Friends of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

🦋 Wings of Florida!
Caught in action: a stunning zebra longwing butterfly enjoying the sunshine at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Moments like this are waiting around every bend of the trail.
Come see what nature has in store today!

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Check out these lovebirds!

In the summer of 1987, Bill and JaCinda Carey got engaged right here at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. What began as a beautiful chapter in their love story has grown into a lifetime of family, community, and giving back.

Today, Bill and JaCinda are the proud parents of four daughters and grandparents to two grandchildren. Birch State Park continues to hold a special place in their hearts, and we are grateful for their ongoing support through their company, Seacrest Pools, their participation in our fundraising events, and JaCinda’s dedicated service on the Friends of Birch State Park Board of Directors.

Thank you, Bill and JaCinda, for helping preserve and enhance the park that has been part of your story for nearly four decades. 💚

📸 Engaged at Birch State Park, Summer 1987

Seacrest Pools JaCinda Burgess Carey

🎶 Liberty, Liberty, Liberty... cleaning up our community! 🎶 💙🌊
A huge thank you to the Mutual Insurance team for joining us for TWO beach cleanups in two weeks! 🙌♻️ Their volunteers removed several buckets of litter from the beach and surrounding areas, helping protect our coastline and keep our park beautiful. 🐚🌴
Thank you for your continued support—we can't wait to see you again next year! 💙👏

Sometimes the smallest moments in nature stop us in our tracks. 🦋

This beautiful visitor is a White Peacock butterfly, a species commonly found throughout South Florida. White Peacock butterflies are fast, low flyers that thrive in warm climates and are often spotted basking in the sun along trails and grassy areas.

A wonderful reminder that there is always something incredible to discover at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As we spend time with family and friends this weekend, we reflect with gratitude on those who gave so much to protect the freedoms and natural places we cherish every day. 🌿

From all of us at Friends of Birch State Park and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, thank you to all who have served and to the families who carry their legacy forward.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. ❤️🤍💙

🌿 Spend Memorial Day Weekend at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park — and enjoy FREE admission to Florida State Parks all weekend long!

In honor of Memorial Day and ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary, Florida State Parks will offer free day-use admission May 23–25.

This Memorial Day, we invite you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with nature while honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

Whether you spend the day biking beneath the canopy roads, kayaking along the water, spotting wildlife, or simply relaxing under the trees, there’s no better place to enjoy the holiday weekend.

📍 Free Day-Use Admission
🗓 May 23–25
🌴 Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Tag your Memorial Day adventure crew below ⬇️

What a day at ⛳💚 Birdies for Birch 2026 Presented by UKG !

From a beautiful day on the course to incredible community support, this year’s tournament was one for the books. We are so grateful to our sponsors, players, volunteers, committee members, and everyone who helped make the event such a success.

Because of your support, Birdies for Birch continues to make a lasting impact at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park—helping preserve, protect, and enhance this incredible urban oasis while supporting education, conservation, and visitor experiences for generations to come.

There were great shots, lots of laughs, amazing on-course experiences, and so many memorable moments throughout the day—and we captured it all!

📸 Check out the full photo gallery here: - https://www.downtownphoto.us/Client-Preview/CORPORATE/Birch-State-Park/Birdies-for-Birch

Thank you for being part of another unforgettable year. We can’t wait to do it again in 2027!

🚴‍♀️ Happy National Bike to Work Day! 🌿☀️

After the workday ends, keep the good ride going with a visit to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

Cruise beneath the shady canopy roads, take in the ocean breeze, and trade traffic stress for nature trails and peaceful views 🌴🌊

Whether you’re logging miles, getting outside, or just looking for a beautiful place to unwind after work, the park is the perfect stop.

Tag your biking buddy and come ride with us! 🚲💚

✂️🌿 Last Thursday, we proudly celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of our new Outdoor Amphitheater & Coastal Corridor Exhibit at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park!

This exciting new space serves as the third and final installation in the Broward County Wildlife Corridor Exhibit project — a collaborative initiative designed to educate and inspire the community about the importance of protecting South Florida’s interconnected ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The first two exhibits opened last year at Flamingo Gardens and the Museum of Discovery and Science, making Birch State Park the culminating piece of this incredible countywide conservation effort. 🌎🐢🌿

Located near Long Lake, the new outdoor amphitheater and exhibit area will provide a dedicated space for ranger-led programs, school field trips, interpretive animal encounters, and hands-on environmental education for years to come. Featuring interactive signage and immersive learning opportunities, the project highlights the unique coastal habitats and wildlife found right here in our park.

We are deeply grateful to the Community Foundation of Broward, MODS, our park staff, project partners, donors, and supporters who helped bring this vision to life. Museum of Discovery and Science

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this major milestone for conservation and environmental education in Broward County! 💚

🌿 A huge thank you to the Florida Institute of CPAs for spending their Saturday giving back to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park during the annual FICPA Day of Service! 💚

On May 16, an incredible team of 23 FICPA volunteers rolled up their sleeves and helped remove barrels of trash from the park grounds and beach, making a lasting impact on one of South Florida’s most treasured natural spaces. 🌊♻️

Special thanks to Friends of Birch Board Member Mary Lou Ruderman for leading this wonderful effort and helping bring the community together in support of conservation and stewardship.

We are so grateful for volunteers like these who help keep our park beautiful for the more than 400,000 visitors who enjoy it each year! 🌴