https://www.nps.gov/ever News releases from Everglades National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2026-04-30-highway-41-fire.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:19:00 EST The Highway 41 Fire continues to burn and is now approximately 8,500 acres in size with 20% containment. The fire, which started on April 27, is located in the northeastern corner of Everglades National Park, south of U.S. Highway 41 and east of Shark Valley and the airboat concessions. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2026-04-30-highway-41-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2026-04-28-highway-41-fire.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:39:00 EST On the evening of April 27, a wildfire was reported in the northeastern corner of Everglades National Park. Highway 41 fire burns south of U.S. Route 41. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2026-04-28-highway-41-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-dark-sky-festival.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service is offering the public a special opportunity to experience Everglades National Park at night. The Dark Sky Festival will take place on Feb. 21 from 1 to 10 p.m. in Flamingo, Fla. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-dark-sky-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-issues-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-u-s-army-corps-of-engineers-everglades-harbor-and-channel-dredging-project-environmental-assessment.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:40:00 EST The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Everglades Harbor and Channel Dredging Project environmental assessment. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-issues-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-u-s-army-corps-of-engineers-everglades-harbor-and-channel-dredging-project-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-celebrates-new-marjory-stoneman-douglas-visitor-center.htm Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:07:00 EST Deputy Secretary of the Interior Kate MacGregor joined the National Park Service, community members, and partners today to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the newly redeveloped Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center at Everglades National Park, which is scheduled to open fully to the public later this month. The entire grounds, marina, and canoe/kayak launch have been redeveloped over the past two years into a worldclass facility to welcome visitors to the Gulf Coast side of Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-celebrates-new-marjory-stoneman-douglas-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-announced-for-the-new-marjory-stoneman-douglas-visitor-center-at-everglades-national-park.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:44:00 EST On Dec. 12, Everglades National Park will host a ribbon cutting event for the new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center in Everglades City at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-announced-for-the-new-marjory-stoneman-douglas-visitor-center-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/bulkheads-and-water-wastewater-rehabilitation-fonsi.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 EST The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for two major rehabilitation projects in Everglades National Park: Rehabilitation of Parkwide Water and Wastewater Systems and Flamingo Bulkheads Rehabilitation Project. The FONSI establishes that, based on the Environmental Assessment (EA), there would be no significant impact on the environment as a result of the selected action. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the park considered “action” and “no action” alternatives and solicited public comments for 30 days. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/bulkheads-and-water-wastewater-rehabilitation-fonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/pa-hay-okee-overlook-trail-replacement-project.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:01:00 EST In early March, Everglades National Park will begin a six-month project to replace the aging Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook boardwalk trail and tower, both of which show signs of wear and deterioration. While the Pa-Hay-Okee Road will remain open as a turnaround, the tower, boardwalk and parking lot will be closed for the duration of the project. The trail is scheduled to reopen after completion in the fall. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/pa-hay-okee-overlook-trail-replacement-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/south-florida-interagency-prescribed-fire-extends-beyond-boundaries.htm Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) in conjunction with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and the Bureau of Indian Affairs will be conducting a joint prescribed fire operation scheduled to begin in late January and continue through February. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/south-florida-interagency-prescribed-fire-extends-beyond-boundaries.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/storymap-available-for-wilderness-stewardship-plan.htm Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:10:00 EST On Jan. 16, Everglades National Park released a status update on the draft Wilderness Stewardship Plan, which would guide the preservation, management and use of the park’s wilderness lands. An updated StoryMap with details is available at parkplanning.nps.gov/ever-wsp. No public meetings or public comment period are planned with this informational update. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/storymap-available-for-wilderness-stewardship-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-u-s-poet-laureate-ada-limón-for-you-are-here-poetry-in-parks-project.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:32:00 EST On Jan. 31, Everglades National Park will host the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to celebrate the intersection of poetry and nature with a virtual event for students and a public event to unveil a poetry installation—a picnic table inscribed with the poem “Ecology” by June Jordan. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-u-s-poet-laureate-ada-limón-for-you-are-here-poetry-in-parks-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-nike-site-festival.htm Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:21:00 EST On Jan. 18, Everglades National Park will host the inaugural Nike Site Festival at the historic HM-69 Nike Missile Site. The event will commemorate South Florida’s role in the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis and will also highlight the region’s Cuban heritage. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-nike-site-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/news/post-hurricane-helene-status.htm Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00:00 EST Following the passing of Hurricane Helene, visitors to the South Florida National Parks and Preserve should continue to exercise caution with the potential for unidentified hazards on land and in park waters. Marine waters continue to be open in all locations, but parks are still assessing missing or damaged aids to navigation. Closures or special conditions are available on each park’s website under Alerts. https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/news/post-hurricane-helene-status.