Volunteer Spotlight
Tom Rockwell, Mike Watson and Danny Bustos have received the Volunteer Team of 3+ Award for Maintenance. They restored the old weathered cabins at the Elks Youth Camp at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
Volunteer Spotlight
The Silver Springs Facility Closure Camping Team has won the Volunteer Team of 3+ Award for maintenance. This team works on cleaning, maintenance and repairs of the campground and cabins at Silver Springs State Park.
Volunteer Spotlight
Diana Gregory, Sue Hamburger and Sue Munson have received the Volunteer Team of 3+ Award for Administration. They help with the native plant shade house, managing the gift shop and volunteering with the Friends of Savannas group.
Volunteer Spotlight
The Highlands County Audubon Society has received a Volunteer Team of 3+ Award for Visitor Services. They built a sheltered, accessible observation pavilion at Highlands Hammock State Park to help visitors connect with nature.
Volunteer Spotlight
Allison Scheflow, Gerald Madden and Carla Albano have won the Volunteer Team of 3+ Award for Resource Management. They monitor the beach at Dr. Von D. Mizel-Eula Johnson State Park for sea turtle nesting activities.
Volunteer Spotlight
The Rainbow Springs Boat Crew has won the Volunteer Team of 3+ Award for Protection. This team patrols the waters of the Rainbow River every day, protecting natural resources and keeping paddlers safe.
Volunteer Spotlight, Logsdon Family
The Logsdon family brings a new face to volunteering. This close-knit family is utilizing volunteer opportunities as new ways to teach and learn.
Volunteer Spotlight
Tyler and Jill Sheff have received the 2020 Team of 2 Award for Protection. They volunteer at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, where Jill helps in the office and Tyler works with the aquarium and the visitor center.
Volunteer Spotlight
Carolyn Morgan and Carol Cone have received the 2020 Team of 2 Award for Administration. They volunteer at Oscar Scherer State Park, where their most recent project was digitizing 35 mm slide films into photos we can use today.
Volunteer Spotlight
Bill and Anita Johnson have received the 2020 Team of 2 Award for Visitor Services. They volunteer at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, where they serve as campground hosts, make repairs to facilities and assist with exotic plant removal.