National Forests in Florida

The National Forests in Florida is now accepting applications for AmeriCorps positions on the Osceola National Forest in Olustee, FL.   AmeriCorps is a national service program for enthusiastic people to put their idealism into action!
These AmeriCorps positions are focused on volunteer coordination and community outreach.  Duties will include:

Recruiting and assisting in the administration of volunteers
Building [...]

June is a great month for the great outdoors as we celebrate National Great Outdoors month!  Check out the events below…
June 5-6: Forest Service Waives Fees in Celebration of National Trails Day
The National Forests in Florida is waiving fees to the public on June 5-6 at select day-use areas in the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala [...]

The Apalachicola National Forest is prescribed burning approximately 1,253 acres today west of the town of Wilma and east of Highway 379.  The burn is taking place in burn unit #69.  See MAP for details.
The Ocala National Forest is also prescribed burning about 3,000 acres in the Shockley Pasture area located north of County Road 42.  The [...]

The Osceola National Forest is seeking volunteers to fill several positions.
“Volunteers help out in all sorts of ways and are a great asset during peak summer months when winter volunteers return north,” said Debra Stucki, District Recreation Program Manager.  “This is a great opportunity for volunteers to serve on national forest lands, enhance their skills [...]

Register now through April 30th. 
The Apalachicola National Forest is hosting its 4th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on May 1 from 8 a.m. to noon for children ages one to 16 years old.  The event is free and open to the public.
The derby location is Buttermilk Pond off of State Road 12 in Liberty County, just [...]