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-hosts-poet-laureate-ada-limón.htm Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:19:00 EST Everglades National Park will host the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to celebrate the intersection of poetry and nature with a virtual event for students and a public event to unveil a poetry installation—a picnic table inscribed with the poem “Ecology” by June Jordan. Everglades is one of seven national parks selected to be part of Limón’s signature project “You are Here: Poetry in Parks.” The initiative is a partnership between the National Park Service (NPS), Library of Congress, and the Poetry Society of America that features installations of site-specific poetry installations in the parks. In each park, a picnic table, transformed into a work of public art, features a historic American poem that relates to the park in a meaningful way. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-hosts-poet-laureate-ada-limón.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/miccosukee-tribe-co-stewardship-agreement.htm Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:36:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida today entered into two historic co-stewardship agreements for Everglades and Biscayne national parks. A formal signing ceremony was held at the Miccosukee Reserved Area within Everglades National Park. The Tribe and the national parks will implement the agreements through joint and cooperative endeavors focused on the natural and cultural resources of mutual interest. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/miccosukee-tribe-co-stewardship-agreement.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/comment-utility-buidlings-sv.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:01:00 EST Everglades National Park is seeking public comment on resolving adverse effects from the proposed demolition of two small utility buildings, which are historic resources near the Shark Valley Observation Tower. Under the proposed action, the Shark Valley Tower Pump House and the adjacent Shark Valley Generator Annex would be demolished to make way for potable water and wastewater improvements. The public comment period is open through July 5. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/comment-utility-buidlings-sv.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flamingo-bulkhead-ea.htm Fri, 10 May 2024 07:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announces the release of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Flamingo Marina Bulkheads Rehabilitation Project within Everglades National Park. The project would replace failing seawall bulkheads, walkways, and aging amenities at the Flamingo marina. The EA is available for review and comment through June 9 on the NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment site (https://parkplanning.nps.gov/bulkheads). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flamingo-bulkhead-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fonsi-osceola-camp-ea.htm Fri, 03 May 2024 13:00:00 EST The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the Environmental Assessment for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Osceola Camp Cure Plan. This federally funded project is intended to protect the existing facilities, functions and residences of the Osceola Camp from flooding caused by ecosystem restoration efforts from the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan and Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fonsi-osceola-camp-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/dark-sky-celebration.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:58:00 EST Everglades National Park will provide over 20 night-sky events from March 30 to April 28. Everglades Dark Sky Celebration is a great opportunity to learn about the characteristics of the night sky for all ages. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/dark-sky-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/gulf-coast-site-closure-2024.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:30:00 EST Beginning April 1, Everglades National Park’s Gulf Coast site in Everglades City will close to public access during construction of the new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center. The closure includes the canoe and kayak launch, the visitor contact station and adjacent parking areas. The canoe and kayak launch is expected to reopen by the end of the year. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/gulf-coast-site-closure-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/crocodile-bite-2024.htm Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:35:00 EST On March 10, park rangers responded to a man who had capsized his vessel in the Flamingo Marina and was reportedly bitten by a crocodile. The man was stable on transport to EMS. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/crocodile-bite-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/wilderness-plan-public-input.htm Fri, 02 Feb 2024 06:00:00 EST Everglades National Park is seeking public comment on the park’s upcoming wilderness stewardship plan, which will guide the preservation, management and use of the park’s wilderness lands. Written comments may be submitted from Feb. 2 through March 31.   https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/wilderness-plan-public-input.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fee-increase-2024.htm Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:30:00 EST Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Everglades National Park will implement a modest increase in entrance fees. Fees for vehicles and vessels will increase from $30 to $35 for a seven-day pass. Pedestrian, motorcycle, bicycle and paddle-craft will also increase by $5. The annual pass will increase from $55 to $70. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fee-increase-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/water-wastewater-ea-comment.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:15:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announces the release of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the rehabilitation of select water and wastewater systems in Everglades National Park. The EA is available for review and comment through Dec. 12 on the NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment site. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/water-wastewater-ea-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/osceola-cure-plan-ea.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:55:00 EST The Environmental Assessment (EA) for improvements to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Osceola Camp is open for review and comment from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/osceola-cure-plan-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flamingo-grand-opening-announcement.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 EST Everglades National Park and its authorized concessioner, Everglades Guest Services, will hold a grand opening event on Oct. 27 for the reconstructed and renamed Guy Bradley Visitor Center and the new Flamingo Lodge & Restaurant. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flamingo-grand-opening-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/gulf-coast-visitor-center-construction.htm Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 EST The National Park Service issued a construction contract for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center and site redevelopment in Everglades City. Onsite concession services including boat tours and rentals will cease Sept. 30 and are expected to resume in the fall of 2024. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/gulf-coast-visitor-center-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/shark-valley-site-plan-fonsi.htm Wed, 05 Jul 2023 08:44:00 EST Everglades National Park announces a Finding of No Significant Impact for the selected alternative from the Shark Valley Site Plan Environmental Assessment. