Jeffrey Tussing

Staff Spotlight, Jeffrey Tussing

Jeffrey is inspired to learn more every day about beaches, wildlife and native plants.

Gregory Wilson

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, Gregory Wilson

Gregory is the recipient of the 2023 Award for Volunteer of the Year.

Tom and Lynn Maize

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, Tom and Lynn Maize

Tom and Lynn are the recipients of the 2023 Volunteer Award for Team in Resource Management.

Gregory Wilson

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, AWARD WINNERS GAMBLE ROGERS 2023

Gregory is the recipient of the 2023 Award for Volunteer of the Year.

Kayak Tour Guide Team

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, Kayak Tour Guide Team

This team is the recipient of the 2023 Citizen Support Organization Award for Resource-based Recreation.

A photo of Ruben and Jann Gam

Volunteer Spotlight, Ruben and Jann Gam

Ruben and Jann’s love of the outdoors inspires them to help preserve Florida’s natural landscapes.

A loggerhead turtle nesting during a guided turtle walk.

Monitoring Sea Turtle Nests in Florida's State Parks

For 2019, most of the sea turtle nests have hatched and the adult turtles are migrating back to their feeding grounds. Here in Florida, park rangers, biologists and volunteers are still telling stories and planning for 2020.

Park Zen

Need a break from the ordinary? Explore Park Zen with your favorite device and discover the rejuvenating power of Florida State Parks.