What is special about Everglades National Park?

Read the essays selected as winners of the 2010-2011 Everglades Essay Contest to find out.

Fourth grade students that attend the Shark Valley Day Program have the opportunity to submit one-page essays on the topic of what is special about their national park. Each month a winner is selected from the entries and receives a $50 US Savings Bond. One of the monthly winners is chosen to receive the grand prize of a $500 US Savings Bond. These bonds are graciously provided by Shark Valley Tram Tours.

Please click on the months below to read the winning essays.

May 2011 essay winner (PDF file)
Jailene
Florida City Elementary

April 2011 essay winner (PDF file)
Sophia
Carrolton School of the Sacred Heart

March 2011 essay winner (PDF file)
Arianna
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School

February 2011 essay winner (PDF file)
Taimera
Frank C. Martin K-8 Center

January 2011 essay winner (PDF file)
Amanda
Gulfstream Elementary School

December 2010 essay winner (PDF file)
Jose
Jack D. Gordon Elementary School

November 2010 essay winner (PDF file)
Melody
Palmetto Elementary School

October 2010 essay winner (PDF file)
National
Olympia Heights Elementary School

Please Note:
The content of student submitted essays does not reflect the formal opinion of Everglades National Park. Consent to publish the names of students and their essays has been provided by the student's parent or legal guardian.