Amy has always known she wanted to work with nature and animals. After studying Wildlife Ecology, it was a natural step for her to find work with the Florida Park Service to protect our natural resources.

These videos show the many different ways you can become active in parks and at home. You can discover cool places, find fun adventures and learn interesting things.

Stephanie's love of the outdoors led her to look for career opportunities where she could combine her skills with her passion.

Participation in Girl Scouts sparked an interest in the sciences and has inspired her to develop a lifelong passion for the outdoors.

As a child, Scarlett would see a park ranger and think "That's the coolest job!"

Deb says the Girl Scout program gave her many outdoor experiences and sparked a love for conservation that led to a career in the sciences.

The Nature Center offers interactive ways to learn about park programs, history and wildlife.

Jim and Jane hope that more people will volunteer with the Florida States Parks because it enriches the park and makes a visible difference.

Harvey’s dedication and enthusiasm at the Crystal River state parks is appreciated and we are lucky to have him on our team! He has been volunteering his time with Crystal River state parks since 2008, giving over 5,000 hours of volunteer service.

The Crystal River state parks are fortunate to have Jeanne’s knowledge and dedication in helping us keep park operations running smoothly!