Explore the Corridor
EXPLORE THE CORRIDOR WEEK
From October 19 - 26, 2024, we invite you to join us for Explore the Corridor Week! Get to know 10 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 October 16th at 4:00 pm
Blackwater River State Park 10/19 - Kayak River Cleanup
Paynes Prairie State Park 10/19 - Invasive Plant Removal
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Paynes Prairie's Amazon Wishlist.
Highlands Hammock State Park 10/19 - Guided Nature Walk
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
Jonathan Dickinson State Park 10/19 - FireFest (training required!)
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- Can't make it? Shop Jonathan Dickinson's Amazon Wishlist.
Rock Springs Run State Reserve 10/22 - Litter Patrol & Tram Tour
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Rock Springs Run's Amazon Wishlist.
Little Talbot Island State Park 10/24 - Beach Cleanup
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Little Talbot Island's Amazon Wishlist.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park 10/26 - Roadside Cleanup
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Topsail Hill Preserve's Amazon Wishlist.
Tomoka State Park 10/26 - Ranger Walk & Guided Tour
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
Myakka River State Park 10/26 - Deck Restoration
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Myakka River's Amazon Wishlist.
Lignumvitae Botanical Gardens 10/26 - 3-Island Tour and Litter Patrol
- Ready to join? View event details and register!
- Can't make it? Shop Lignumvitae Botanical Gardens' 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.
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.
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 was launched to create a movement in building value and appreciation for nature in Florida. To do so, Live Wildly taps into the sense of pride Floridians have about their state and what makes Florida, Florida for residents and visitors.
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, Live Wildly to Host Second “Explore the Corridor Week” in 10 Florida State Parks
Press Inquiries:
Tim Linafelt, Director of Communications
Florida State Parks Foundation
tim@floridastateparksfoundation.org