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When she started working in 1971, it was “just a job.” Throughout her career, Sandy enjoyed her work at most levels of the organization.

Shannon advises: “Know that you are capable of everything. You are strong enough. You are smart enough.”

Elena advises today’s Girl Scouts to “follow your star and do what you love!” along with work hard and have fun.

Diana’s love of the outdoors helped her find a position in the AmeriCorps program before becoming a park ranger in 2006.

Gabrielle was inspired to become a park ranger because she loves being outdoors and wanted to do her part to protect our natural resources.

As a park ranger at Rainbow Springs State Park, Thea loves her park uniform. She says she feels like she is still wearing a Girl Scout uniform every day.

Last year, 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’ve got some more news about “Max” and 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 (FFL) at homes and businesses, kind of like a low-maintenance, mini-state park in your backyard!

Florida’s highest point is the lowest of any state, but the peninsula’s remarkable geological history is anything but flat. Check out this profile of state parks that protect rockin’ geological features.

Strolling through a forest or relaxing by a lake can make us feel better — and lower stress has mental and physical benefits. Sometimes it’s difficult to make time for the outdoors, but getting just a little bit of nature can have a big positive impact.

Florida State Parks have some of the nation’s best beaches, and they’re also important refuges for wildlife. If you plan to visit the beach this summer, check out these practical tips for making the beach safer for wildlife.

Great news — state parks are growing! Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet recently approved several park land acquisitions as part of the Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Forever land conservation program.

July 16 is World Snake Day, and Florida is a great place to celebrate. Why would anyone celebrate snakes? Often thought to be ominous, snakes have an important role in the ecosystem and are usually not dangerous to people. We talked to two Florida Park Service snake experts to learn more.

Need a break from the ordinary? Explore Park Zen with your favorite device and discover the rejuvenating power of Florida State Parks.

During the spring and summer months, news reports of wildland fires raging somewhere in the nation are common. Sometimes, state park staff are called upon by the Florida Forest Service to fight fire both within and outside of state parks.

Do you ever notice bird sounds outside your window, or catch sight of fluttering movement in the canopy during a walk in the park? There are about 330 native species of birds in Florida, and you can find many of them in Florida State Parks.