The theme for this year’s global Earth Day celebration is Restore Our Earth. But what is environmental restoration? And what does it look like for Florida’s unique natural habitats?

Long Key State Park is best known as a kayaking paradise in the Florida Keys. The park’s best-kept secret is a rare cactus barren that provides refuge to the jumping cactus.

Throughout Florida’s history, Black communities have made enormous contributions to our economy and culture.

Whether high up in the trees or deep in underground burrows, animals across Florida live in habitats that are adapted to fire. These seven Florida species depend on prescribed fire for their survival.

Volunteers contribute more than a million hours per year to the success of Florida State Parks. Are you interested in becoming a campground host or resident volunteer? Responsibilities include greeting campers, answering questions and maintaining the campground in exchange for free a campsite.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is known for its beautiful beaches and scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean beneath the park’s trademark lighthouse. The park regularly hosts beach cleanups, relying on the dedication of hundreds of volunteers each month.

In November 2020, two Florida Conservation Corps teams deployed to Pensacola to help with hurricane recovery.

Are you struggling to find gift ideas for the nature lovers in your life? Here are seven ideas to encourage them to get outside, join a group of people who support state parks or help support activities in Florida’s state parks.

From meandering rivers to thick cypress swamps to crystal-clear spring runs, Florida has no shortage of beautiful waterways just waiting to be explored. November is Florida Paddlesports Month, which encourages locals and visitors alike to take to the water on kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.

While eating turkey and watching football are among the more popular Thanksgiving Day traditions, many people every year choose to “opt outdoors” around the holidays. Open on Thanksgiving, Florida State Parks are great places to spend the day outdoors with family, friends or in your own company.

With the recent observance of Veterans Day, several staff members shared stories about how their time in the military gave them the skills necessary to join the Florida Park Service team.

As the leaves change color in fall, there’s a different explosion of color happening at Florida State Parks: the latest wildflower bloom! Each fall, wildflowers grace many of our state parks with their signature bright colors and sweet scents. Here are seven of the best parks in the state where you should stop and smell the flowers.

Florida State Parks have some of the state’s best waterways for paddlers of every skill level. See wildlife, enjoy the peace and quiet or explore wild, hidden places.

At Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, Florida Park Service biologist Rebecca Collins joined butterfly technicians from the University of Florida’s McGui​re Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity to release dozens of Schaus’ swallowtail caterpillars.

In 2019, we were thrilled to announce the addition of a new wildlife ambassador resident at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park: Maximus the Florida black bear. We have an update on his story.

The Florida Park Service is dedicated to keeping park habitats healthy and biodiverse. We can apply what we know about the environment to use Florida-Friendly Landscaping at homes and businesses, kind of like a low-maintenance, mini-state park in your backyard!