Join a Ranger at the Gator Lake overlook to try and spot American Alligators, Bald Eagles, various wading bird, and many more native species to the state of Florida. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be provided.
Join a Ranger at the Gator Lake overlook to try and spot American Alligators, Bald Eagles, various wading bird, and many more native species to the state of Florida. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be provided.
January 3rd catch Riptide preforming at Sebastian Inlet! Join us for our monthly fundraising concert. All profit from donations, and the game of chance will go directly back into the park. Riptide is non-stop fun, playing a wide range of Pop, Rock, Disco, Motown, and Country. Playing fun upbeat hits with something that everyone loves to sing and dance to. Come join us to catch iconic hits at an amazing park!
March 7th catch Glory Days preforming at Sebastian Inlet! Join us for our monthly fundraising concert. All profit from donations, and the game of chance will go directly back into the park. Glory Days recreates the vocal rock magic of the 60s-80s! Local favorites Donnie Haight and Meg Hickey front a talented six-piece band covering great songs you won't hear elsewhere. Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, The Zombies, reggae, line dancing tunes and much more! Dance, sing along or just soak up the great vibe -- come join us for a magical evening of great music at a wonderful venue!
Join the Historian of Koreshan State Park for an interesting and informative talk celebrating the history and evolution of the Koreshan Unity's General Store! Take a trip down memory lane as we showcase the store's journey over the years. Explore photos and stories that highlight the store's significance in our community. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the store's rich heritage and its impact on the local area.
Join us for an exciting adventure exploring the Estero River at Koreshan State Park! Dive into the rich histories and intriguing mysteries of this beautiful waterway as you paddle through scenic landscapes. A knowledgeable Park Ranger will share fascinating stories about the area's past while you navigate the peaceful waters. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to discover the hidden gems of the Estero River. Grab your kayak and let's embark on a memorable journey together!
The tour will depart from the Koreshan State Park Boat Ramp at 10am...Don't be late!
To register, please email Robert.G.Hughes@FloridaDEP.gov.
Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies! Clear skies permitting, members of the Association will set up telescopes and binoculars to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. The gaze will be held at the Amphitheater, telescopes will be set up on the SE side of the parking area. Please park on the north side of the lot to minimize light pollution and disturbance when coming and going. All participants MUST have entered the park prior to closing time; which is sunset, this time varies throughout the year. The front gates will be locked at that time, and visitors will NOT be permitted to enter the park after closing time. The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply.
NOTE: as sunset times do change throughout the year, please contact the Ranger Station at (850) 492-1595 ahead of time to find out when the front gates will be locking for the evening
Event dates: September 28, October 26
The annual meeting for our Friends of the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Farm Inc. CSO is here again! We will welcome our 2025 Board and Officers and hear from Flo Turcotte about "The Remarkable Friendship of Marge and Julia."