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January 08, 2013
Paurotis Pond Closed for Nesting Season 2013
Everglades National Park announces the seasonal closure of Paurotis Pond and the area beyond the parking area adjacent to the pond, in a continuing effort to protect the endangered Wood Stork and all nesting birds in this area from human disturbance.

December 06, 2012
Prescribed Burn On Thursday December 6
Homestead, Florida: Everglades National Park will be conducting a prescribed burn on Thursday December 6, 2012, in the East Everglades District of the park (Chekika).

December 04, 2012
Peruvian Parks Leader Receives Award
Peruvian National Parks Leader Receives World Heritage Fellowship at Everglades National Park

October 18, 2012
Veterans visit Park’s Nike Missile Site HM-69
Everglades Media Availability Veterans visit Park’s Nike Missile Site HM-69 Sunday October 21

October 15, 2012
Refurbished Missile shell returns to Park
The George T. Baker Aviation School has completed refurbishment of a 41-foot Nike Hercules Missile (shell) and will transfer it back to Everglades National Park on Friday, October 19, at 9:00 a.m.

September 18, 2012
Everglades National Park Celebrates National Public Lands Day
Everglades National Park Celebrates National Public Lands Day

September 16, 2012
Cold War Exhibit Featured to Coe Visitor Center
Cold War Exhibit Featured to Coe Visitor Center

August 27, 2012
Everglades National Park Opens Following Tropical Storm Isaac Closure
Everglades National Park experienced minor impacts from Tropical Storm Isaac and will be open to visitors at 12:00 noon August 28, 2012.

August 21, 2012
Everglades National Park Partners with Local School to Restore a Piece of Cold War History
Everglades National Park Partners with Local School to Restore a Piece of Cold War History

August 01, 2012
Flamingo Marina Boat Ramp Repairs Scheduled
Flamingo Marina Boat Ramp Repairs Aug 6 – Sept 1

July 22, 2012
Search for Missing Boater Concludes with Tragedy
Search for Missing Boater Concludes with Tragedy

July 22, 2012
August Art Exhibit and Artist Reception
The exhibition "Wild Florida" by local photographer Phoenix will be on display during the month of August at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Art Gallery in Everglades National Park. A special "Meet the Artist" reception will be held Saturday, August 4th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center Gallery.

July 22, 2012
Waterways: Preserving Fort Jefferson
The next episode of Waterways ventures 70 miles west of Key West, Florida, to Dry Tortugas National Park, where park staff, masons, conservation specialists and the 482nd Civil Engineers Squadron from Homestead Air Reserve Base are hard at work preserving Fort Jefferson.

July 05, 2012
Deer Hammock Wildfire
Everglades National Park’s Fire Management Division is suppressing a lightning ignited wildfire which started Tuesday July 3rd

June 30, 2012
Everglades National Park Reopens Paurotis Pond
Paurotis Pond reopens after seasonal closure.

June 14, 2012
Park comments on EPA and State Water Quality Agreement
Superintendent comments on Water Quality Agreement between EPA and Florida

June 05, 2012
Park Offers Free Admission this Saturday
Everglades & Dry Tortugas Offer Free Admission this Saturday

May 31, 2012
Photography Exhibit to Open
Everglades National Park is hosting an exciting new photography exhibit entitled, Three Views of the Everglades. The exhibit will be in place from June 2-June 30th, 2012.

May 18, 2012
Free Military Entrance Passes
Thanking America’s Armed Forces Active Duty U.S. Military Offered Free Entrance to All National Parks

May 16, 2012
Celebrate Armed Forces Day
In recognition of Armed Forces Day, Everglades National Park will host a volunteer event

May 16, 2012
Florida Bay Map and Guide Updated
Updated Florida Bay Map and Guide Available

April 30, 2012
Free Nature Photography Class, Sunday May 6
Everglades National Park is pleased to invite the community to visit our Artist in Residence, Mary Keithan, at the Anhinga Trail on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

April 30, 2012
Award Winning Nature Photographer to exhibit at Everglades National Park
Paul Marcellini, an award-winning Miami nature photographer will be displaying a new series of work, called Meet Your Neighbors in the Ernest Coe Visitor’s Center

April 11, 2012
Stunning Photo exhibit at Coe Visitor Center through April 30
There's always something new and interesting to see or hear - so get outdoors and experience the Everglades! The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Art Gallery in Everglades National Park is currently hosting a collection of stunning wildlife photography by Kevan and Linda Sunderland at the Visitor Center Gallery.

April 11, 2012
Artist in the Park Event April 12
Get Outdoors for a special event with current park artist Joanna Kidd and Danni Dowling at Anhinga Trail.

March 21, 2012
New Moon Star Gazing Event
New Moon Star Gazing Event

March 21, 2012
Mark Your Calendar - Pack up the Kids - and Head to the Park for Junior Ranger Day!
Mark Your Calendar - Pack up the Kids - and Head to the Park for Junior Ranger Day!

