Lovers Key State Park Releases May Program Schedule

9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location: Mid-Beach

Fee: Free with park entry fee

Instructor: Mitch (Ranger)

Join a park ranger for a shelling trip along the Lovers Key shoreline. Learn the names of the seashells you find on your walk, fun facts about the creatures who craft them, and the shelling regulations that help protect these iconic Florida treasures.

9:00 am – 10:15 am

Location: Mid-Beach

Fee: $30 includes park entry fee

Instructors: Shannon

Start your Sunday morning with Yoga by the Sea — a gentle beachside practice blending meditation and mindful flow. Experience the healing power of self-forgiveness through movement and breath, surrounded by the natural beauty of Florida’s gulf coast. This heart-opening class is designed to leave you lighter, calmer, and more connected to yourself.

9:00 am – 10:30 am

Mid-Beach

Fee: Free with park entry fee

Instructor: Mitch (Ranger)

Join a park ranger on a guided walk down the shoreline and discover some of the birds that call the beach here at Lovers Key home. Learn helpful tips about how to identify these challenging birds while learning their diet, behavioral and nesting habits.

9:00 am – 10:30 am

Black Island Trail Head (Parking Lot #2)

Fee: Free with park entry fee

Instructor: Ethan (Ranger)

Description: Join a park ranger for a guided hike along our Black Island Trail. Learn about the fascinating vegetation and wildlife that reside in our maritime hammock ecosystem and enjoy a little local history along the way. Closed-toe shoes, bug spray, and water bottles are highly recommended.
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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Location: Community Room (Welcome and Discovery Center)

Fee: Free with park entry fee

Instructors: Mitch (Ranger)

Join a park ranger for a Junior Ranger educational program and accompanying activity to explore the four components of the Junior Ranger program: natural resources, cultural resources, recreation, and service. Participants will be eligible for Junior Ranger passport stamps with the successful completion of each component.

7:00pm– 8:15pm

Location: Mid-Beach

Fee: $30 includes park entry fee

Instructors: Shannon

Experience the sunset with Yoga by the Sea— a gentle beachside practice blending meditation and mindful flow. Unwind with movement guided by breath as the sun sets over the Gulf. This heart-opening class is designed to help you release the day, leaving you calmer and more connected to yourself.
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9:00 am – 10:00 am

Location: Mid-Beach Bridge (Beach Side)

Fee: Free

Instructor: Ranger/Volunteer Led

Join a park ranger for a beach cleanup at Mid-Beach. Enjoy a lovely hour on the beach as you do your part to keep our state park (and planet!) clean. Participants will record the types of trash they collect, and the findings will help inform park messaging. Gloves, trash bags, pickers, pencils, and data sheets will be provided.