Location: Mid-Beach Fee: Free with park entry fee Instructor: Mitch (Ranger) Join a park ranger on a guided walk down the shoreline and discover some of the birds that call the beach here at Lovers Key home. Learn helpful tips about how to identify these challenging birds while learning their diet, behavior and nesting habits. We recommend bringing binoculars or spotting scope. REGISTER HERE
Location: Black Island Trail Head (Parking Lot #2) Fee: Free with park entry fee Instructor: Mitch (ranger) Join a park ranger for a guided hike along our Black Island Trail. Learn about the fascinating vegetation and wildlife that reside in our maritime hammock ecosystem, explore our native butterfly garden, and enjoy a little local history along the way. Closed-toe shoes, bug spray, and water bottles are highly recommended. REGISTER HERE
Location: Community Room (Welcome and Discovery Center) Fee: Free with park entry fee Instructors: Mitch (Ranger) Join a park ranger for a Junior Ranger educational program and accompanying activity to explore the four components of the Junior Ranger program: natural resources, cultural resources, recreation, and service. Participants will be eligible for Junior Ranger passport stamps with the successful completion of each component. Space is limited; reservations are required. REGISTER HERE
Location: Classroom (Welcome and Discovery Center) Fee: Free with park entry fee Instructors: Mitch (Ranger) Join a park ranger for an interesting and informative lecture on our local, loveable manatees. Learn what these magnificent mammals are all about, and how you can help protect them. Please note, live manatees are not included in this lecture. Space is limited; reservations are required. REGISTER HERE
Location: Mid-Beach Bridge (Beach Side) Fee: Free Instructor: Trish (ranger) Join a park ranger for a beach cleanup at North Beach. Enjoy a lovely hour on the beach as you do your part to keep our state park (and planet!) clean. Participants will record the types of trash they collect, and the findings will help inform park messaging. Gloves, trash bags, pickers, pencils, and data sheets will be provided.