March 20, 2012
Park Celebrates Archeology Month with Calusa Days at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center
Park Celebrates Archeology Month with Calusa Days at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center

March 16, 2012
Everglades National Park = visitors, money and jobs for local economy
Everglades National Park = visitors, money and jobs for local economy

March 16, 2012
Everglades National Park to Host UNESCO Director General at Tourism Roundtable
Will celebrate 40th Anniversary of UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention Program that draws visitors from around the globe to Florida’s Everglades National Park

March 14, 2012
UNESCO World Poetry Day celebrated in Everglades
UNESCO World Poetry Day celebrated in Everglades

March 13, 2012
Emergency Closure of East Cape and Homestead Canals
Emergency Closure of the East Cape Canal and Homestead Canal

March 13, 2012
Park Celebrates 40th Anniversary of World Heritage Convention
Everglades National Park Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention: Hosts UNESCO Director General

March 12, 2012
Everglades National Park Celebrates 40th Anniversary of World Heritage Convention:
Everglades National Park Celebrates 40th Anniversary of World Heritage Convention: Hosts UNESCO Director General

March 04, 2012
Park to conduct Prescribed Burn Monday March 5, 2012
Park to conduct Prescribed Burn March 5 2012

March 01, 2012
First Annual Everglades "Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Fair"
"Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Fair" is a one-day training event for young bicycle riders designed to prevent bicycle-related accidents and injuries.

February 29, 2012
Meet Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Person
Chat with Marjory Stoneman Douglas, celebrated activist and author of "Everglades: River of Grass" at the Vintage Everglades Day Celebration on Saturday March 3rd, 2012 from 10 AM to 3 PM

February 23, 2012
Superintendent to join Historical Reenactors for Vintage Everglades Day Event!
Superintendent Dan Kimball will join park staff and volunteers portraying important historical characters from the early 20th century as part of the 2nd annual Vintage Everglades Day celebration on Saturday March 3rd, 2012.

February 21, 2012
Park Hosts Public Workshops on the Snake Bight Pole and Troll Zone
Park Hosts Public Workshops on the Snake Bight Pole and Troll Zone March 5 and 8 Homestead Florida: National Park Superintendent Dan Kimball announced today that the park will host two public workshops to provide an update and gather public input on their experiences over the past year using the Snake Bight Pole and Troll Zone in Florida Bay, established in January 2011.

February 14, 2012
New Moon Star Party
Join Park Rangers for a New Moon Star Party. On Saturday, February 25, 2012, at 9:00 pm, Everglades National Park will host a New Moon Star Party event.

February 13, 2012
Presidents Day Volunteer Event at the Nike Missile Site
On Saturday, February 18, 2012, Everglades National Park will host a volunteer event at the park’s historic Nike Missile Site, one of the Nation’s best preserved sites from the Cold War Era.

February 09, 2012
Vintage Everglades Day 2012
Mark Your Calendars for the 2nd Annual "Vintage Day" Celebration at Everglades National Park!

February 06, 2012
February Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit
LIGHT ON WILD FLORIDA Exhibit of photographic prints by Susan Schermer at Coe Visitor Center Now through Feb 29, 2012

January 30, 2012
Waterways Back On-the-Air and Online!
After a nearly four-year hiatus, Waterways has returned with two brand new episodes highlighting invasive exotic species and education programs promoting responsible recreation.

January 20, 2012
Get Outdoors - Come Play with Clay on the Anhinga Trail
Get Outdoors - Come Play with Clay on the Anhinga Trail

January 18, 2012
Get Outdoors for Big Day Birding Adventures at Everglades National Park
Get Outdoors for Big Day Birding Adventures at Everglades National Park

January 06, 2012
Fulfill a Dream, Join the Everglades Volunteer Team
Fulfill a Dream, Join the Everglades Volunteer Team Special volunteer program for Martin Luther King Day

January 04, 2012
Prescribed Burn January 4 and 5
Park plans prescribed burn January 4 and 5, 2012. No related closures anticipated.

December 29, 2011
Update on Park General Management Plan
Update on the Everglades National Park General Management Plan

December 28, 2011
Macroalgae: Hidden Colors of the Sea
Twenty-nine original watercolors by the Tropical Botanic Artists Collective will be on display at the Coe Visitor Center during the month of January 2012

December 22, 2011
Paurotis Pond Closed for Nesting Season 2012
Paurotis Pond closed for 2012 Nesting Season

December 22, 2011
Seasonal Ranger Programs to Begin
Tis’ The Season To Visit Everglades National Park Ranger-Guided Programs Begin December 23th

December 15, 2011
Lanscape Painting on the Anhinga Trail
Artist in Residence, Bill Brody, will demonstrate his artwork and talk to visitors about his large scale landscape paintings

November 29, 2011
Park Continues Prescribed Burn - UPDATE
Park Prescribed Burn Continues after successful ignition this morning

November 29, 2011
"IveGot1" – Mobile App now Available!
IveGot1" – iPhone Mobile App now Available! Track invasive exotic plant and animal species in Florida

November 29, 2011
Art Exhibit Celebrates 10 years of Artists in Residence in Everglades Program
An exciting new art exhibition will celebrate the tenth anniversary of one of South Florida’s most successful art-and-nature collaborations: the Artists In Residence In Everglades (AIRIE) program.