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/shark-valley-site-plan-fonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/shark-valley-repaving-closure.htm Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:50:00 EST From May 6 to 23, the entire Shark Valley area at Everglades National Park will be closed day and night to all visitors for repaving of the entrance road, parking lot, and 15-mile tram road. Other areas of the park remain open. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/shark-valley-repaving-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flamingo-marina-input.htm Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:50:00 EST The park is seeking public input through April 27 on a project to repair the deteriorating seawall (bulkheads) at the Flamingo Marina. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flamingo-marina-input.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/water-systems-input.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:00:00 EST The park is seeking public input through March 20 on a project to rehabilitate water and wastewater systems at multiple locations in the park. In-person and virtual meetings and the PEPC website have project details and a story map. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/water-systems-input.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-gulf-coast-site-plan-ea.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:00:00 EST The National Park Service announced the release of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Gulf Coast Site Plan. The EA is available for review and comment from Jan. 24 to Feb. 26. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-gulf-coast-site-plan-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-celebrates-75th-anniversary.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:43:00 EST On Sat., Dec. 3, Everglades National Park will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a rededication ceremony, live music, historic reenactors, and tours of the new facilities in Flamingo. Participants will be among the first to see inside the newly renovated Guy Bradley Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-celebrates-75th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-everglades-city-location.htm Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:32:00 EST On November 11, Everglades National Park will reopen the Gulf Coast area of the park in Everglades City with limited services. Restrooms, parking and the canoe/kayak launch will reopen to provide paddlers with access to the 10,000 Islands and wilderness camping. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-everglades-city-location.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-benefits-from-half-million-dollar-donation-by-the-florida-national-parks-association.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:00 EST In the last year, the four National Park Service sites in South Florida received a combined $527,225 in aid from their nonprofit education partner, the Florida National Parks Association. This substantial donation was made to enhance the visitor experience at Biscayne, Dry Tortugas and Everglades national parks, and Big Cypress National Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-benefits-from-half-million-dollar-donation-by-the-florida-national-parks-association.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/sofl-continues-rolling-reopening-oct-2.htm Sun, 02 Oct 2022 07:24:00 EST South Florida national parks will open additional locations following Hurricane Ian. Visitors should exercise caution because of the potential for unidentified hazards on land and in park waters. Marine waters continue to be open in all locations. Current status is available on each park’s website under Alerts. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/sofl-continues-rolling-reopening-oct-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/hurricane-ian-post-storm-status.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:30:00 EST Biscayne reopens and Everglades partially reopens. Dry Tortugas and Big Cypress remain closed. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/hurricane-ian-post-storm-status.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-in-preparation-for-hurricane-ian.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:36:00 EST On  September 27,  Everglades and Biscayne national parks temporarily closed park entrances and visitor facilities in preparation for Hurricane Ian for the safety of visitors and staff. Marine waters remain open for transit and safe harbor. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-in-preparation-for-hurricane-ian.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-shares-update-on-gulf-coast-site-plan.htm Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is excited to share an update on the site plan for the Gulf Coast district of Everglades National Park, which includes refinements to site planning work completed in 2012 and approved in the park’s 2015 General Management Plan (GMP). In addition, the site was significantly impacted by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The updated site plan will address infrastructure damage sustained by the hurricane. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-shares-update-on-gulf-coast-site-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/west-lake-trail-has-reopened-after-completed-repairs-from-hurricane-damage.htm Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:00:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Everglades National Park today announced the reopening of the West Lake Trail. The trail was heavily damaged when Hurricane Irma passed through the area in 2017 and has been closed for repair since February 2021. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/west-lake-trail-has-reopened-after-completed-repairs-from-hurricane-damage.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/biscayne-national-park-and-everglades-national-park-receive-national-park-foundation-open-outdoors-for-kids-grant-to-connect-and-engage-students-with-national-parks.htm Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:33:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Biscayne and Everglades national parks received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant will enable both South Florida national parks to provide powerful and innovative learning opportunities for the second half of the 2021-2022 school year. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/biscayne-national-park-and-everglades-national-park-receive-national-park-foundation-open-outdoors-for-kids-grant-to-connect-and-engage-students-with-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/readout-sams-visit-to-florida-2022.htm Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:18:00 EST Last week, National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams followed the flow of water from the Big Cypress Swamp, through the Everglades famed River of Grass, over the vast mangrove forests, and out to Florida and Biscayne Bays during a visit to South Florida’s national parks and preserve. Sams saw the largest NPS fire management program in action at Big Cypress National Preserve and visited Everglades restoration and hurricane recovery projects currently underway. He met with members of the Miccosukee Tribe and other park partners and learned about the parks’ greatest challenges and threats – invasive species and climate change. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/readout-sams-visit-to-florida-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-environmental-assessment-for-shark-valley-site-plan-project.htm Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:56:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the release of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Shark Valley Site Plan. The EA is available for review and comment through 11. