National Forests in Florida

Tallahassee, Fla. – In honor of Veterans Day and those Americans who have served in the armed services, the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees to the public on Nov. 11 at select day-use recreation areas in the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala National Forests. “We extend this invitation to recognize the service and sacrifices of [...]

(Tallahassee) – A conservation field day for local youths will be held Oct. 25 through Nov. 5 at the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center, near Monticello. One thousand sixth graders, 100 per weekday, from schools in Leon and Wakulla counties will visit the center for a full day of conservation activities designed to introduce children [...]

Saturday October 23 is National Make a Difference Day, and the Osceola National Forest will hold a work day at the Olustee Beach Recreation Area. The event is the second in a series to revitalize the forest and its facilities. The event will be from 9 AM to 12 pm, and afterwards, volunteers will be [...]

This Friday, September 24, the Ocala National Forest will host a Freshwater Springs Symposium from 10am – noon at Juniper Springs Recreation Area as part of the Marion County Springs Festival. There will be a re-dedication of the historic spring basin recreation area and afternoon field trips. All events are  free and open to the [...]

This upcoming weekend, August 14-15, many National Forests in Florida recreation sites are fee-free in honor of Back-to-School. Get the family outdoors and have a great time before settling back into the classroom! Free admission applies to certain sites within the Ocala, Apalachicola, and Osceola National Forests. Review the full list of sites in each [...]