Events

41 Events Found
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Hike With A Ranger

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 8:00 am - 9:30 am EDT

This guided hike will involve traversing 2 mi around various ecosystems with a ranger focusing
on a topic of their choice. No hike is the same! Bring water, and comfortable shoes for natural
terrain.
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, FL

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Nature's Story: A Ranger Guided Hike

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Join a Ranger every Thursday to hike and learn about native ecosystems, plants, wildlife, and history of St. Andrews State Park.
St. Andrews

Panama City, FL

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Hike With A Ranger - Tails On Trails

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 8:00 am - 9:30 am EDT

We invite you to bring your furry friends out to enjoy a guided 2.5 mile hike around various ecosystems with a ranger
bringing a program of their choice. No hike is the same!
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, FL

Event

Hike With A Ranger

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 8:00 am - 9:30 am EDT

This guided hike will involve traversing 2 mi around various ecosystems with a ranger focusing
on a topic of their choice. No hike is the same! Bring water, and comfortable shoes for natural
terrain.
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, FL

Event

Nature's Story: A Ranger Guided Hike

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Join a Ranger every Thursday to hike and learn about native ecosystems, plants, wildlife, and history of St. Andrews State Park.
St. Andrews

Panama City, FL

Event

Hike With A Ranger

Thu, Dec 25, 2025 8:00 am - 9:30 am EDT

This guided hike will involve traversing 2 mi around various ecosystems with a ranger focusing
on a topic of their choice. No hike is the same! Bring water, and comfortable shoes for natural
terrain.
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, FL

Event

Nature's Story: A Ranger Guided Hike

Thu, Dec 25, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Join a Ranger every Thursday to hike and learn about native ecosystems, plants, wildlife, and history of St. Andrews State Park.
St. Andrews

Panama City, FL

Event

Red And Green Guided Hike

Thu, Dec 25, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

Join us on a red and green guided hike.
Tarkiln Bayou

Pensacola, FL

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Interpretive Scrub Hike With Florida Master Naturalist

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

Interpretive 0.9 mi hike over sugar sand hills, marsh & hammock with frequent stops to describe the plants and history of the area. No restrooms at this site. Bring water, sun protection.
Savannas

Jensen Beach, FL

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Suwannee River First Day Hike

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 7:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join us at Suwannee River for two First Day Hike opportunities! It will be a great time to chat with rangers, connect with nature, and inspire yourself for the upcoming year.
Suwannee River

Live Oak, FL

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Long Key State Park First Day Hike

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Join us at Long Key State Park for a guided hike along the Golden Orb Nature Trail. Hikes will start at 9:00am and 12:00pm. Guests are encouraged to bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Long Key

Long Key, FL

Event

First Day Hike 2026

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

2026 First Hike of the year! Join us for our Shore to Shade: Exploring Florida's Hidden Worlds is a half mile ranger led hike at 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. Meet in the dayuse parking lot.
Curry Hammock

Marathon, FL

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Guided First Day Hike On Historic Old Marco Road.

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

A great way to start your New Year! Take a First Day Hike with a Park Ranger on the historic Old Marco Road. Hike along the scenic Prairie Hammock Trail. This hike will amaze even the most avid hiker.
Collier Seminole

Naples, FL

Event

First Day Hike

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:30 am - 10:45 am EDT

Join Rangers Nick and Rachael on a guided hike through natural communities and along the park's Wildlife Walk.
Homosassa Springs

Homosassa, FL

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1st Day Hike Along Whiskey Creek

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Start the New Year by Joining a Park Ranger on a "1st Day Hike Along Whiskey Creek". Learn about the ecosystem and see what the wildlife is doing. Walk hours are 9 am to 11 am, 01-01-2026.
Mizell-Johnson

Dania Beach, FL

Event

First Day Hike At Tomoka State Park

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

First Day Hike at Tomoka State Park, 2026
Tomoka

Ormond Beach, 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.