Events

8 Events Found
Event

Junior Ranger Event- Hibernation

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Calling all Junior Rangers! What do the animals who call Blue Spring home do when the weather gets cold? Join us to find out!
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Park After Dark: Winter Welcome

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Celebrate the Winter Solstice! Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and discovery, while experiencing the park after dark.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Full "wolf" Moon Hike

Sat, Jan 3, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

The story of nature changes greatly at night! Join us for a ranger led hike under the full moon.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Park After Dark: Manatees At Night

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

It is amazing to experience the serenity and atmosphere of the park after dark. Enjoy the park in a new way with crafts, nature journaling and exploring.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Junior Ranger Event- Manatee Madness

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Calling all Junior Rangers! Want to learn more about our favorite winter visitor? Join us at Blue Spring to learn all about manatees.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Full "snow" Moon Hike

Mon, Feb 2, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

The story of nature changes greatly at night! Join us for a ranger-led hike under the full moon.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Park After Dark: Manatees In Love

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Experience the story of nature after dark with crafts, nature journaling and exploring.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Junior Ranger Event- Take A Hike

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Calling all Junior Rangers! Have you explored our Pine Island Trail? Let's Take a Hike!
Blue Spring

Orange 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.