Events

180 Events Found
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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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Advanced Birding Workshop

EDT

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

Ormond Beach, 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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Ranger Program

EST

A different experience every weekend! Come join us every Saturday and Sunday for a Ranger-led program. Program is included with park admission and is usually an hour in length.
Silver Springs

Silver Springs, FL

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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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Guided Kayak Tour

EDT

Explore the salt marsh and learn the importance of this dynamic ecosystem while paddling peacefully in the estuary.
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, FL

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Ranger Program

EST

A different experience every weekend! Come join us every Saturday and Sunday for a Ranger-led program. Program is included with park admission and is usually an hour in length.
Silver Springs

Silver Springs, FL

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Guided Bird Walk

EDT

Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park, part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail!
Join a park volunteer for an informative walk on the beach, boardwalks, trails, and other areas.
Anastasia

St. Augustine, 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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Sunrise Paddle

EST

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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Mounds Road Bird Walk

EDT

Join FOTBSP and Halifax River Audubon for a walk through a section of the park that is off the beaten path searching for birds.
Tomoka

Ormond Beach, 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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Wild Edibles Hike: Forage & Explore Nature's Bounty

EDT

Whether you're a curious newcomer or an aspiring forager, this guided hike along the Joe Kenner Nature Trail offers a deeper appreciation for the edible wonders hidden within the maritime forest.
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, 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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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

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Wood Stove Cooking

EST

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

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
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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.