Events

180 Events Found
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Friends Of Savannas Native Plant Sale

EDT

The Friends of Savannas will be selling native plants they nurtured in their nursery to fundraise for Savannas Preserve State Park. There will also be items from their gift shop available to purchase.
Savannas

Port St. Lucie, FL

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Time Machine Tour

EDT

Take a fascinating journey by van through Ichetucknee's history, including the site of the 17th-century Mission de San Martin de Timucua in the Ichetucknee forest.
Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, FL

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Books Biscuits Butter

EDT

Step back into the 1940's with Florida park staff as we make biscuits on the woodstove. With homemade butter from a butter churn, stick around to eat with us as we read from Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Yearling. This event is specifically planned for school age children who already are, or have an interest in becoming, Junior Rangers.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Cross Creek, FL

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Park After Dark

EDT

Come enjoy a relaxing night gazing at the skies at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Telescopes will be set up to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects.
St Joseph

Port St Joe, FL

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Poetry In The Pines

CDT

Natural settings are believed to boost creativity! Join a ranger to find what the longleaf forest inspires within during this improvised poetry writing and reading event on a 1.2 mile trail.
Blackwater River

Holt, FL

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Holiday Craft Class: Natural Ornaments

EDT

Prepare early to decorate your house naturally as we make decorative holiday crafts from palm and palmetto fronds, shells, rocks, pine needles and other natural materials.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Storytime & Hike With A Ranger

EDT

Join a ranger as we read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then a short walk on our Discovery Trail.
Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, FL

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Monthly Beach Cleanup

EDT

Help the park remove littler from the beach, which is harmful to marine life. Cleanup supplies will be provided. School age children can receive community service hours upon request.
MacArthur Beach

North Palm Beach, FL

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One Beautiful World Beach Cleanup

EDT

Interested in keeping our beaches clean? Please join us for our monthly beach cleanups hosted by One Beautiful World at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
Hugh Taylor Birch

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Bike Ride To The Hidden Spring

EDT

Ranger-led bicycle tour through its varying forest communities to "Hidden Spring". This round-trip journey will take participants through hardwood uplands, longleaf flatwoods, and cypress sloughs.
Wakulla Springs

Wakulla Springs, FL

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Full Moon Night Sounds Concert

EDT

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

Vero Beach, FL

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Moonlight Concert

EDT

Join us for a night of music under the stars. Musicians Lee Hunter and Joey Kerr will be playing Americana and folk music in the park's amphitheater. There will be stargazing at intermission.
MacArthur Beach

North Palm Beach, FL

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Pine Needle Basket Class

EDT

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Project Learning Tree For Kids

EDT

Get WILD with your children at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoors and outdoor activities teaching nature's mysteries.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Holiday Quilling Class

EDT

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

Bushnell, FL

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Storytime & Hike With A Ranger

EDT

Join a ranger as we read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then a short walk on our Discovery Trail.
Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, 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
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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 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 Florida State Parks and model ways to pursue a healthier, more active, nature-connected lifestyle, featuring camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking.