Salena served two terms in the Florida Conservation Corps before joining the Florida State Parks team as a wildlife biologist.

Nicky served three terms with the AmeriCorps program before joining the Florida State Parks team. Today, she is the assistant park manager for Silver Springs State Park.

When she’s not blazing new trails here at the park, you can find Alison at the Key Biscayne Library Garden, where she has volunteered for the past 20 years. She also volunteers at the Kampong National Tropical Botanical Garden. Alison encourage new volunteers while also inspiring our park rangers, visitors and her fellow volunteers.

James (Moe) and Teresa Moriarty are exemplary camp hosts who set the bar high at Highlands Hammock.

Our visitor center has a new Maritime Heritage Exhibit. Dive back in time centuries ago when the New World was a bounty of opportunity and riches for those brave enough to endure the hardships of traveling by sea.

Take a peek beneath the waves where the sunlight shimmers on swaying sea fans and rigid stony corals. The park’s new Coral Cam provides a window to one of Key Largo’s serene yet delicate coral reefs.

Florida's state parks feature 100 miles of pristine beaches across the entire state. In honor of Clean Beaches Week, celebrated July 1 through 7, follow these tips to help keep our beaches healthy and beautiful. 

As the summer months come to a peak, what better way get outdoors than to celebrate Park and Recreation Month this July!

July is National Picnic Month! Pack a picnic lunch and invite your family and friends to a Florida State Park to enjoy good food in the natural environment. 

Richard has always enjoyed working outdoors and working with his hands. Combining those skills and a love for protecting Florida’s resources, it was only natural that Richard found a place to help at Fanning Springs.