November 28, 2011
Park to Conduct Prescribed Burn
Park to conduct prescribed burn November 29 and 30 in north eastern area of the park

November 11, 2011
Carl Ross and Frank Key Channels Annual Closure
Everglades National Park Closes Carl Ross and Frank Key Channels in Florida Bay to protect Roseate Spoonbills during winter nesting

November 07, 2011
Veterans Day at Everglades National Park
Celebrate Veterans Day Weekend at Everglades National Park Nike Missile Base Open House Saturday Fees waived at all fee stations November 11 - 13

September 15, 2011
Celbrate National Public Lands Day - Volunteer !
Celebrate National Public Lands Day - Come Volunteer at the Park

September 09, 2011
Park Rangers Declare Park Visitor as Missing
Park Rangers Declare Park Visitor as Missing

September 01, 2011
Park Rangers continue search for Park Visitor
Park Rangers continue search for Park Visitor

August 31, 2011
Park Rangers launch search for Park Visitor
Park Rangers launch search for Park Visitor

August 24, 2011
Park Firefighters Manage Shanty Wildfire
Everglades National Park firefighters are currently managing a wildfire that began Tuesday afternoon as a result of a lightning strike.

August 19, 2011
Damage from Lightening Strike Repaired
Damage from Lightening Strike at Everglades National Park Repaired

August 18, 2011
Lightening Strike disrupts phone and internet access
Lightening Strike disrupts phone and internet access at Everglades National Park

August 17, 2011
Parks Curator Nancy Russell Recognized for Excellence
South Florida Parks Curator, Nancy Russell, honored for stewardship of culural resources in south florida parks.

August 05, 2011
Wildfire in Everglades National Park 100% Contained
The "Afternoon Fire" in Everglades National Park (Park) is now 100% contained

August 04, 2011
Everglades Afternoon Fire Update
Firefighters Continue to Manage Wildfire in Everglades National Park

August 03, 2011
Park Firefighters Manage Wildfire caused by Lightning
Everglades National Park firefighters continue to manage a wildfire that began Monday in the northeast sector of the park.

July 27, 2011
Special Presentation on Liguus Tree Snails at Park Visitor Center
Join Artist-in-Residence Kathy Garvey 2:30 pm on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center for a presentation and discussion of liguus tree snails and their unique patterns.

July 11, 2011
Flamingo’s Buttonwood Café Closes for Summer Season
The Buttonwood Café in the Flamingo District of Everglades National Park will be closed for the rest of the summer season, reopening in November 2011.

July 07, 2011
Hola Everglades – An introduction to Everglades National Park en Español
Hola Everglades – An introduction to Everglades National Park en Español

July 05, 2011
Join Everglades National Park in: “Rolling Towards Restoration, One Tire at a Time!’’ Volunteer Event
Join Everglades National Park in: “Rolling Towards Restoration, One Tire at a Time!’’ Volunteer Event

July 02, 2011
“Photographic Images of the Everglades”
Everglades National Park will exhibit photographic works from members of the Purple Isles Art Guild of the Florida Keys from July 1 to July 31, 2011

June 28, 2011
Park Scoping Period Extended for FPL EIS
UPDATE - Park Scoping Period Extended to July 25 for Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Impact Statement

June 24, 2011
Park Videos help Plan a Visit or Experience a Virtual Visit!
Park provides videos to plan a visit or experience a virtual visit through expanded Video Series.

June 24, 2011
Flamingo’s Buttonwood Café Summer Hours
The Buttonwood Café in the Flamingo District of Everglades National Park announces its summer hours.

June 16, 2011
Join Everglades National Park in a “Welcome to the Summer” Volunteer Day and Tour
Everglades National Park is inviting volunteers to plant Muhly Grass in the landscape surrounding the Flamingo Campground kiosk

June 09, 2011
Park seeks public comment on proposed Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Impact Statement
Park seeks public comment on proposed Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Impact Statement

June 09, 2011
Aritist in Residence Demonstration & Discussion Sunday June 26
Join Park Artist in Residence Sunday for a Special Demonstration

June 02, 2011
June Art exhibit for Coe Visitor Center
Visitor Center's rotating Art Exhibit to enjoy the work of Artist Joseph Weinzettle who explores use of traditional and natural materials for his art.

June 02, 2011
Volunteer for Trail Cleanup Saturday
Join park staff and other volunteers for a day of clearing Rowdy Bend Trail in the Flamingo District of the park

April 29, 2011
New Photo Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center for May 2011
May 2011 Coe Visitor Center Photo Exhibit by Paula Baxter

April 21, 2011
Help Your National Park this Arbor Day
Help Your National Park this Arbor Day Volunteer Event - April 30 at Everglades National Park

April 13, 2011
Everglades National Park Celebrates Poetry Month
Encounter Everglades-inspired poetry throughout Everglades National Park this April during the O, Miami Poetry Festival

April 12, 2011
Celebrate National Parks Week at Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks!
Celebrate National Parks Week at Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks! Special Programs Offered and Entrance Fees waived at both parks April 16 - 24

April 11, 2011
“Everglades National Park… A place like no other!”
“Everglades National Park… A place like no other!” Photo Exhibit by Maxis Gámez

April 05, 2011
Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park
Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park - Saturday, April 9, 2011

April 05, 2011
Volunteer Day Saturday April 16
Come out and give back to your national park.

March 18, 2011
Everglades National Park Experiencing Very High Fire Danger
Everglades National Park Experiencing Very High Fire Danger

March 17, 2011
Endangered Plant Art Exhibit at Everglades National Park
Homestead Florida - Update: A special program will be held at Everglades National Park as part of this exhibit.

March 04, 2011
New Exhibit on Invasive Species Unveiled at Four Area Parks and Preserves
New Exhibit on Invasive Species Unveiled at Four Area Parks and Preserves

March 01, 2011
Park Hosts End of Season New Moon Star Party!
Park Hosts End of Season New Moon Star Party!