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-environmental-assessment-for-shark-valley-site-plan-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tom-iandimarino-selected-as-chief-ranger.htm Wed, 26 Jan 2022 07:15:00 EST Chief Ranger Tom Iandimarino will lead a large and complex visitor and resource protection program, which includes law enforcement, emergency medical services, search and rescue, wilderness operations, structural fire response and an interagency dispatch center.  https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tom-iandimarino-selected-as-chief-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/wild-observations-art-exhibit.htm Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:30:00 EST Everglades National Park is pleased to announce the outdoor art exhibition Wild Observations in Everglades National Park by conservation artist Deborah Mitchell. Exploring changes in wildlife corridors and combining scientific research with artistic interpretation, the mixed media work is focused on ecological and cultural changes occurring in our wild places. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/wild-observations-art-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-project-in-saline-glades-to-treat-australian-pine.htm Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 EST Everglades National Park recently awarded a contract to control invasive species in a unique and sensitive habitat in the park to Environmental Quality, Inc., also known as EQI. Funded primarily by a generous donation from Publix through the National Park Foundation, this project focuses on improving the saline glades region of the park by controlling Australian pine trees, one of the most invasive plant species in Everglades National Park. The trees reduce available habitat for native plants and animals and alter freshwater flow into Florida Bay. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-project-in-saline-glades-to-treat-australian-pine.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-input-sought-on-proposed-air-tour-management-plan-for-everglades-national-park.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are seeking public feedback on a draft Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) that is being proposed for Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-input-sought-on-proposed-air-tour-management-plan-for-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/atf-national-park-service-and-florida-department-of-financial-services-offer-10-000-reward-on-information-related-to-fires-at-everglades-national-park.htm Thu, 20 May 2021 06:10:00 EST The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Everglades National Park, and the Florida Department of Financial Services Bureau of Fire, Arson, & Explosives are offering a reward up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person/persons responsible for the human-caused fires that have occurred in Everglades National Park. Within the last three months, there have been numerous fires intentionally set in the vicinity of the main park road (State Road 9336) and adjacent roads of Everglades National Park. These areas are easily accessed through the Homestead entrance of the park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/atf-national-park-service-and-florida-department-of-financial-services-offer-10-000-reward-on-information-related-to-fires-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-and-atf-seeking-public-s-assistance-on-information-related-to-fires-at-everglades-national-park.htm Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:00:00 EST The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Everglades National Park are requesting any information about recent human-caused fires in the vicinity of the Main Park Road. Contact ATF at 1-(888)-ATF-FIRE (1-888-283-3473) or the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 1-888-653-0009.  https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-and-atf-seeking-public-s-assistance-on-information-related-to-fires-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/wright-brothers-national-aviation-safety-award-presented-to-fred-goodwin.htm Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce that Big Cypress National Preserve Pilot Fred Goodwin has been awarded the 2020 National Park Service Wright Brothers National Aviation Safety Award. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/wright-brothers-national-aviation-safety-award-presented-to-fred-goodwin.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/le-incident-ever-28mar21.htm Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:48:00 EST At 6:45 p.m. on Mar. 28, a 33-year-old suspect fired shots at law enforcement rangers along the main park road on State Road 9336, approximately 20 miles from the Homestead entrance. A multi-agency response was initiated. The suspect surrendered and was taken into custody at 8:59 p.m. No one was injured. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/le-incident-ever-28mar21.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/newdepsuptdiaz.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 EST Superintendent Pedro Ramos announced the selection of Sabrina Diaz as the new deputy superintendent for Everglades and Dry Tortugas national parks. Diaz began her 20-year career in the National Park Service at Everglades National Park and will start in her new role on Feb. 28. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/newdepsuptdiaz.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/wlakeclos2021.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:58:00 EST Everglades National Park today announced the start of construction to replace the half-mile boardwalk trail at West Lake, damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The project is supported by construction funds allocated through Public Law 115-123 for national park units significantly impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/wlakeclos2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2021soflrxfirepr.htm Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:49:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announces the beginning of the prescribed fire season in the South Florida National Parks and Preserve. During the 2021 prescribed fire season, our Fire & Aviation Management program plans to conduct 23 prescribed fire treatments located in Everglades and Biscayne National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve. Operations are expected to begin mid-February. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2021soflrxfirepr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-shark-valley-site-plan-project.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:15:00 EST Everglades National Park is seeking feedback on a proposed site plan for the Shark Valley area to enhance the visitor experience, safety and park operations as envisioned in the park’s 2015 General Management Plan (GMP). The site plan will address issues of unsafe parking, flooding on the Entrance Road and Tram Road, and improvements to the administrative complex. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-shark-valley-site-plan-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/dr-g-melodie-naja-named-director-of-the-national-park-service-s-south-florida-natural-resources-center.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:51:00 EST Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks Superintendent Pedro Ramos announces the selection of G. Melodie Naja, PhD, as the new director of the South Florida Natural Resources Center in southern Florida. Dr. Naja began her new position on January 19. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/dr-g-melodie-naja-named-director-of-the-national-park-service-s-south-florida-natural-resources-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/plane-crashes-near-cape-sable-in-everglades-national-park.htm Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:00:00 EST On Jan. 22, Park Rangers and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a small aircraft crash in the Gulf of Mexico near the remote beach of Cape Sable in Everglades National Park. No injuries were reported. