Explore the Corridor
EXPLORE THE CORRIDOR WEEK
From April 26 - May 3, 2025, we invite you to join us for Explore the Corridor Week! Get to know 19 award-winning state parks by taking a guided nature tour or volunteering your time to help improve them for others. 🌿
Did you know that every state park in Florida relies on volunteers? From gardening to removing invasive plants, conducting trail maintenance to picking up litter, a few hours of your time will help our state parks continue to be the best in the nation and give you the chance to explore the beauty of wild Florida.
Space is limited! Sign up today!
Please be sure to tag your experiences with #ExploretheCorridor on social media!
Find a Volunteer Opportunity Near You Registration deadline is April 24th at 12:00 pm
Panhandle
Blackwater River State Park 04/27 - Kayak River Clean Up
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Blackwater River's Amazon Wishlist.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park 05/03- Roadside Clean Up
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Topsail Hill Preserve's Amazon Wishlist.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park 05/02 - Fencing Installation
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Wakulla Springs' Amazon Wishlist.
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park 04/27 - Beach Clean Up
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop St. George's Amazon Wishlist.
North Florida
Little Talbot Island State Park 04/26 - Beach Clean Up
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Little Talbot Island's Amazon Wishlist.
Devil's Millhopper State Park 05/03 - Guided Sinkhole Hike
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 05/01 - Guided Tour
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
Central Florida
Wekiwa Springs State Park 04/26 - Park Clean Up
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Wekiwa Springs' Amazon Wishlist.
Tomoka State Park 04/26 - Ranger Walk & Guided Tour
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
Silver Springs State Park 04/26 to 05/03 - Safari Tram Tour
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
*Note- be sure to register for the specific date of your choosing! - 4/28- FULL
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach 04/26 - Guided Kayak Tour
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach 04/30 - Invasive Plant Removal
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Gamble Rogers' Amazon Wishlist.
Southwest Florida
Myakka River State Park 04/26 - Deck Restoration
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Myakka River's Amazon Wishlist.
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 04/29 - Invasive Plant Removal
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Dade Battlefield's Amazon Wishlist.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park 04/30 - Build Replay Boxes
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Wiggins Pass' Amazon Wishlist.
Highlands Hammock State Park 04/27 - Guided Nature Walk
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
Southeast Florida & Florida Keys
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park 05/03 - 3-Island Tour and Litter Patrol
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Lignumvitae Botanical Gardens' Amazon Wishlist.
Atlantic Ridge State Park 04/27 - Pollinator Beautification
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Atlantic Ridge's Amazon Wishlist.
Dr. Von D. Mizell- Eula Johnson State Park 05/02 - Invasive Plant Removal & Fence Installation
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Mizell Johnson's Amazon Wishlist.
Bahia Honda State Park 05/03 - Mangrove Planting
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Bahia Honda's Amazon Wishlist.
Bahia Honda State Park 05/03 - Shoreline/Mangrove Kayak Clean Up
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Bahia Honda's Amazon Wishlist.
Bahia Honda State Park 05/03 - Fence Line Clean Up
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Bahia Honda's Amazon Wishlist.
Bahia Honda State Park 05/03 - Beach Clean Up
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Bahia Honda's Amazon Wishlist.
FAQ's
Is free camping available if I sign up for an opportunity? No, free camping is not included through the duration of the volunteer opportunity. If you're interested in camping please check for availability and make reservations on the Florida State Parks website.
I signed up for a volunteer opportunity. What's next? Please review further information and logistics from the Eventbrite confirmation after you register. State park staff may reach out to you as the event day approaches.
Is my ticket valid for everyone I plan to bring with me? No, due to limited capacity, you will need to register each person in your group/party separately.
The event I want to attend is full! What now? Each event has limited capacity and spots fill up quickly! However, cancellations do happen and sign-ups are first come, first serve. Check back regularly to see whether space frees up!
Any other questions? For other specific questions and inquiries, please contact: explore@floridastateparksfoundation.org
About the Florida State Parks Foundation and Live Wildly
The Florida State Parks Foundation, founded in 1993 as Friends of Florida State Parks and renamed in 2018, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to support and help sustain the Florida Park Service, its 175 award-winning parks and trails, local Friends groups and more than 20,000 park volunteers.
Live Wildly's mission is to connect people to wild Florida through inspiration, education, and community engagement. We believe that healthy lands and waters go hand-in-hand with thriving economies and communities. By applying an entrepreneurial approach to conservation, we aim to balance smart growth with a robust economy and a connected, resilient landscape.
Live Wildly and the Florida State Parks Foundation invite individuals, artists, corporations, and organizations who share their vision to join this transformative partnership and support the critical work being done to safeguard and protect wild Florida.
PRESS
Press Release: Florida State Parks Foundation and Live Wildly to host second ‘Explore the Corridor Week’ in April
Press Inquiries:
Live Wildly & Florida State Parks Foundation
explore@floridastateparksfoundation.org