March 01, 2011
Unique Endangered Plant Art Exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center
Unique Endangered Plant Art Exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center

March 01, 2011
Everglades National Park celebrates Archeology Month
Dig up the past, discover a lost civilization and learn the ways of the Calusa Indians - March 26 and 27

January 27, 2011
“The Everglades” Oil Paintings by Linda Apriletti
“The Everglades” -- Oil Paintings by Linda Apriletti on display at Coe Visitor Center

January 27, 2011
Temporary Evening Closure of Buttonwood Canal Bridge
Temporary evening closure of Buttonwood Canal Bridge Jan 30 thru Feb 24

January 13, 2011
Temporary Closure of Old Ingraham Highway
Temporary Closure of Old Ingraham Highway starting January 18, 2011

January 12, 2011
Don't Miss the first "Vintage Day"Celebration at Everglades National Park!
Saturday, February 5 th , 2011 from 11 AM to 2 PM is a Vintage Day Celebration at Everglades National Park.

January 07, 2011
Electricity now available at 41 Flamingo Campsites at Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park is pleased to announce improvements to the Flamingo campground area

December 30, 2010
Temporary Closure of Paurotis Pond for Nesting Season
Temporary Closure of Paurotis Pond for Nesting Season

December 28, 2010
Everglades National Park Announces Ranger guided winter program schedule
Everglades National Park is preparing for the park’s busy visitor season with a new slate of ranger guided programs

December 28, 2010
Park Hosts New Moon Star Party
Everglades National Park will host a New Moon Star Party event

December 27, 2010
Everglades National Park Advisory
Park Implements Snake Bight Pole and Troll Zone in Florida Bay

December 22, 2010
New Art Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center Features the Imagery of Paul Marcellini
December and January exhibit features award-winning photographer Paul Marcellini

December 17, 2010
Salazar Proposes Additional Bridging of Tamiami Trail to Restore Historic Water Flows to Everglades
Salazar Proposes Additional Bridging of Tamiami Trail to Restore Historic Water Flows to Everglades

November 15, 2010
Everglades Spanish Reality Show
Park and partners work to develop a spanish language reality show where a local spanish family experiences camping in this national park

October 25, 2010
Park Celebrates Veterans Day
Everglades National Park Celebrates Veteran's Day - Historic Nike Missile Base Open House

September 10, 2010
Rare Bird Spotted in Everglades National Park
Cuban Pewee, A Rare Bird to the U.S. Spotted in Everglades National Park

May 05, 2010
  May Art Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center Features Paintings by Kathy Wright
May Art Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center Features Paintings by Kathy Wright The Everglades Project: A Landscape in Flux 

April 13, 2010
Come Celebrate National Parks Week at Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks!
Special Programs Offered and Entrance Fees waived at both parks April 17 - 25

April 08, 2010
Park Museum Acquires Historical Document
Everglades National Park Museum Acquires Historical Documents

March 29, 2010
Junior Ranger Day at Everglades
Your child can become a Junior Ranger April 3! Come be part of Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park!

March 16, 2010
Join Everglades Rangers for "Nocturnal Encounters"
Join Everglades Rangers for "Nocturnal Encounters"

March 16, 2010
Phase 2 of Spreader Swales Pilot to Commence
Everglades National Park Announces Intent to Proceed With Second Phase of Spreader Swales Pilot Project

March 10, 2010
Park to offer Special Tours March 27 and 28 for Archaeology Month
Park to offer Special Tours March 27 and 28 for Archaeology Month

March 09, 2010
March Art Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center Features work of Linda Apriletti
March Art Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center Features paintings of Linda Apriletti

February 17, 2010
Park Implements Manatee Protection Areas in Chokoloskee Bay
Everglades National Park Implements Manatee Protection Areas in Chokoloskee Bay

February 12, 2010
Everglades Nocturnal Encounters
New Evening programs for the whole family at Everglades National Park - Join Everglades "Nocturnal Encounters"

February 12, 2010
Photo Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center Features work of Jeff Ripple
February 2010 photography exhibit at Coe Visitor Center features work of Jeff Ripple

February 08, 2010
Park conducts Prescribed Burn
Park conducts prescribed burn in East Everglades District of the park

January 22, 2010
Paurotis Pond closed for Nesting Season
Paurotis Pond closed for Nesting Season

January 21, 2010
Recent Cold Weather Causes Significant Fish Kill in Everglades National park
Recent Cold Weather Causes Significant Fish Kill in Everglades National park

January 12, 2010
Court Awards Everglades National Park $295,000 in damages for Vessel Grounding Case
National Park Service settles Vessel Grounding Case

December 29, 2009
Popular Nike Missile Tours Now Available
Popular Historic Nike Missile BaseTours Now Available

December 22, 2009
Artist in Residence receives Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant to support Everglades Project
Artist in Residence receives Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant to support Everglades Project

December 18, 2009
Park announces opening of New Backcountry Campsites in Florida Bay
Park announces opening of New Backcountry Campsites in Florida Bay

December 17, 2009
Comments Sought on Proposed Seawall Repairs at Flamingo, Everglades National Park
Comments Sought on Proposed Seawall Repairs at Flamingo, Everglades National Park

December 09, 2009
Everglades National Park to provide Fire Media Workshop December 16
Everglades National Park to provide Fire Media Workshop December 16 “How to safely report on prescribed fires”

December 04, 2009
Salazar: Tamiami Trail a Major Milestone in Restoration of Everglades and in Vision for America's Great Outdoors
No abstract supplied.