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/plane-crashes-near-cape-sable-in-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-announce-entrance-fee-free-days-for-2021.htm Tue, 29 Dec 2020 05:44:00 EST Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks will waive their entrance fee on six days in 2021. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-announce-entrance-fee-free-days-for-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-offers-advanced-reservations-for-wilderness-camping.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:50:00 EST Everglades National Park is now offering the option to make a wilderness camping reservation in advance for campsites in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness through Recreation.gov. Beginning Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. ET, campers will be able to check the availability of wilderness campsites in real time, reserve a wilderness campsite up to three months in advance, and receive immediate confirmation. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-offers-advanced-reservations-for-wilderness-camping.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-parks-update-their-status-following-tropical-storm-eta.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2020 13:00:00 EST Biscayne National Park will reopen at 9 a.m. on Nov. 10. Everglades National Park will partially reopen at 8 a.m. on Nov. 10. Dry Tortugas remains closed. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-parks-update-their-status-following-tropical-storm-eta.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-biscayne-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-modify-operations-for-tropical-storm-eta.htm Sun, 08 Nov 2020 12:00:00 EST Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks have temporarily closed park entrances and visitor facilities in preparation for Tropical Storm Eta for the safety of visitors and staff. Marine waters in all parks will remain open for boating, but emergency services will be extremely limited. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-biscayne-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-modify-operations-for-tropical-storm-eta.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/contract-awarded-for-completion-of-tamiami-trail-next-steps-project.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:18:00 EST The Trump Administration today announced the contract has been awarded to allow for the second and final phase of the Tamiami Trail Next Steps Project to begin. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/contract-awarded-for-completion-of-tamiami-trail-next-steps-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-monday-dry-tortugas-national-park-remains-closed-for-tropical-storm-laura.htm Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:09:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. – On Monday, Aug. 24, Everglades National Park will return to regular park operations. Dry Tortugas remains closed. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-monday-dry-tortugas-national-park-remains-closed-for-tropical-storm-laura.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-modify-operations-for-tropical-storm-laura.htm Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:00:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. - On Sunday, August 23 at 5:00 pm, Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks will temporarily close park entrances and visitor facilities in preparation for Tropical Storm Laura for the safety of visitors and staff. Park concession-operated boat, ferry, and sea plane tours as well as services and rentals will also suspend operations by 5:00 pm Sunday. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-modify-operations-for-tropical-storm-laura.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-after-hurricane-isaias-dry-tortugas-remains-open.htm Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:00:00 EST Everglades National Park will reopen on Aug. 2 after the passage of Hurricane Isaias. Wilderness permits will resume. Check with individual concession companies for activities and services. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-after-hurricane-isaias-dry-tortugas-remains-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-for-hurricane-isaias-dry-tortugas-national-park-remains-open.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:04:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. - On Friday, July 31, Everglades National Park will temporarily close park entrances and visitor facilities at 7 p.m. in preparation for Hurricane Isaias for the safety of visitors and staff. Park concession-operated boat tours, services and rentals will also suspend operations on Friday afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-for-hurricane-isaias-dry-tortugas-national-park-remains-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/south-florida-national-parks-and-preserve-create-over-352-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:00:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2.9 million visitors to the four NPS units in South Florida collectively spent $242.5 million in 2019. That spending resulted in 3,251 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the South Florida economy of $352.2 million. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/south-florida-national-parks-and-preserve-create-over-352-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/south-florida-national-parks-resume-commercial-operations.htm Thu, 28 May 2020 14:00:00 EST Starting June 1, commercial operations in Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks will begin to resume guided tours and services at reduced capacities in accordance with public health guidelines. Shark Valley, Gulf Coast and wilderness campsites will reopen at Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/south-florida-national-parks-resume-commercial-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-hosts-virtual-campout-for-memorial-day-weekend.htm Fri, 22 May 2020 08:00:00 EST Big Cypress National Preserve, Biscayne National Park, and Everglades National Park will co-host with other NPS sites a Memorial Day Weekend Virtual Campout, a three-day social media event offering park adventures visitors can enjoy from the comfort of their own living rooms and backyards.   https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-hosts-virtual-campout-for-memorial-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/moon-fish-wildfire-60-contained-and-loop-road-reopens.htm Mon, 18 May 2020 07:30:00 EST The Moon Fish Wildfire is now 60% contained (updated to 80% on 5/21/20). Loop Road has reopened to all traffic. Drivers should exercise caution on the road for the safety of fire crews and equipment still present in the area. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/moon-fish-wildfire-60-contained-and-loop-road-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tropical-system-bringing-relief-on-the-moon-fish-wildfire.htm Fri, 15 May 2020 13:10:00 EST Thanks to recent rainfall and firefighter efforts, the Moon Fish Wildfire is now 35% contained. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tropical-system-bringing-relief-on-the-moon-fish-wildfire.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tropical-system-could-bring-relief-to-the-moon-fish-wildfire.htm Thu, 14 May 2020 16:53:00 EST An early tropical system could bring help in tamping down the Moon Fish Wildfire. This system should bring some beneficial rain to southern Florida Friday and Saturday. The water levels in Big Cypress National Preserve are quite low due to weeks of dry weather and below average rainfall. Containment remains at 15%. