Friends of John Pennekamp

Trash Bash Shoreline Cleanup
2024-09-28 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | John Pennekamp Visitor Center and Aquarium, 102601 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
National Public Lands Day is next Saturday, September 28th! You can show your love for our Florida State Parks by helping out with a mangrove cleanup at Far Beach. The cleanup will be at 9:30 AM and last for about an hour. Let the Ranger Station know you are here for the cleanup when you come in!

Buckets, pickers, and gloves will be provided, but please bring protective footwear that can get wet or muddy, water, bug spray, and sunscreen.

If you enjoyed volunteering, later at noon in the Visitor Center, there will be volunteer training for a cool horseshoe crab citizen science project!

Coral Restoration Presentation with Coral Restoration Foundation™
2024-08-31 13:00 - 16:00
Join Coral Restoration Foundation™ for a program to learn more about coral restoration in the Florida Keys!
This program starts at 1 PM in the Visitor Center and Aquarium auditorium and is included in your park admission, Florida State Parks Annual Pass, or monthly Friends of John Pennekamp visit to the park!