November 20, 2009
Tamiami Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced
Tamiami Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for December 4 2009

October 30, 2009
Park Seeks Comments on Proposed Pole and Troll Zone in Florida Bay
Park will hold public meetings November 9 and 10 to answer questions on proposed Pole and Troll Zone in Florida Bay

October 30, 2009
Botanical Treasures of the Everglades - Coe Visitor Center Exhibit
November 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit

October 27, 2009
Everglades Celebrates the end of Wet Season
Halloween Slough Slog at Shark Valley in Everglades National Park

October 15, 2009
Superintendent Commends SFWMD Announcement on C-111 Project
Superintendent Commends SFWMD Announcement on C-111 Project

October 08, 2009
October 2009 Coe VC Art Exhibit
“BIRDS OF THE EVERGLADES” Michael Stern - Nature Photographer

September 24, 2009
Help Us Make America’s Best Idea Even Better!
Help Us Make America’s Best Idea Even Better! Join Everglades National Park on September 26 for a Day of Service and Celebration

August 27, 2009
Parks jump into Twittering
Parks Launch Pilot Twitter Accounts to Expand Outreach & Communication Efforts

August 27, 2009
Parks offer Virtual Experience through Podcasts and Webcams
No abstract supplied.

August 20, 2009
Everglades National Park ARRA Cape Sable Canals Dam Restoration Project moves to the next step
Everglades National Park’s American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Cape Sable Canals Dam Restoration Project moves to the next step!

July 27, 2009
FPL ROW EA Public Comment Period Extended
UPDATE: Public Scoping Comment Period Extended to August 4, 2009 for Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Assessment

July 02, 2009
Interagency Team to Host Annual Invasive Species Summit
Interagency Team to Host Annual Invasive Species Summit

July 02, 2009
volunteers gather at Key Largo for day of service
Volunteers Gather at Local National Parks Service office for Day of Service

July 02, 2009
Everglades Summer Family Film Festival
Lights, Camera, Animal Action! Summer Family Film Festival at Coe Visitor Center

July 02, 2009
Summer Photo Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center
Judd Patterson Photography exhibit at Coe Visitor Center through September 30, 2009

June 30, 2009
Proposed Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Assessment
Park seeks public comment on proposed Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Assessment

June 15, 2009
Fee Free Weekends
America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better this summer…it’s free!

June 03, 2009
Cape Sable Environmental Assessment Available for Comment
Park seeks public comment on Cape Cable Canals Dam Restoration Project Environmental Assessment 

May 31, 2009
Park seeks public comment on proposed Enabling Restoration of Northeast Shark River Slough
Park seeks public comment on proposed “Enabling Restoration of Northeast Shark River Slough” Environmental Impact Statement - Public Meeting June 2, 2009

May 05, 2009
PILOT SPREADER SWALE PROJECT and ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
PILOT SPREADER SWALE PROJECT and ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

April 28, 2009
May 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit
May 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit Redland Elementary School’s Backyard: The Everglades - through a Student's Eyes

April 28, 2009
Chekika closes for wet season 2009
Chekika day use area of the park closes for wet season 2009

April 28, 2009
Coastal Prairie Hiking Trail Reopens
Coastal Prairie Hiking Trail Reopens

April 09, 2009
National Park Week and Earth Day Activities at Everglades National Park
National Park Week and Earth Day Activities at Everglades National Park

April 08, 2009
April 11 2009- Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park
April 11, 2009- Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park!

April 07, 2009
April 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit
UNIQUE TREES SUBJECT OF PHOTO EXHIBIT AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER

April 07, 2009
Everglades National Park to Install Electrical hook-ups for RV camping
Everglades National Park to Install Electrical hook-ups for RV camping and Seeks public comment on proposed camping fee increase for these RV sites

April 02, 2009
Park Letter to the Editor RE GMP Public Meetings
Everglades National Park Letter to the Editor - Re: Keynoter article by Kevin Wadlow from April 1, 2009 Edition - “We’re being lied to”

March 26, 2009
Park GMP Public Meetings in April 2009
Everglades National Park to hold Public Meetings to present revised Preliminary Alternative for the Park's marine areas as part of update to General Management Plan

March 11, 2009
Park Celebrates Archaeology Month with Turner River Tour March 28 and 29
Park Celebrates Archaeology Month with Turner River Tour March 28-29

March 11, 2009
Free Educational DVD Helps Boaters Navigate Waters of Florida Bay
Free Educational DVD Helps Boaters Navigate Waters of Florida Bay

March 11, 2009
March Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit En Plein Air Art and Photo Show
March 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit

February 27, 2009
Everglades National Park releases revised Preliminary Alternative for the Parks marine areas
Everglades National Park releases revised Preliminary Alternative for the Park's marine areas as part of update to General Management Plan

February 04, 2009
february 2009 art exhibit coe visitor center
“The Endangered Everglades – Part II” exhibit at Everglades National Park

February 04, 2009
Everglades New Podcasts available
Everglades National Park Launches Video Podcast Programs

January 28, 2009
RSVP required for Media Briefing on FL Bay Reports
RSVP required for Everglades National Park press briefing on two recently completed research studies on Florida Bay

January 26, 2009
Fuel available at Flamingo
Fuel and boat tours available at Flamingo