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tropical-system-could-bring-relief-to-the-moon-fish-wildfire.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/firefighters-get-more-containment-despite-very-dry-windy-conditions.htm Wed, 13 May 2020 16:30:00 EST Despite rising temperatures and extremely dry and windy conditions firefighters were able to bring to increase containment of Moon Fish Wildfire to 15%, up from 10% previously. Full suppression is still the primary objective of this fire. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/firefighters-get-more-containment-despite-very-dry-windy-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-increases-recreational-access-to-homestead-entrance.htm Wed, 13 May 2020 12:30:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Everglades National Park is increasing recreational access to areas along the main park road. Royal Palm, Long Pine Key day use area, West Lake, and Flamingo day use area are reopening beginning May 14. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-increases-recreational-access-to-homestead-entrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/weather-changes-behavior-of-moon-fish-wildfire.htm Tue, 12 May 2020 17:10:00 EST Fire behavior increased slightly today with rising temperatures, decreasing relative humidity, strong winds, and little chance of precipitation. Regardless, fire crews were able to stay ahead of the slow fire spread. Successful burnouts from previous days helped bring a containment of 10% to the fire. Total acreage, with more accurate mapping, is now approximately 25,834. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/weather-changes-behavior-of-moon-fish-wildfire.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/light-precipitation-aids-firefighter-efforts.htm Mon, 11 May 2020 16:45:00 EST Current fire behavior is minimal due to a small amount of precipitation that moved through the area yesterday. This allowed operations to continue to improve existing lines and fire breaks, clear around structures for protection and initiate potential plans to burn out the Loop Road corridor to help protect local communities and property. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/light-precipitation-aids-firefighter-efforts.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/moon-fish-wildfire-burnout-operations-in-firefighters-favor-and-light-rain-received.htm Sun, 10 May 2020 15:00:00 EST Successful burnout operations along the boundary road of Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park on the eastern fire perimeter are aiding firefighters in controlling fire spread. The fire received a light rain today, but conditions remain extremely dry https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/moon-fish-wildfire-burnout-operations-in-firefighters-favor-and-light-rain-received.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/update-moon-fish-wildfire-continues-to-grow-in-big-cypress-national-preserve.htm Sat, 09 May 2020 18:00:00 EST The Moon Fish Wildfire continues to grow and is approximately 27,037 acres with no containment. Loop Road is closed and temporary closures to US Highway 41 are possible overnight. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/update-moon-fish-wildfire-continues-to-grow-in-big-cypress-national-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/moon-fish-wildfire-continues-burning-in-big-cypress-national-preserve.htm Fri, 08 May 2020 15:25:00 EST The Moon Fish Wildfire is approximately 12,181 acres actively burning in Big Cypress National Preserve, near the boundary of Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/moon-fish-wildfire-continues-burning-in-big-cypress-national-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/moon-fish-fire-burning-in-big-cypress-national-preserve-and-everglades-national-park.htm Thu, 07 May 2020 16:00:00 EST A new wildlife was discovered May 7 in Big Cypress National Preserve near the boundary with Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/moon-fish-fire-burning-in-big-cypress-national-preserve-and-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-is-reopening-in-phases.htm Fri, 01 May 2020 06:00:00 EST Beginning May 4, and following guidance from federal, state and local public health authorities, Everglades National Park is increasing recreational access. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-is-reopening-in-phases.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/sunday-afternoon-fire-winds-down-monitoring-continues.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:00:00 EST Fire behavior on the Sunday Afternoon Fire in Everglades National Park has significantly diminished. Firefighters will continue to monitor this area until significant rainfall extinguishes the remaining hot spots. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/sunday-afternoon-fire-winds-down-monitoring-continues.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/patrolling-sunday-afternoon-fire-perimeter-under-high-winds.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:10:00 EST Higher winds out of the southeast today are testing the western boundary of the Sunday Afternoon Fire in Everglades National Park. Aerial support and hand-crews on the ground are patrolling the jagged six-mile western perimeter of the fire for hidden hot spots to prevent additional spread. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/patrolling-sunday-afternoon-fire-perimeter-under-high-winds.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-fire-crews-receive-assistance-from-south-florida-water-management-district.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:30:00 EST With lighter winds out of the north today, fire crews continue to make significant progress on containing the Sunday Afternoon Fire in Everglades National Park. Modified operations from the South Florida Water Management District will help raise ground water levels to help with fire management. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-fire-crews-receive-assistance-from-south-florida-water-management-district.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/progress-made-on-sunday-afternoon-fire.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:00:00 EST Firefighters in Everglades National Park are making substantial progress on the Sunday Afternoon Fire that began on April 19 outside the park boundary. A brief rain this morning and west winds have enabled firefighters to work on the western edge of the fire to prevent additional spread. With the current hot, dry conditions, firefighters are aggressively working to suppress the fire and reduce the impact on surrounding communities. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/progress-made-on-sunday-afternoon-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/sunday-afternoon-fire-burning-in-everglades-national-park.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:09:00 EST Homestead, Fla. – On April 19, the Sunday Afternoon Fire was discovered just south and east of the Everglades National Park boundary north of SW 112 Street and west of the L31 N Canal Road in the Fire Mutual Response Zone (MRZ), co-managed with the Florida Forest Service. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/sunday-afternoon-fire-burning-in-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-biscayne-national-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-remain-consistent-with-county-orders.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:57:00 EST Homestead, Fla. – Everglades and Biscayne National Parks are  announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-biscayne-national-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-remain-consistent-with-county-orders.