Everglades National Park - Ranger Guided (U.S. National Park Service)

Programs for the 2009-2010 School Year Are Full

Thank you to our local educators for your continued support of our programming. We are currently working with teachers who submitted registrations. We will do everything we can to provide trips for as many groups as possible. If you submitted a registration, but have not yet heard from us, we will be contacting you soon.

Does your school have an alternative schedule? If you are interested in trips during FCAT testing, contact us with this form.

Ranger passing out periphyton to students

NPS Photo by Katy Raits

Ranger Greg passes out periphyton to 5th grade students at Long Pine Key.

Everglades Environmental Education Program

The National Park Service seeks to instill in all visitors an appreciation for South Florida's natural areas, and to cultivate an awareness of the many challenges they face. To this end, Everglades National Park sponsors on-site, curriculum-based education programs for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes. As today's students become tomorrow's leaders, it is hoped that they will be motivated to help solve the many problems we face today.

These programs are best suited for local schools within reasonable driving distance to the park. Participation in these programs is free of charge and only available by advance reservation.

Currently, the park offers four main programs:

4th Grade - Shark Valley Day Program

5th & 6th Grade - Royal Palm Day Program

5th & 6th Grade - Loop Road Camp Program

5th & 6th Grade - Hidden Lake Camp Program

All participating teachers are required to attend training workshops before bringing their classes to the park. Workshops give teachers valuable background information for bringing the Everglades into the classroom. Educators will be introduced to a series of activities that can be used prior to, or after, their visit to the park. The ranger-led program serves as but one component of a complete Everglades curriculum.

For more information please call the Education Office at
(305) 242-7753 or email us here.