Upcoming

Location: South Beach Fee: Free with park entry fee Instructor: Mitch (Ranger) Description: 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, behavioral and nesting habits. REGISTER HERE

Location: Classroom (Welcome and Discovery Center) Fee: Free with park entry fee Instructors: Sarah (Ranger) Description: 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

ocation: Black Island Trail Head (Parking Lot #2) Fee: Free with park entry fee Instructor: Mitch (ranger) Description: 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) Sarah (Ranger) Description: 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…