ANIMAL PRESENTATION
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY – 1:00PM
Join our Park Rangers in front of the Terramar Visitor Center for an up-close encounter with some of the park’s resident critters. Presentations often feature the highly threatened Eastern Indigo Snake, Gopher Tortoise, and a Florida Box Turtle. Rangers will share the ecological importance of these fascinating creatures, highlight their natural behaviors and habitats, and provide opportunities for safe, interaction with guests.
Veterinary care, habitats, and food for our interpretive animals are funded by the Friends of Birch State Park. To help sustain the Live Animal Program and other educational initiatives, please consider making a donation.
RANGER-LED TOURS
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY – 10:30AM
Free with park admission. Donations to the Friends of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, are appreciated.
Journey into one of Broward County’s last remaining Tropical Hardwood Hammocks. This 1-mile walk highlights sub-tropical forest characteristics, Coastal Dune Lakes, and the endangered Beach Jacquemontia habitat. The tour also touches on early inhabitants and the area’s settlement history.
All walks begin at the Ranger Station. Duration: 45min – 1 hour.
Comfortable shoes and a water bottle are recommended.
For more information, contact the Ranger Station at (954) 564-4521.
BIRCH BUS BUDDIES PROGRAM
AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION FOR TITLE 1 SCHOOLS IN BROWARD COUNTY
Step into the wonders of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, where students can experience the rare beauty of a Coastal Dune Lake, explore acres of thriving mangrove ecosystems, and observe the dynamic intersection of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Our immersive educational field trips are designed to spark curiosity and foster appreciation for Florida’s unique natural environments.
Throughout the visit, students will have the opportunity to identify native wildlife—including birds, insects, snakes, tortoises, and turtles—while engaging in hands-on learning guided by knowledgeable Park Rangers. Along the way, they’ll play Junior Ranger games and activities scattered along miles of shaded nature trails, cultivating both environmental awareness and a sense of adventure.
As they explore 180 acres of protected habitats, students gain a deeper understanding of the importance of conservation and the lasting impact of Mr. Hugh Taylor Birch’s legacy—a gift that ensures this remarkable natural space remains accessible to the public forever.
What’s Included:
Round-trip transportation: School buses are reserved by the school and reimbursed by Friends of Birch State Park.
Park admission: Covers students, teachers, and chaperones. A final headcount must be confirmed two weeks prior to the trip.
Ranger-guided experiences: Enjoy 2–3 hours of tours, interactive nature programs, and Junior Ranger activities led by our trained staff.
Picnic pavilion access: A reserved pavilion will be available for your group to enjoy lunch (please bring your own food).
For more information, contact Michelle Schmitz at 954-566-0660 or mschmitz@birchstatepark.org.
To sign up and check availability, complete this form.
To help sustain the Birch Bus Buddies Program and other educational initiatives, please consider making a donation.
