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National Park Service
Contact: General Park Information, 305-242-7700 Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Kevin Bowles Mohr, 305-242-7752 Contact: Media Contact Linda Friar, 305-242-7714 On June 7, 2014, Everglades National Park invites the local community to celebrate National Trails Day by volunteering at the Park.National Trails Day encourages all Americans to get outside to experience, appreciate, and celebrate the natural places where we can find spectacular scenery, peace of mind, and recreation.On this day, we will remove graffiti from the popular Bobcat boardwalk and trash from the L67 canal in the Shark Valley District. Volunteers will meet at the Shark Valley Visitor Center Parking lot at 9:00 am. The event will end at approximately 2 pm, but volunteers are not required to stay the entire time. Be prepared for hot and humid weather.Participants are required to wear long-sleeved shirts, boots, and long pants to protect against exposure to sun, biting insects, poisonwood, and ivy. We will provide all work materials.Please bring a lunch, water, hat, sunglasses, and maybe a change of clothes.Participating volunteers will receive a free entry pass, enabling each volunteer to visit the Everglades again and share this unique National Park with their family and friends. Directions: Physical Address - 36000 SW 8th St.Miami, FL 33194 Shark Valley Visitor Center is located on Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail / SW 8th St.) 25 miles west of the Florida Turnpike, exit 25A (from the north) and exit 25 (from the south). From the Naples area, take U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) approximately 70 miles east to Shark Valley WHAT: Volunteer Opportunity for National Trails Day WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 9:00am – 2:00pm WHERE: 36000 SW 8th St.Miami, FL 33194, Shark Valley, Everglades National Park |
Last updated: February 9, 2018