Events

214 Events Found
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Ranger Led Nature Hike

CDT

Join a Park Ranger on a guided nature hike of Camp Helen State Park.
Camp Helen

Panama City Beach, FL

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Needle Felting Class

EDT

Join us as we learn how to work with felt to make needle felting crafts. Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Dulcimer Retreat

EDT

Come enjoy a weekend of music and fun at the Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat with Bing Futch and Laurie Alsobrook at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
Stephen Foster

White Springs, FL

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The Barnacle Under Moonlight Concert Series

EDT

Enjoy evenings of live music by the bay in the heart of historic Coconut Grove.
The Barnacle

Miami, FL

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Rim Ramble Hike

EDT

The 1.5-mile trail at Paynes Prairie Preserve winds through a dense upland forest, offering scenic views and varied terrain, offering scenic views and opportunities to observe nature.
Paynes Prairie

Gainesville, FL

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Friends Of Savannas Native Plant Sale

EDT

The Friends of Savannas will be selling native plants they nurtured in their nursery to fundraise for Savannas Preserve State Park. There will also be items from their gift shop available to purchase.
Savannas

Port St. Lucie, FL

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Time Machine Tour

EDT

Take a fascinating journey by van through Ichetucknee's history, including the site of the 17th-century Mission de San Martin de Timucua in the Ichetucknee forest.
Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, FL

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Florida Heritage Day

EDT

Join us in celebrating Florida's rich past with a living-history timeline celebrating Florida's rich past with a living-history timeline celebrating several key periods in Florida history.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Beginning Guided Birding Hike

CST

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

Pensacola, FL

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Books Biscuits Butter

EDT

Step back into the 1940's with Florida park staff as we make biscuits on the woodstove. With homemade butter from a butter churn, stick around to eat with us as we read from Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Yearling. This event is specifically planned for school age children who already are, or have an interest in becoming, Junior Rangers.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Cross Creek, FL

Event

An Evening Under The Stars

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!
Big Lagoon

Pensacola, FL

Event

Park After Dark

EDT

Come enjoy a relaxing night gazing at the skies at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Telescopes will be set up to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects.
St Joseph

Port St Joe, FL

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Guided Bird Walk

EST

Join a knowledgeable birder for a walk down the boardwalk and through our historic park to learn about the park's diverse bird life.
Fort Mose

St. Augustine, FL

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Poetry In The Pines

CDT

Natural settings are believed to boost creativity! Join a ranger to find what the longleaf forest inspires within during this improvised poetry writing and reading event on a 1.2 mile trail.
Blackwater River

Holt, FL

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Holiday Craft Class: Natural Ornaments

EDT

Prepare early to decorate your house naturally as we make decorative holiday crafts from palm and palmetto fronds, shells, rocks, pine needles and other natural materials.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Storytime & Hike With A Ranger

EDT

Join a ranger as we read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then a short walk on our Discovery Trail.
Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, 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 71 of the First Three Time National Gold Medal Award Winning Florida State Parks and Trails. 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.