Butterflies are critical in helping pollinate flowering plants and our food crops. They also help plants reproduce, which in turn helps important ecosystems. Plan to visit our new butterfly garden at the Blockhouse.

Kyle completed an Eagle Scout project to build a new entrance sign to the park.

Celebrate Women's History Month with an itinerary that spans the state and multiple Florida State Parks. Next time you’re planning to hit the road, keep these parks and places in mind!

For thousands of years, Florida’s history was shaped by Native Americans. From rich political societies to hunter-gatherer tribes, the Native people of Florida were as diverse as the environments in which they thrived.

Volunteers contribute thousands of hours every year to help park staff offer visitor service and interpretation, and accomplish maintenance and resource management goals.

Don Leonard is the recipient of an Irene DeLaby Award for 10,000 hours served.

Volunteers at Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park received two awards at the 2021 Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony.

Volunteers at Highlands Hammock and Lake June-in-Winter Preserve state parks received two awards at the 2021 Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony.

Volunteers at Oscar Scherer State Park received five awards at the 2021 Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony.

Volunteers at Myakka River State Park were the recipients of four awards in the 2021 Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony.