junior Ranger PROGRAM

The Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides the opportunity 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

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

Operation Recreation Geotour

The Operation Recreation GeoTour hosted by Geocaching.com, stretches from Pensacola to Key West and includes 71 of the First Three Time National Gold Medal Award Winning Florida State Parks and Trails. Visit 20 caches and win the Official Operation Recreation Geocoin.

The Outsiders Club

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.