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-parks-and-preserve-remain-open-visitor-facilities-and-programs-closing.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:00:00 EST South Florida National Parks and Preserve remain open. Visitor contact facilities closed as of Mar. 17. Ranger-led programs and concession activities suspended. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-parks-and-preserve-remain-open-visitor-facilities-and-programs-closing.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/construct-everglades-city-replacement-housing-hardened-to-resist-storms-and-flooding-environmental-assessment-ea.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:56:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announces the release ofthe “Construct Everglades City Replacement Housing Hardened to Resist Storms and Flooding Environmental Assessment (EA)”. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/construct-everglades-city-replacement-housing-hardened-to-resist-storms-and-flooding-environmental-assessment-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2020-fee-free-days-and-no-entrance-fee-increase.htm Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:46:00 EST Entrance fees at Everglades NP will not increase in 2020 and five entrance fee-free days have been designated. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2020-fee-free-days-and-no-entrance-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-after-hurricane-dorian-dry-tortugas-remains-open.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:12:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla - On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Everglades National Park will reopen park entrances and visitor facilities at 7 a.m. now that the threat of Hurricane Dorian has passed. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-after-hurricane-dorian-dry-tortugas-remains-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-for-hurricane-dorian-dry-tortugas-remains-open-for-now.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:52:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla - On Friday, Aug. 30, Everglades National Park will close park entrances and visitor facilities at 4 p.m. in preparation for the landfall of Hurricane Dorian. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-for-hurricane-dorian-dry-tortugas-remains-open-for-now.htm https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-for-hurricane-dorian-dry-tortugas-remains-open-for-now.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:42:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla - On Friday, Aug. 30, Everglades National Park will close park entrances and visitor facilities at 4 p.m. in preparation for the landfall of Hurricane Dorian. Park concession-operated boat tours, services and rentals at Flamingo and Everglades City as well as Shark Valley Tram Tours will also cease operations on Friday afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-for-hurricane-dorian-dry-tortugas-remains-open-for-now.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-boater-education-program-goes-into-effect-aug-1.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2019 08:37:00 EST Starting Aug. 1, Everglades National Park will require all marine boaters to have completed the park’s Boater Education Program. Over 4,000 boaters have already completed the free online course, which became available in late 2018. The purpose of the program is to educate boaters to the unique features and challenges of the park’s marine waters in order to promote boater safety, protect park resources and enhance visitor enjoyment. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-boater-education-program-goes-into-effect-aug-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/boat-tours-resume-from-gulf-coast-visitor-center-at-everglades-national-park.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2019 09:44:00 EST Homestead, Fla. – Everglades National Park is pleased to announce that boat tours will resume from the park’s Gulf Coast Visitor Center on July 1, 2019. The National Park Service has awarded a temporary contract to Guest Services, Inc (GSI). The one-year contract has been issued through June 30, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/boat-tours-resume-from-gulf-coast-visitor-center-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/2019-nsfltp-grants.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:23:00 EST The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced yesterday that three national parks will receive $123,572,000 in grants as part of the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/2019-nsfltp-grants.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-receives-funding-for-tamiami-trail-to-restore-water-flow.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:34:00 EST Homestead, Fla. – On June 3, 2019, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that they will be granting $60 million to Everglades National Park through the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects program to complete the Tamiami Trail Next Steps project. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-receives-funding-for-tamiami-trail-to-restore-water-flow.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-south-florida-creates-225-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Fri, 24 May 2019 10:14:00 EST Homestead, Fla. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,916,800 visitors to the four national parks in South Florida collectively spent $156.3 million in 2018. That spending resulted in 2,089 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the South Florida economy of $225.4 million. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-south-florida-creates-225-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-fee-changes-delayed-until-january-30.htm Tue, 29 Jan 2019 07:56:00 EST Everglades National Park will implement new fees on Jan. 30. Previously announced in December, this two-year implementation was scheduled to begin on Jan. 10, but was delayed with the federal government shutdown. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-fee-changes-delayed-until-january-30.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/status-of-south-florida-national-parks-and-preserve-during-federal-government-shutdown.htm Sat, 22 Dec 2018 05:24:00 EST Due to the lapse in federal appropriations, the National Park Service (NPS) is unable to fully staff the properties under its management. It is not feasible to close or otherwise prohibit all access to NPS properties. Under these circumstances, the planned and current accessibility of Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, and Big Cypress National Preserve under this government shutdown, is reflected below, and subject to change without prior notice. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/status-of-south-florida-national-parks-and-preserve-during-federal-government-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-fees-changing-in-2019.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:30:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Starting January 10, 2019, Everglades National Park will begin a two-year implementation of new entrance fees. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-fees-changing-in-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/global-big-day-birding-adventure-at-everglades-national-park.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:43:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida – Join Ranger Bob Showler for a Global Big Day Birding Adventure on Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Everglades National Park. The ranger-led group will look for birds at various points of interest along the Main Park Road between the Royal Palm Visitor Center and Flamingo. