Events

660 Events Found
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Garden Party!

Thu, May 9, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join us for our monthly "Garden Party" where gardeners of all skill levels meet up and spend the morning learning tips and techniques while working in the gardens at Ravine Gardens State Park. All ages welcome.
Ravine Gardens

Palatka, FL

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Move And Stretch Yoga

Thu, May 9, 2019 9:30 am - 10:30 am EDT

Spend an hour practicing therapeutic movements and stretches to strengthen, align and rejuvenate one's body and mind. Each week will focus on a different section of the body.
Ravine Gardens

Palatka, FL

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Trapper Nelson Interpretive Tour

Thu, May 9, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

The 60 passenger Loxahatchee Queen III takes visitors on a one-and-a-half-hour tour of the river, with a stop at the restored 1930s camp of Trapper Nelson, the "Wildman of the Loxahatchee."
Jonathan Dickinson

Hobe Sound, FL

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Pine Needle Basket Class

Thu, May 9, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Expert pine needle basket makers will host a class to show participants how to make a small basket using longleaf pine needles.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Move And Stretch Tai Chi

Thu, May 9, 2019 11:00 am - 11:45 am EDT

Join Tree Frog for some Tai Chi, a safe, gentle and fun exercise perfect for all ages and abilities. Circular movements help to maintain and improve range of motion while strengthening the muscles, tendons and ligaments around the joints and entire body.
Ravine Gardens

Palatka, FL

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Move And Stretch Hula Hoops!

Thu, May 9, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EDT

This is a great way to get a quick workout on your lunch break. Practice traditional hula hooping around the waist and learn some new tricks too!
Ravine Gardens

Palatka, FL

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Trapper Nelson Interpretive Tour

Fri, May 10, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

The 60 passenger Loxahatchee Queen III takes visitors on a one-and-a-half-hour tour of the river, with a stop at the restored 1930s camp of Trapper Nelson, the "Wildman of the Loxahatchee."
Jonathan Dickinson

Hobe Sound, FL

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Guided Nature Hike

Fri, May 10, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT

Join us for a leisurely stroll through the scrubby flatwoods and river floodplain. Osprey, pleated woodpeckers, and barred owls are some of the wildlife that can be seen.
Jonathan Dickinson

Hobe Sound, FL

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Candle Light Tour

Fri, May 10, 2019 8:40 pm - 9:40 pm EDT

Fort Clinch takes on a whole new appearance at night, lit only by candles and lanterns. Join your tour guide as they walk you around the fort without the use of electric lights of any kind, and see what the Soldiers could see from the walls of the fort.
Fort Clinch

Fernandina Beach, FL

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Star Gazing

Sat, May 11, 2019 4:30 am - 10:00 pm CDT

Join the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association and view the beauty of the universe. First safely observe our closest star, the Sun, then transition to night time observing.
Henderson Beach

Destin, FL

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Family Challenge

Sat, May 11, 2019 8:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT

Explore Topsail Hill Preserve State Park with your family while on a photo scavenger hunt or trying to find one of the park's thirteen geocaches.
Topsail Hill

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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Ocala Plein Air Painters

Sat, May 11, 2019 9:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

Come out and watch a canvas come to life. Some pieces may be available for purchase in the art gallery and gift shop.
Silver Springs

Silver Spring, FL

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Breakfast With A Ranger

Sat, May 11, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

Every second Saturday of the month, enjoy breakfast at the Clubhouse with your family and ask the Ranger questions about this wonderful park.
Topsail Hill

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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2nd Saturday Monthly Beach Cleanup

Sat, May 11, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Help us keep the beaches clean to preserve the natural beauty of health of our delicate ecosystem.
Cape Florida

Key Biscayne,

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Beach Cleanup

Sat, May 11, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join us for a few hours of sun and surf and help keep the park clean. Beach cleanups help remove trash which might otherwise end up endangering sea turtles or shorebirds.
MacArthur Beach

North Palm Beach, FL

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Morning Nature Walk

Sat, May 11, 2019 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

Join a ranger-led trek through Wakulla Springs State Park's varying forest communities. Leaves are budding, dogwood's are blooming, and life is awakening in the park's forests. The habitat beckons. Let your guide make the most of your visit as he points out nature's nuances.
Wakulla Springs

Wakulla Springs, FL

Programs

Jr. Ranger
Program

Jr. Ranger PROGRAM

The Florida State Parks' Junior Ranger Program provides the opportunity 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 the great outdoors and model ways to pursue a healthier, more active, nature-connected lifestyle. Each episode is set in a beautiful Florida State Park and features an outdoor adventure, such as camping, fishing, kayaking or hiking.