Activity Tips
Here you will find tips on all sorts of things for kids, families and mentors to do from their backyard, to local parks, to world-class state parks and federal nature reserves. Whether you just want to take a nature walk, learn to bird watch, fish for a bream or seek or a trophy sail fish, their are tips galore.
Here's a quick list of links to various sites around the state for active nature-based recreation around the state:
Wildlife Viewing, Freshwater Fishing, Hunting, State Parks, State Forests, State Trails, Federal Refuges in Florida, Federal Recreation areas in Florida, Florida County Parks, Forests and Parks, Take Me Fishing--Florida, Florida Boat Ramps, Equestrian Trails, Paddling Trails, Florida Zoos.
If you plan to put on an event of your own, please check out the resources at Best Practices.
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Birding See the Great Florida Birding Trail Site for lots of tips. Another good site is the Bird Education Network. See Draft National Bird Education Strategy.  More Information |
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Fishing Florida is the "Fishing Capital of the World" because it provides a diversity of fish and abundance of places to fishing year round. Moreover, fishing is an inexpensive pastime that is considered a primary gateway to other recreational activities. See Take a Kid Fishing". More Information |
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Forestry See the what Florida's state and commercial forests have to offer. See State Forest Recreation at a glance. More Information |
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Paddling See the Florida Recreation Site for more. More Information |
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Take a Hike See the Florida Hikes Site for lots of tips. More Information |
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Visit a State Park See the Florida State Park Site for lots of tips. More Information |
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Work in a Garden The "Grow Healthy School Garden Project" provides tips for school, community or back yard gardens. See DOE/DOH Resource Guide, FWC Schoolyard Habitats Program, Gardens for Wildlife, and Let's Move School Gardens More Information |