Field Trip Opportunities

PLA field trips are a chance to explore the unique public lands near our convention site and get a behind-the-scenes look at partnerships, programs, and operations in action.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Sunday | February 22

SOLD OUT!

Step inside the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. and learn how partnerships help preserve this remarkable piece of history.

Time: 8:15 am - 3:45 pm 

Cost: $80pp with convention registration ($110 without), lunch on your own in downtown St. Augustine

Capacity: 50 people (25 minimum) *

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Canaveral National Seashore

Thursday | February 26

Explore one of Florida’s longest stretches of undeveloped coastline and hear how partnerships protect its natural and cultural treasures.

Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $110pp with convention registration ($140 without), includes lunch

Capacity: 50 people (25 minimum) *

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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Thursday | February 26

SOLD OUT!

Discover a haven for diverse wildlife and see how collaboration supports habitat conservation on Florida’s Space Coast.

Time: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Cost: $110pp with convention registration ($140 without), includes lunch

Capacity: 24 people (15 minimum) *

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*PLA reserves the right to cancel any field trip with fewer than the minimum registrants by January 23, 2026.


PLA member Florida National Parks Association, is offering additional opportunities to explore Florida's National Parks 

The Florida National Parks Association (FNPA) is the official non-profit partner of the National Park Service, supporting a wide range of educational, interpretive, historical, and scientific initiatives across Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks, as well as Big Cypress National Preserve. Through the Biscayne and Everglades National Park Institutes, FNPA enhances the visitor experience in the national parks by offering immersive educational programs that explore the unique ecosystems and rich cultural history of South Florida’s parks and preserve. Proceeds from the programs are used to support South Florida’s National Parks and Preserve.

Enjoy 30% Off FNPA South Florida Park Programs!

FNPA is offering a 30% discount on any of its programs at Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. Use code PLA30, valid for either the weekend before PLA 2026 (Friday–Sunday, Feb 20–22) or the weekend after (Friday–Sunday, Feb 27–Mar 1).

Visit https://www.biscaynenationalparkinstitute.org/

Visit https://www.evergladesnationalparkinstitute.org/

 

FNPA is also hosting the Wellness in the Wilderness Retreat with Sydney Williams from Saturday, Feb 28 – Monday, Mar 2. PLA participants are encouraged to join this immersive experience in nature. Please note that the 30% discount does not apply to this retreat.

Wellness In The Wilderness | Everglades Institute

 

Please contact FNPA's Director of Education, Claudia Murga, directly with any questions regarding this offer.


Front of a kayak at sunset