Imagine drifting along the coffee-colored waters of the Suwannee River. Trees clinging to the steep limestone cliffs arc out over the water, and the calls of mockingbirds and red-shouldered hawks echo ...

Jeffrey is inspired to learn more every day about beaches, wildlife and native plants. Jeffrey was born and raised in Ohio. His favorite activities as a child included swimming at the community pool, ...

For Jane Cummings, becoming a ranger was not just a new job. She became a volunteer for park services in 2013 and knew that she was meant to be a ranger. Jane became a ranger at Wekiwa Springs State ...

Wakulla Springs, like all our state parks, has a unique story to tell. Located a short distance from Tallahassee, Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park is recognized as a world-class destination for ...

Many people visit a park for a few hours, taking in the “highlights” and only experiencing a small part of the whole. Others come back week after week or year after year, exploring these areas over ...

Debbie LaFreniere is the recipient of the 2022 Adult Volunteer of the Year Award for Administration. Debbie with Don Philpott, both holding reptiles. Debbie is a long-time volunteer and member of the ...

We are a highly focused group who feel strongly about history and our environment. We have found the key to preservation and conservation is having an open mind and a dedicated heart. We are grateful ...

Learn about the area’s history in our visitor's center. 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 ...

The Florida Park Service is dedicated to keeping park habitats healthy and biodiverse. We can apply what we know about the environment to use Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) at homes and ...

The Florida Park Service is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Volunteer Recognition Awards! Volunteers are an integral part of our workforce. They contribute time, energy and skills to park ...

Volunteer diver, George Peters, has served his community his entire life. Growing up in Laurelton, New York, George was active as a volunteer firefighter, as well as a public safety rescue and ...