Everglades: A Remarkable Classroom

Click Here to learn about the 2021 Everglades Student Art Contest

Click Here to see the results of the Everglades 2020 Essay Contest!

Since 1971, we have partnered with teachers to provide curriculum-based, hands-on education experiences in the park. Use the links below to plan a field trip and bring the Everglades into your classroom. 

Here are a few other resources for connecting kids with the Everglades:

Science & Learning Videos 
Join the staff and volunteers to learn about habitats, animals, park science, rangers, and more. The Everglades Mountains and Valleys series is a great introduction to the Everglades ecosystem. 
Current Research
Visit the South Florida Natural Resources Center page to learn more about current research and restoration projects in the Everglades.
Kids & Youth
Looking for kid-friendly activity materials or information on becoming a Junior Ranger? Check out this section for some park fun.

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  *LIVE* from Everglades National Park!

  Park Rangers are hiking, slogging, and wildlife-watching *LIVE* on camera, bringing FREE curriculum-based programs into your classroom! 

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  Every Kid Outdoors National Program

  Visit the website for the national Every Kid Outdoors program!

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  Plan A Field Trip

  Bring your class to visit the park. Your visit can be self-guided or ranger-guided.

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  Parks as Classrooms

  Find lesson plans and activities to use in the classroom or the park.

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  Professional Development

  Find out about teacher workshops, the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher summer program, and more.

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  South Florida Natural Resources Center

  Visit the South Florida Natural Resources Center page to learn more about current research and restoration projects.