Events | Florida State Parks

Dade Bird Walk

Tue, Feb 3, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

Fall migrants have moved into Dade for their wintering grounds. Bring binoculars or borrow some from the park to see these avian visitors as well as our resident birds.

Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

Beginning Birding Hike

Sat, Feb 7, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

Enjoy a hike while learning about bird identification by both sight and sound.

Pensacola, FL

Shorebirds And Lovebirds Beach Cleanup

Sun, Feb 8, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Grab your lovebird and come help our shorebirds! Join the effort to clean the beaches prior to shorebird nesting season which starts at the end of February.

Port Saint Joe, FL

Guided Bird Walk

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 7:45 am - 9:30 am EST

Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join our monthly bird walks hosted with the Citrus County Audubon Society.

Homosassa Springs

Homosassa, FL

Beginning Birding Hike

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

Enjoy a hike while learning about bird identification by both sight and sound.

Pensacola, FL

Beginning Birding Hike

Sat, Feb 21, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

Enjoy a hike while learning about bird identification by both sight and sound.

Pensacola, FL

Beginning Birding Hike

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

Enjoy a hike while learning about bird identification by both sight and sound.

Pensacola, 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.