A ranger removed coral ardisia from the garden at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. The red berries are tell-tale signs of the invasive plant. The pink flowers are azaleas.

Managing Habitats so Native Plants Thrive

Invasive plants threaten the natural environment. Park rangers, biologists and volunteers work hard to ensure that the natural habitats at our state parks represent the best of Florida. There are four things you can do to help native plants.

A state park volunteer at a booth, speaking with guests.

Telling the Story of Springs

In 2022, 70 Florida State Parks staff joined Department of Environmental Protection water quality experts to find new ways to tell the story of Florida's springs.

Park Zen

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