Celebrating 50 Years of Prescribed Fire
The Florida Park Service is celebrating 50 years of prescribed fire in state parks. To commemorate the occasion, burners and staff gathered for a prescribed fire at Falling Waters State Park - the site of the first prescribed burn in 1971.
Discovery Center at Lovers Key State Park
The Discovery Center serves as the gateway to Lovers Key State Park. The facility is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
JUNE IS THE OFFICIAL START TO SUMMER
If hiking, camping, swimming and fishing are on your list for outdoor fun, check out Florida’s state parks!
Resource Management Corner
A Victory Hike for the Strand Swamp Trail marked the long awaited reopening of Collier-Seminole's Strand Swamp Trail. The hard work of park staff and volunteers made it all happen on May 12.
Staff Spotlight, Joseph Berger
Please join us in welcoming new Assistant Park Manager Joseph "Joe" Berger. Here at Collier-Seminole, Joe is in his element when he is outdoors. Even in his spare time, between unpacking moving boxes, you can find him hiking and exploring on one of the park’s challenging trails.
Observing Endangered Species Day
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 is a landmark piece of conservation legislation that led the way for international efforts to protect animal and plant species from extinction. The initial list of the nation’s most endangered species included many familiar Florida wildlife, including the West Indian manatee, American alligator and Florida panther. Today, 114 Florida species are included. 
Celebrating Wildlife Moms
May brings an opportunity to celebrate human mothers and their wildlife counterparts. In honor of this annual holiday, here are five animal moms worth celebrating!
Wildlife Spotting Tips
With an abundance of animals both big and small, wildlife watching is one of the most exciting activities available at Florida State Parks. Whether hiking the trails or paddling down river, here are some tips to help you see more of Florida's amazing animals.
Where to See the Florida Panther
Park visitors sometimes ask where they might see the endangered Florida panther, which prefers remote, undeveloped areas. Read more to learn about your best chances for seeing one of the world’s most elusive animals.
May is Active Aging Month
Take advantage of Florida's famous sunshine by celebrating Active Aging Month outdoors.
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