First Day Hike at Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park

Usher in 2026 with a guided New Year’s Day nature walk at **Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park** on Thursday, January 1, at 9:30 a.m. Led by a Native Plant Nursery volunteer, this one-hour, 1.8-mile hike offers an engaging introduction to the park’s unique plants, wildlife, and cultural history while experiencing “the Real Florida.” Participants will meet at the main park entrance on County Road 905 and, while supplies last, receive a commemorative sticker for starting the year on the trail. The walk is free with paid park admission ($2.50 per person; children under six free); guests should bring water, insect repellent, and correct change.