Events

Fri, Aug 1, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

Join a park ranger for a leisurely walk over the estuary and along the beach to discover the natural treasures of the Lovers Key shoreline.

Sat, Aug 2, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

Join a Park Ranger for a guided historical tour of the grounds at Camp Helen. Follow as staff share park history from the Hicks family building the historic structures that still stand on the grounds.

Sat, Aug 2, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join us on a reenactor-led guided walk/program on the Fort King Road.

Sun, Aug 3, 2025 8:15 am - 10:00 am 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.

Sun, Aug 3, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

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

Tue, Aug 5, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

Join a Park Ranger on a guided nature hike of Eden Gardens State Park. The hike will meander through two distinct natural communities, Xeric Hammock and Floodplain Swamp.

Tue, Aug 5, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 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.

Wed, Aug 6, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am CDT

Join us for a reptile show and tell.

Fri, Aug 8, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

Join a park ranger on a guided walk down the shoreline and discover some of the birds that call the beach here at Lovers Key home.

Fri, Aug 8, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Dive into the fascinating world of Ancient Egyptian art and unravel its mysteries!

Fri, Aug 8, 2025 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Marvel at the spectacular view of the moon rising over the Atlantic Ocean. You will learn fun and interesting facts about the moon and our coastal ecosystem.

Sat, Aug 9, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

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

Sat, Aug 9, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am 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.

Sun, Aug 10, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join in a guided paddle down our beautiful salt run and experience the diverse wildlife and peaceful scenery.
Contact Brian Murphy at MurphyKayak@gmail.com to register for the trip. Space is limited.

Sun, Aug 10, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

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

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 8:15 am - 10:00 am 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.