Learn about Florida’s plants and animals by exploring collections, hiking and participating in activities with Museum scientists and educators!
These unique events give organizations and participants:
- An up-close look at Museum specimens to learn about the collections and their importance
- The chance to take part in activities relating to Florida’s wildlife
- A special hike and personalized tour of the creatures that live in local parks
This program is aimed at K-6 graders participating in local afterschool programs.
Participating organizations will receive a Museum in the Parks Exploration Backpacks, access to all digital resources and in-person programming, delivered by Museum educators and scientists.
To learn more about the Museums in the Parks program for your organization, contact Alberto López at outreach@floridamuseum.ufl.edu.
Organization Training Video
Museum in the Parks for Everyone
Not part of an afterschool program and want to explore these parks on your own? Check out an Exploration Backpack from your local library and watch our videos to learn about Florida’s natural world!
Exploration Backpacks + VideosAcknowledgements
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [MA-251532-OMS-22].
