Events | Florida State Parks

Ranger Program

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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, FL

Guided Nature Walk

Mon, Dec 29, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Join staff or a trained volunteer on a guided hike through the Park's different habitats. Learn about the history and wildlife of this special place.

MacArthur Beach

North Palm Beach, FL

Nature Through The Looking Glass

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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.

Panama City, FL

Sunrise Paddle

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 6:30 am - 9:30 am 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

Paddle Into Adventure!

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Glide through the shimmering beauty of the estuarine waters on this two-hour guided kayak tour.

Flagler Beach, FL

The coloring book cover

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

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

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 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

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 some of Florida's award-winning state parks! 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.