Events

316 Events Found
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First Day Hike 2026

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2026 First Hike of the year! Join us for our Shore to Shade: Exploring Florida's Hidden Worlds is a half mile ranger led hike at 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. Meet in the dayuse parking lot.
Curry Hammock

Marathon, FL

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First Day Hike

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Join Rangers Nick and Rachael on a guided hike through natural communities and along the park's Wildlife Walk.
Homosassa Springs

Homosassa, FL

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First Day Hike

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Join us on New Year's Day for a 2-mile hike through our trails! Learn how you can get involved with helping our park and help keep it safe for guests and wildlife.
Oleta River

Miami, FL

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First Day Hikes At Dagny!

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Start off the year with a guided nature walk in one of the largest contiguous rockland hammocks in existence and learn about the diverse flora and fauna that call this unique ecosystem "home."
Key Largo Hammock

Key Largo, FL

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1st Day Hike Along Whiskey Creek

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Start the New Year by Joining a Park Ranger on a "1st Day Hike Along Whiskey Creek". Learn about the ecosystem and see what the wildlife is doing. Walk hours are 9 am to 11 am, 01-01-2026.
Mizell-Johnson

Dania Beach, FL

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First Day Hikes

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Start the New Year in a State Park with a First Day Hike! Join one of our park rangers and take a guided hike through the beautiful St. Joesph State Park.
St Joseph

Port St Joe, FL

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First Day Hike At Tomoka State Park

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First Day Hike at Tomoka State Park, 2026
Tomoka

Ormond Beach, FL

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Gardens And Groves - First Day Hike

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Join us on a Gardens and Groves First Day Hike! Learn about Florida's role in World War 2 as Marjorie recorded it. Wear footwear appropriate for hiking and bring your own water and bug spray.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Cross Creek, FL

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First Day Hike

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Start the new year with a First Day Hike led by Florida Park Rangers! This hike will explore the beauty and history of our park while learning about the unique ecosystems that make this place special.
Fort Pierce Inlet

Ft. Pierce, FL

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First Day Hike

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Please join staff and volunteers for a guided 1 – 1.25 mile walk over Estuary Bridge/Boardwalk, up the main crossover to view the beach, and through the Dune Trail exploring the Park's 4 ecosystems.
MacArthur Beach

North Palm Beach, FL

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Ranger Led- First Day Hike

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Join a guided First Day Hike at Camp Helen State Park. Kids and adults all across America are participating in First Day Hikes, getting their hearts pumping and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.
Camp Helen

Panama City Beach, FL

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First Day Hike

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Join us on a guided hike to start your year off on the right foot.
Tarkiln Bayou

Pensacola, FL

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First Day Hike On The Trails Of Ponce De Leon

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Join us for a first day hike of the upper and lower Sandy creek trails at Ponce De Leon Springs state Park.
Ponce de Leon Springs

Ponce De Leon, FL

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First Weekend Federal Garrison Day 1

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Travel back in time to 1864 when the Union Army's New York Engineers were in the process of building one of the newest forts in the federal fort system.
Fort Clinch

Fernandina Beach, FL

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1876 Cow Camp

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Step back into the year 1876 as you meander down the trail to the Cow Camp.
Lake Kissimmee

Lake Wales, FL

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Safari Tram Tour

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Explore the diverse natural beauty of Silver Springs on this engaging tram tour led by our knowledgeable park volunteers! Tram must be reserved through EventBrite and is included with admission.
Silver Springs

Silver Springs, FL

Programs

The coloring book cover
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.