Events

257 Events Found
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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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Hike With A Ranger

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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Ranger Led Nature Hike

CST

Join a Park Ranger on a guided nature hike of Camp Helen State Park. The hike will meander through several distinct natural communities, Rangers will discuss the flora and fauna found at the park.
Camp Helen

Panama City Beach, FL

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First Weekend Federal Garrison Day 1

EST

Travel back in time to 1864 when the Union Army's New York Engineers were in the process of building one of the newest forts in the federal fort system.
Fort Clinch

Fernandina Beach, FL

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History Tour

CST

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.
Camp Helen

Panama City Beach, FL

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Christmas On The Florida Frontier

EST

Celebrate a pioneer Christmas at Dade with with period demonstrations, crafts, music and food.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Wesley House Candlelight Tour

CST

A wonderful holiday tradition in South Walton! Enjoy a walk through luminary lined pathways at Eden Gardens State park after sunset, and tour the historic Wesley house decorated for Christmas.
Eden Gardens

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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Marjorie's Holiday Open House

EST

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Experience the historic orange grove as Marjorie would have. Enjoy the "firing of the grove" festive music, and tour the festively decorated house.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Cross Creek, FL

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Full Moon Night Sounds Concert

EST

Come enjoy music, food trucks, games and more at Sebastian Inlet State Park!
Sebastian Inlet

Vero Beach, FL

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First Weekend Federal Garrison Day 2

EST

Travel back in time to 1864 when the Union Army's New York Engineers were in the process of building one of the newest forts in the federal fort system.
Fort Clinch

Fernandina Beach, FL

Event

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

Event

Hike With A Ranger

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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Junior Ranger Club Meeting

EDT

Junior Rangers will meet and complete an activity that will earn them a stamp on their passport
to get one step closer to earning a badge, pin, or other awards.
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, FL

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Guided Bird Walk

EST

Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join our monthly bird walks hosted with the Citrus County Audubon Society.
Homosassa Springs

Homosassa, FL

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3rd Annual Winter Bioblitz

EDT

We will be celebrating and documenting our diverse wildlife and ecosystem engineers as we hike along the scenic Seven Mile Trail! You do not need to be tech savvy or a an avid hiker.
Crystal River Preserve

Crystal River, FL

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Project Wild For Kids

EST

Get out in nature with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities
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
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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.