January 23, 2009
Park Rangers Dangerous Duties
Everglades National Park Presents "Park Rangers Dangerous Duties" Meet a park ranger and check out some of the tools of the trade at three show-and-tell presentations

January 23, 2009
ENP Media Briefing on new Science Studies
Everglades National Park press briefing on two recently completed research studies on Florida Bay

January 13, 2009
January Coe Visitor Center Exhibit
January 2009 Coe Visitor Center Photography Exhibit by Karen Glaser

January 08, 2009
Nike Missile Base Opens 2009
Historic Nike Missile Base Opens to the Public

January 06, 2009
January photography exhibit at Coe Visitor Center
January Photography Exhibit -“Butterflies of Everglades National Park”

December 25, 2008
Limited Services at Flamingo
Everglades National Park selects Concessionaire for Commercial Visitor Services Flamingo Visitor Services Limited during Transition Everglades National

December 25, 2008
Everglades National Park selects Concessionaire for Commercial Visitor Services
Everglades National Park selects Concessionaire for Commercial Visitor Services. Visitor Services Limited at Flamingo during transition.

December 10, 2008
U S Deputy Secretary of the Interior to announce important step forward in Everglades Restoration
Media Advisory - Deputy Secretary Lynn Scarlett to announce important step forward in Everglades Restoration

December 01, 2008
New Photo Exhibit at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center in Everglades National Park
New Photo Exhibit at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center in Everglades National Park Michael Stern - Nature Photographer

November 21, 2008
Chekika Reopens for 2008 season
Chekika reopens for season 2008. This area of the park is open seasonally due to tendency to flood during wet season.

November 06, 2008
Everglades Pilot Spreader Swales Project
Everglades National Park seeks input on Pilot Spreader Swales Project

October 02, 2008
High water at Shark valley
High water at shark valley limits visitor access

October 01, 2008
Volunteer day at Gulf Coast District of Everglades National Park
Bring Back the Butterflies; Join an Everglades National Park Volunteer Work Day!!

September 29, 2008
October 2008 exhibit at Coe Visitor Center
New Exhibit at Coe visitor Center William Vega Oil Paintings of Florida Bay

September 25, 2008
Park seeks public comment on proposed Cape Sable Canals Dam Restoration Project Environmental Assessment
Park seeks public comment on proposed Cape Sable Canals Dam Restoration Project / Environmental Assessment

September 22, 2008
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks announce a Fee Free Weekend September 27 and 28 2008
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks announce a Fee Free Weekend September 27-28, 2008

September 10, 2008
Everglades National Park Reopens Following the Passage of Hurricane Ike
Everglades National Park Reopens Following the Passage of Hurricane Ike

September 09, 2008
Parks Extend Closure Following Passage of Hurricane Ike
Parks Extend Closure Following Passage of Hurricane Ike  

September 08, 2008
Temporary Park Closures in Effect for Hurricane Ike on Tuesday September 9
Temporary Park Closures in Effect for Hurricane Ike on Tuesday, September 9

September 07, 2008
Portions of Everglades National Park Open for Visitation Monday September 8
Portions of Everglades National Park Open for Visitation Monday, September 8

September 06, 2008
Everglades National Park Open Sunday Sept 7
Everglades National Park open Sunday Sept. 7

September 05, 2008
Temporary Park Closures due to Hurricane Ike
Temporary Park closures due to Hurricane Ike

August 19, 2008
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Park to Reopen after Tropical Storm Fay
Everglades and Dry Tortguas National Parks to repoen following the passage of Tropical Storm Fay

August 17, 2008
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to close temporarily for pending Storm Fay
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to close temporarily for pending Tropical Storm Fay

August 17, 2008
Temporary Park Closure Due to Tropical Storm Fay
Dry Tortugas and Everglades National Parks will be closing to visitors in anticipation of the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Fay.

August 07, 2008
Flamingo Commercial Services Plan Approved
Flamingo Commercial Services Plan approved.

July 16, 2008
Everglades National Park to expand Volunteer Team
Everglades National Park to expand Volunteer Team!

July 09, 2008
Student Interns at Everglades National Park
Ford Motor Company intern program with the National Park Service brings a student transportation interpreter to spend the Summer at Everglades National Park

June 17, 2008
Mustang Corner Fire declared out
Everglades National Park Declares Mustang Corner Fire Out

June 12, 2008
Cuban immigrant smuggling at Flamingo
Everglades National Park Rangers respond to Cuban immigrant smuggling at Flamingo

June 10, 2008
Coe Visitor Center Exhibit June 2008
New Exhibit at Coe visitor Center “The Endangered Everglades – Part I” exhibit at Everglades National Park by Donna Marxer - painter

June 06, 2008
Mustang Corner Fire 100 Percent contained
Everglades national Park declares Mustang Corner fire 100% Continued

May 15, 2008
No Gas Available in Flamingo
Everglades National Park has closed its gas fueling facilities at Flamingo due to a recent fuel spill.

May 15, 2008
Everglades National Park Requesting Proposals for Commercial Visitor Services
On Friday, May 9, the National Park Service (NPS) released a prospectus for a concession contract that provides commercial visitor services at two locations in Everglades National Park.

May 15, 2008
Everglades National Park Announces Road Closures
In the interest of safety, Everglades National Park is announcing the temporary closure of Richmond Drive (SW 168th Street) west of the park border.

