L earn about Florida’s plants and animals by exploring collections, hiking and participating in socially distanced activities!
These unique events give 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 and all youth must be accompanied by a paid adult. Register early as there are limited spots available!
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be implemented at all times during the event.
Upcoming Events
Museum in the Parks: Birds at Paynes Prairie
Many species of birds live in Florida, and many more migrate through our state seasonally. Learn about museum collections with…
Museum in the Parks: Plants at San Felasco
It’s easy to overlook plants sometimes, but once you get to know the species and how they work together to…
Museum in the Parks: Herpetology at Paynes Prairie
It’s easy to identify an alligator here in Florida, but do you want to learn about snakes, lizards, frogs and…
Self-Guided Explorations
As we develop these guided tours, we are also offering videos and material so you can explore at your own pace on your own time. Want to take a self-guided exploration of the pollinators of Paynes Prairie?
Nature Kit
We have a kit available in the Collectors Gift Shop offering kid-sized tools and guides to Florida’s natural world. Kits include a one-day parking pass to many of our state parks.
Pollinator Exploration Kit
Beautiful eco-friendly reusable cotton bag- Free One Day Pass to Any Florida State Park (exclusions apply)
- Bees and Other Pollinators (book)
- Magnify glass
- Mesh lid bug jar
- Butterfly tattoos
- Butterfly Rainforest pencil
- Museum in the Parks bingo
- Instructions and more…
