Events | Florida State Parks

Pensacola History By The Campfire

Wed, Mar 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm CDT

Join us for a Pensacola Area History discussion around a campfire.

Pensacola, FL

Beginning Birding Hike

Sat, Mar 7, 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, Mar 14, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

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

Pensacola, FL

An Evening Under The Stars

Sat, Mar 14 - 15, 2026 5:30 pm - 12:00 am CDT

Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies!

Pensacola, FL

Beginning Birding Hike

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

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

Pensacola, FL

An Evening Under The Stars

Sat, Mar 28 - 29, 2026 5:30 pm - 12:00 am CDT

Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies!

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.