May 15, 2008
Everglades Continues Suppression Efforts for Mustang Corner Fire
Everglades National Park personnel continue efforts today to control a large wildfire that originated south of the Chekika visitor area.

May 14, 2008
Everglades Fire Grows to 7,000 Acres
A fire, most likely human-caused, in Everglades National Park will be fully suppressed according to park superintendent Dan Kimball, due to its proximity to two populations of a federally listed endangered species—the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow.

May 06, 2008
National Park Service Issues Request for Bids to Provide Ferry Service to Dry Tortugas National Park
The National Park Service has released a prospectus for businesses interested in bidding to provide daily passenger ferry service to Dry Tortugas National Park from Key West, Florida. Those interested in being considered must include breakfast and lunch as part of their proposal. The contract will prospective applicants to sell lunch to non ferry patrons, limited retail sales on board the ferry, sale of alcoholic beverages on the return trip to Key West, Florida, and day trips from Jefferson to Loggerhead Key.

May 02, 2008
Everglades National Park Announces Private Donation to Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program
Everglades National Park Announces Private Donation to Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program

May 02, 2008
New Art Exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center
New Art Exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center

April 28, 2008
Everglades National Park Providing Free Florida Bay Boating DVD
No abstract supplied.

April 24, 2008
South Florida to Receive $6 million in Centennial Challenge Grants!
The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that south Florida’s National Parks and Preserve will receive $6 million in additional funding for four projects in 2008! Half of this will support a significant restoration project in Everglades National Park and the rest will provide the parks and preserve the ability to increase environmental education, recruit and train volunteers to become citizen scientists, and to support resource protection and restoration efforts.

April 22, 2008
Earth day Electronic Field Trip at Everglades
Everglades National Park celebrates Earth Day and National Park Week with an Electronic Field Trip

April 18, 2008
Carl Ross Key in Florida Bay is opened for day-use
Carl Ross Key in Florida Bay is opened for day-use

April 15, 2008
Park Seeks Public Comment on the Flamingo Commercial Service Plan Preferred Alternative Through May 15, 2008
Everglades National Park Superintendent Dan B. Kimball is pleased to announce the release of the Preferred Alternative (Alternative D) for the Draft Flamingo Commercial Services Plan for a final 30-day review period.

March 31, 2008
Feeling the Everglades, the Art of Bill McCreary
“Feeling the Everglades, the Art of Bill McCreary” A new exhibit at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center in Everglades National Park begins with an artist's reception on April 4 2008.

March 31, 2008
April 5 - Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park
April 5 2008 - Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park!

March 24, 2008
Rangers enforce no poaching regulations in Everglades National Park
Rangers enforce no poaching regulations in Everglades National Park

March 24, 2008
UPDATE Maps of AIP preferred alternative available on Park Website
UPDATE – Maps of AIP preferred alternative to be presented at March 26 Public Meeting available on Park Website

March 12, 2008
Public input sought on Plan to remove Area of Indadequate Protection Designation
Park seeks public comment on a Plan to address the Manatee Area of Inadequate Protection in the Gulf Coast area of Everglades National Park.

March 04, 2008
New Photo Exhibit at Coe visitor Center
Everglades National Park News Release - New Exhibit at the Edward R. Coe Visitor Center in Everglades National Park "On Nature's Side - photos by Johnny and Aida Villaronga"

March 04, 2008
March 8 and 9 Everglades National Park to celebrate Dade Heritage Days
Everglades National Park to celebrate Dade Heritage Days With Special Programs in the Park March 8 and 9

February 20, 2008
USGS Maps Show Potential Non Native Python Habitat Along 3 US Coasts
NPS and USGS annoucne USGS Maps Show Potential Non-Native Python Habitat Along Three U.S. Coasts

January 13, 2008
Park seeks public comment on a Plan to address the Manatee Area of Inadequate Protection in the Gulf Coast area of Everglades National Park
Park seeks public comment on a Plan to address the Manatee Area of Inadequate Protection in the Gulf Coast area of Everglades National Park.

November 26, 2007
Everglades National Park celebrates Sixtieth Anniversary
Everglades National Park celebrates 60th Anniversary!

November 20, 2007
Park seeks public comment on Draft Flamingo Commercial Services Plan
Park seeks public comment on Draft Flamingo Commercial Services Plan

November 19, 2007
Americas Best Idea Photo Exhibit
America’s Best Idea Photo Exhibit Opens at Biscayne and Everglades National Parks

October 20, 2007
New Photography exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center
New Photography exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center "The Everglades, An Avian Treasure."

October 20, 2007
Status of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow 2007 Survey Report
Status of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow – 2007 Survey Report

September 21, 2007
SOUTH FLORIDA NATIONAL PARKS ADJUST SPECIAL USE PERMIT FEES
SOUTH FLORIDA NATIONAL PARKS ADJUST SPECIAL USE PERMIT FEES

August 24, 2007
Everglades National Park Centennial Proposals Eligible for Matching Funds
Everglades National Park's Centennial Proposals Eligible for Matching Funds

August 22, 2007
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INTERPRETER SPENDS SUMMER AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INTERPRETER SPENDS SUMMER AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

July 05, 2007
Everglades Enhances Outreach Through Two New Web Features
Everglades National Park is pleased to announce the launch of two new on-line offerings: both a downloadable audio tour and a live newsfeed.

