Events

117 Events Found
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Smokey Bear's Birthday Celebration

EDT

Come celebrate Smokey Bear's Birthday at Gold Head Branch State Park! We will have several activities to educate and promote prescribed fire!
Gold Head

Keystone Heights, FL

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Marjorie's 129th Birthday Celebration

EDT

Tour the house of Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Yearling and step back in time. With her favorite mango ice cream recipe and live music, there is sure to be something for everybody to do.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Cross Creek, FL

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Gamble Jam

EDT

Musicians gather to play in remembrance of James Gamble Rogers IV, a renowned Florida folk singer.
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, FL

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Guided Bird Walk

EDT

Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park, part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail!
Join a park volunteer for an informative walk on the beach, boardwalks, trails, and other areas.
Anastasia

St. Augustine, FL

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Nature Through The Looking Glass

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.
St. Andrews

Panama City, FL

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Walk On The Wild Side

EDT

Join a park ranger for a guided hike along our Black Island Trail.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Palm Weaving/boondoggle Class

EST

Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Turtle Talk: A Sea Turtle's Journey

EDT

Learn about the sea turtles that nest on the beach at Gamble Rogers State Park
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, FL

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Junior Ranger Program

EDT

Join a park ranger for a Junior Ranger educational program and accompanying activity to explore the four components of the Junior Ranger program.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Star Gaze

CDT

Wish to safely see the Sun in all its glory? Wish to view the heavenly bodies above in the celestial night skies? Join the NorthWest Florida Astronomy Association's Star Gaze, at Henderson Beach!
Henderson Beach

Destin, FL

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An Evening Under The Stars

CST

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

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Fort Mose Historic State Park Bird Walk

EDT

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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Guided Kayak Tour

EDT

Explore the salt marsh and learn the importance of this dynamic ecosystem while paddling peacefully in the estuary.
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, FL

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Nature Through The Looking Glass

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.
St. Andrews

Panama City, FL

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Quilling Class

EST

Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of quilling.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Early American Pie-making Class

EDT

Join expert volunteers and staff as they teach participants the historic art of early American pie-making with wild berries.
Dade Battlefield

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