Islamorada Area State Parks

Go Slow, Lookout Below!
You can help protect manatees while on the water this holiday weekend by following these simple guidelines:

• Wear polarized sunglasses to help spot manatees.
• Look for large circles on the water (aka manatee footprints), a sign that a manatee is nearby.
• Look for a snout sticking up out of the water.
• Follow posted manatee zones while boating.

Report injured, distressed or dead manatees to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline: 888-404-3922. Early rescue efforts may save a manatee’s life!

South Florida mangroves are on a death march, marking a new era for Earth Mangroves running for their lives may have just hit the end of the road.

Hi ! Our Friends’ group will be hosting our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 15 th at Windley Key Fossil Reef State Park starting at 5:30.
Please come enjoy light refreshments and the company of friends!!

Happy Easter from our staff !!
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Awesome job, everyone!!!

We appreciate everyone coming out and helping us cleanup Shell Key. In total we collected over 340 pounds of trash today. We enjoyed meeting our newbies and seeing our strong 💪 core!

Once again, thank y'all for spending your Saturday giving back and helping make our waters better!

Thank you volunteers for an awesome cleanup!!!

An awesome volunteer group spent the morning picking up trash on Indian Key — good energy, big smiles, and a cleaner island to show for it. Thanks everyone, volunteers make a big difference!

10 am at Windley Key Fossil Reef Stare Park-join us for “A Walk through Time” on January 1!

Start the New Year the Florida way — outdoors. 🌿🥾

First Day Hikes invites you to kick off January 1 with fresh air, open trails, and the natural beauty of Florida State Parks. From peaceful pine forests to scenic coastal paths, these guided hikes are a chance to reflect, recharge, and set the tone for the year ahead one step at a time.

Whether you’re chasing sunrise views, walking with family, or simply craving a quiet moment in nature, there’s no better way to welcome the New Year than on a Florida trail.

Find an event near you 👉 https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/first-day-hikes-2026