• The Florida panther's watchful gaze- Courtesy- Ralph Arwood

    Big Cypress

    National Preserve Florida

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2011 Land Owners Meeting

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Date: March 11, 2011
Contact: Bob DeGross, 239-695-1107
Contact: Christine Clark, 239-695-1153

In a continuing effort to improve communication with landowners within the legislative boundaries of Big Cypress National Preserve, National Park Service staff will hold a meeting at the Preserve Headquarters screen pavilion located on U.S. 41 four miles east of S.R. 29 (33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141) on Saturday, March 26th beginning at 1:00 p.m.

There are over 300 privately held parcels within the Preserve. We hope to offer presentations on several topics of interest specifically to those who own property within Big Cypress. A variety of topics related to Preserve management will be covered.

If you have any questions related to this announcement please contact Christine Clark at (239) 695-1153.

Did You Know?

A purple galinule walking along spadder dock.

The purple galinule though one of the most colorful birds in Big Cypress, is often well camouflaged. Look carefully along canal edges and gator holes for this beautiful bird. Many of the surrounding colors blend well with the birds feathers.