Events

252 Events Found
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BREAKFAST WITH A RANGER

Sun, Dec 31, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Join the concessionaire for the $6 breakfast special. Meet a park ranger and ask questions.
Manatee Springs

Chiefland, FL

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Blue Spring First Day Hike

Mon, Jan 1, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 am EST

Join us for a ranger-led guided tour on the boardwalk along the spring run and learn about the history, wildlife, ecology, and management of Blue Spring State Park.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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First Day Guided Hike

Mon, Jan 1, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Join a park ranger for a 2.5-mile round-trip First Day Hike on one of the beautiful trails at Lake Kissimmee State Park!
Lake Kissimmee

Lake Wales, FL

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First Day Hike And Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Jan 1, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

Start the new year on the right foot by hiking park trails in search of hidden signs. Scavenger hunt clues available morning of event. Accessible trail also available.
Oscar Scherer

Osprey, FL

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First Day Hike

Mon, Jan 1, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST

The ranger-led hike will take visitors down the park's mile-long trail to observe multiple springs and learn why protection is so important to Florida's unique water features.
Gilchrist Blue Springs

High Springs, FL

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Blue Spring First Day Hike

Mon, Jan 1, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Join us for a ranger-led guided tour on the boardwalk along the spring run and learn about the history, wildlife, ecology, and management of Blue Spring State Park.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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First Day Hike

Mon, Jan 1, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

First Day Hike at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Guided hike on Cones Dike Trail.
Paynes Prairie

Micanopy, FL

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First Day Hike

Mon, Jan 1, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Start the new year off on the right foot with a leisurely Ranger-guided hike along the 1 mile ADA accessible, with an "easy" degree of difficulty Tarkiln Bayou Trail.
Tarkiln Bayou

Pensacola, FL

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Blue Spring First Day Hike

Mon, Jan 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Join us for a ranger-led guided tour on the boardwalk along the spring run and learn about the history, wildlife, ecology, and management of Blue Spring State Park.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Blue Spring First Day Hike

Mon, Jan 1, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Join us for a ranger-led guided tour on the boardwalk along the spring run and learn about the history, wildlife, ecology, and management of Blue Spring State Park.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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All About Alligators

Wed, Jan 3, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Join a park naturalist to learn more about our local alligators. Reservations required.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Audubon Society Guided Bird Walk

Thu, Jan 4, 2024 8:30 am - 10:00 am EST

The Audubon Society (Sarasota or Venice Audubon) will lead this popular guided bird walk. Learn about bird calls, identification, the parks habitat and more. Water & sturdy shoes recommended. No pets.
Oscar Scherer

Osprey, FL

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Walk On The Wild Side

Fri, Jan 5, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am EST

Join us for a fun and educational hike through the park. Discover the flora and fauna that populate the several ecosystems here at Anastasia. Meet in front of the Island Beach Shop & Grill.
Anastasia

St. Augustine, FL

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Beach And Estuary Walk

Fri, Jan 5, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Join a park ranger for a leisurely hike along the beach and estuary shorelines of Lovers Key. Reservations required.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Dade's Battle Of 1835

Sat, Jan 6, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST

Dade's Battle of 1835 is the annual reenactment that includes battle reenactment at 2 p.m., period soldier & Seminole camps, games & activities for children, historic arts & crafts, cannon firing.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Coquina Beach Walk

Sat, Jan 6, 2024 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST

Join volunteer Jim Gleason for a walk-and-talk along our beach, with a special focus on our spectacular coquina rock outcropping.
Washington Oaks

Palm Coast, 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
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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.