July 05, 2007
Everglades Paradise Found an Exhibition by Jose F. Garcia at Everglades National Park
"Everglades - Paradise Found” an Exhibition by Jose F. Garcia at Everglades National Park

June 26, 2007
Secretary Kempthorne Welcomes World Heritage Committee's Decision
Secretary Kempthorne Welcomes World Heritage Committee’s Decision to Remove Everglades National Park from List of Endangered Sites

June 26, 2007
Everglades National Park opens Carl Ross Key for Day Use after a successful Roseate Spoonbill nesting season
Everglades National Park opens Carl Ross Key for Day Use after a successful Roseate Spoonbill nesting season

June 25, 2007
Park adds 7th public meeting for public comment on the General Management Plan Preliminary Alternatives for Everglades National Park
Park adds 7th public meeting for public comment on the General Management Plan Preliminary Alternatives for Everglades National Park

June 04, 2007
Park extends deadline for public comment on the General Management Plan Preliminary Alternatives for Everglades National Park
Park extends deadline for public comment on the General Management Plan Preliminary Alternatives for Everglades National Park

May 24, 2007
Park seeks public comment on the General Management Plan Draft Alternatives for Everglades National Park
Park seeks public comment on the General Management Plan Draft Alternatives for Everglades National Park

May 23, 2007
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK TEMPORARILY CLOSES TWO POPULAR CAMPING SITES DUE TO VANDALISM
Everglades National park temporarily closes two popular camping sites on the Wilderness Waterway due to Vandalism

May 23, 2007
Everglades National Park to allow Summer Generator use at Flamingo campgrounds
Everglades National Park to allow Summer 2007 Generator use at Flamingo campgrounds

May 08, 2007
2007 Summer Hours at Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park announces reduced summer hours for 2007.

May 07, 2007
May 2007 Artist in Residence at Everglades National Park
Artist in Residence work on display at Everglades National Park Coe visitor Center through May 2007

April 26, 2007
Climate Change Testimony to Congress Subcomittee
No abstract supplied.

April 10, 2007
April 28 Junior Ranger Day At Everglades National Park April
Junior Ranger Day events slated for April 28 at Everglades National Park.

April 07, 2007
Public Meetings seeking input on Park Fee Increase
Everglades National Parks hold public meetings to get public input on proposed fee increase.

March 21, 2007
Everglades National Park reopens Frank Key Channel
Everglades National Park Superintendent, Dan Kimball, announced today the reopening of Frank Key Channel in Florida Bay to the public.

March 21, 2007
Interior Chief of Staff Brian Waidmann to Host Listening Session in Miami
No abstract supplied.

March 16, 2007
Major Anniversaries, Biscayne-Everglades Greenway
Major Anniversaries, Biscayne-Everglades Greenway Are Focus of Public Events March 22 and 24 at Miami-Dade College’s Homestead Campus

March 16, 2007
Miami National Park Service Centennial Initiative Listening Session
National Park Service Centennial Initiative holds Miami Listening Session for public input

March 14, 2007
Trilingual Junior Park Ranger Program
South Florida National Parks announce Trilingual Junior Park Ranger Program

March 07, 2007
March 2007 - Artist in Residence at Everglades National Park
Luis Nunez art on display at everglades national park during March 2007.

March 06, 2007
National Park Seeks input on proposed fees
National Park Service seeking input on proposed fee increaes at Dry Tortugas and Everglades National Parks

March 02, 2007
Manatee Speed Zone Enforcement in Chokoloskee Bay
Boating speed zone enforcement to protect Manatees in Chokoloskee Bay

February 22, 2007
Artist in the Park and other Events Feb 2007
Art in the Park at Everglades

January 12, 2007
Everglades Association obtains major grant for ENP
Everglades Association has received $115,000 from an anonymous charitable foundation to support the 2006-2007 schedule of environmental education activities at ENP.

December 23, 2006
Eco Pond Reopens
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK REOPENS POPULAR ECO POND IN FLAMINGO

December 23, 2006
Chekika Reopens January 6, 2007
Chekika Reopens January 6, 2007

December 13, 2006
Temporary closures to Protect Roseate Spoonbills
Everglades National Park plans temporary closings to protect Roseate Spoonbills during winter nesting

December 01, 2006
Bilingual Exhibits
Everglades National Park to Dedicate New Bilingual Exhibits

November 30, 2006
Everglades Photography To Be Shown
EVERGLADES PHOTOGRAPHY TO BE SHOWN AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER

November 27, 2006
Ranger Diaz Returns
Ranger Diaz, Community Outreach Specialist, returns to South Florida to enhance Community Awareness of South Florida National Parks

November 27, 2006
Volunteers Needed
Volunteer Opportunities at Everglades National Park

October 05, 2006
Park seeks public comment on the Flamingo Commercial Services Plan
Everglades National Park seeks public input on the future of Flamingo

August 30, 2006
Everglades National Park Reopens Following Hurricane Ernesto Closure
Everglades National Park Reopens Following Hurricane Ernesto Closure

August 29, 2006
Park Remains Closed for Tropical Storm Ernesto
Everglades National Park Will Remain Closed Following Pending Storm

August 27, 2006
Park Closes For Tropical Storm Ernesto
Everglades National Park will close for Tropical Storm Ernesto

Did You Know?

Panther

The endangered Florida Panther is closely monitored in Everglades National Park by aircraft and radio collars. Information about territory, movement, and food preference is critical in managing the future of this remarkable animal.