Unplug to recharge.
Join us this May for Screen-Free Week: one week to turn off our devices in favor of connection, reflection, and quality time outdoors. In conjunction with the national movement Screen Free Week and Screen-Free Saturdays, take the pledge to go screen-free May 1-7, 2023! When you do, you’ll join a community of thousands of parents and professionals who are navigating our increasing dependence on screens and technology.
Statewide Events
We’re making it easier than ever to participate in Screen-Free Week this year! Between our four youth conservation centers and 350+ partners around the state, we invite you to spend some time outside with us! Be sure to check if the event requires registration. We’ll be posting events here as they solidify. If your organization or someone you know is hosting an event between May 1-7 this year, send us an email at FYCCN@MyFWC.com and we’ll add it to the list.
Northeast Florida
May 3, 5:00 – 6:00 PM | WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS – SNAKES | Tuscawilla Park | Link to Programming
May 5, 7:45 – 8:45 PM | MOONRISE AT THE BEACH | Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area | Link to Programming
May 6, 9:00 – 10:15 AM | PROGRAMS IN THE PARK | Fort King National Historic Landmark | Link to Programming
Central Florida
May 5, 10:00 – 11:30 AM | POLLINATOR POWER | Chinsegut Conservation Center | Link to Programming
May 5, 8:30 PM | FULL MOON HIKE | Colt Creek State Park | Link to Programming
May 6, 8:30 – 10:30 AM | WILDFLOWER WALK | Perry Oldenburg WEA | Link to Programming
May 6, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM | TRAM TOUR | Colt Creek State Park | Program – 9:30 – Link to Programming Program – 11:00 – Link to Programming
May 7, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM | VÁMONOS PA’FUERA! | Suncoast Youth Conservation Center | Link to Programming
South Florida
May 1, 3:00 PM | WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS | Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | Link to Programming
May 2, 10:30AM | MOTHER NATURE & ME: START YOUR GARDEN | Daggerwing Nature Center | Link to Programming
May 2, 3:00 PM | WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS | Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | Link to Programming
May 3, 9:30 AM | STORY TIME FOR TODDLERS | Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | Link to Programming
May 3, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM | BOARDWALK TOURS | Green Cay Nature Center
May 3, 2:15 PM | ANIMAL FEEDING – Kilee, American Kestrel | Green Cay Nature Center
May 4, 10:00 AM | BOARDWALK TOURS | Green Cay Nature Center
May 4, 12:30 PM| HUNTERS OF THE SKIES | Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | Link to Programming
May 4, 7:30 PM | NIGHT HIKE | Riverbend Park | Link to Programming Link to Programming
May 5, 12:30 PM | REPTILES RULE! | Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | Link to Programming
May 5, 1:00 PM | BOARDWALK TOURS | Green Cay Nature Center
May 5, 2:15 PM | ANIMAL FEEDING – Aquatic Turtles | Green Cay Nature Center
May 6, 9:30 AM | HORA DEL CUENTO EN ESPAÑOL (STORY TIME IN SPANISH) | Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | Link to Programming
May 6, 9:30 AM | BUTTERFLIES & POLLINATORS | Riverbend Park | Link to Programming Link to Programming
May 6, 10:00 AM | BIRD TALK & WALK: WETLAND BIRDS | Green Cay Nature Center | Link to Programming
May 6, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM | BOARDWALK TOURS | Green Cay Nature Center
May 6, 10:30 AM | DIP NETTING | Daggerwing Nature Center | Link to Programming
May 6, 1:00 PM | ETHNOBOTANY BOARDWALK TOURS | Green Cay Nature Center | Ethnobotany (Plants & History) Guided Tour Link to Programming
May 6, 2:15 PM | ANIMAL FEEDING – Kilee, American Kestrel | Green Cay Nature Center
Statewide
April 28 – May 7, ALL DAY | FLORIDA WILDQUEST SCAVENGER HUNT | Statewide | Link to Programing
Need to use your screen during screen free week? No problem! Download the GooseChase app and discover some of Florida’s best spots to still be outside and enjoy the wildlife outdoors.
Resources
Download our free resources to support your team, organization, or family in going screen-free May 1-7, 2023!