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/global-big-day-birding-adventure-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-paurotis-pond-after-successful-bird-nesting-season.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2018 06:14:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida – Everglades National Park announces the reopening of Paurotis Pond for recreational use. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-paurotis-pond-after-successful-bird-nesting-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reinitiates-public-comment-period-on-proposed-fee-changes.htm Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:34:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Everglades National Park is reinitiating civic engagement on proposed fee changes, which was put on hold following Hurricane Irma. In addition to fee changes that were directed by the National Park Service (NPS) to go into effect on January 1, 2019, the Park is proposing additional changes. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reinitiates-public-comment-period-on-proposed-fee-changes.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-and-big-cypress-national-preserve-to-participate-in-operation-dry-water.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:00:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla - Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, and Biscayne National Park are participating in Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water is a national safety and awareness campaign with a goal to promote safety and reduce boating accidents and injuries caused by alcohol and drug use. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-and-big-cypress-national-preserve-to-participate-in-operation-dry-water.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-and-fwc-to-expand-python-removal-efforts.htm Thu, 31 May 2018 09:01:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla - Everglades National Park and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are partnering together to expand efforts to remove Burmese pythons from within the park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-and-fwc-to-expand-python-removal-efforts.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-offers-guided-tour-of-anhinga-trail-in-spanish-4-15.htm Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:09:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla - Everglades National Park is the space where two worlds collide—tropical and temperate. Here, tropical and temperate species flourish side by side in a unique environment that is part Caribbean and part North American. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-offers-guided-tour-of-anhinga-trail-in-spanish-4-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-calusa-days-march-23-24.htm Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:31:00 EST EVERGLADES CITY, Fla - Everglades National Park’s Gulf Coast District invites all to enjoy Calusa Days, a free outdoor event, March 23-24, 2018. Calusa Days focuses on the lives of all the people who have made the Ten Thousand Islands their home. Come hear absorbing stories, participate in activities or experience learning about these intriguing islands on a paddling adventure. Join the fun by land or by sea to learn how these valuable islands have provided and shaped the lives of many! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-calusa-days-march-23-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/calling-all-junior-rangers-march-17.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:37:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. - On Saturday, March 17, 2018, Everglades National Park will host Junior Ranger Day! This annual event highlights youth in national parks and the Junior Ranger Program which engages kids and families while they visit National Park Service sites. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/calling-all-junior-rangers-march-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/where-there-s-smoke-there-s-fire.htm Sat, 03 Mar 2018 11:26:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Weather permitting, Everglades National Park will conduct prescribed burns on March 4-5 in northeast areas of the Park. On March 4, the planned burn area is 35,025 acres, and immediately east of Shark Valley and south of US 41. On March 5, the planned burn area is about 17,316 acres and general location is east of Shark Valley, south of US 41, and north of Chekika. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/where-there-s-smoke-there-s-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/history-of-the-everglades-comes-alive-march-3.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:46:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. - The 8th annual Vintage Everglades Day will bring alive the past on Saturday, March 3, at Everglades National Park! This year’s celebration will highlight how the Everglades’ rich history has been told through art, music, and literature. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/history-of-the-everglades-comes-alive-march-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/important-notice-to-visitors-to-everglades-biscayne-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-and-big-cypress-national-preserve.htm Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:11:00 EST HOMESTEAD, KEY WEST AND OCHOPEE, Fla - Due to the lapse in federal appropriations, the National Park Service (NPS) is unable to fully staff the properties under its management. It is not feasible to close or otherwise prohibit all access to NPS properties. Under these circumstances, the planned and current accessibility of Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, and Big Cypress National Preserve under this government shutdown, is reflected below, and subject to change without prior notice. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/important-notice-to-visitors-to-everglades-biscayne-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-and-big-cypress-national-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-to-conduct-prescribed-burn-this-week.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2018 11:59:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Depending on the weather conditions, Everglades National Park will conduct a prescribed burn in the North East District of the park sometime between January 16-19, 2018. The general location of the EE 2 and EE 3 Prescribed Burn is in the north east portion of Everglades National Park, east of Shark Valley, south of US 41 and north of Chekika. The planned burn area is about 10,000 acres in size. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-to-conduct-prescribed-burn-this-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/paurotis-pond-closed-for-nesting-season-2018.htm Fri, 05 Jan 2018 12:31:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida – 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 threatened Wood Stork and all nesting birds in this area from human disturbance. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/paurotis-pond-closed-for-nesting-season-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-fee-free-days-2018.htm Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:35:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-fee-free-days-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-fee-free-days.htm Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:26:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. – The first fee-free day of 2018 is just around the corner! In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all national parks will waive their admission fees on January 15, 2018. Take advantage of this opportunity to #FindYourPark at any of these sites across the nation! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-fee-free-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-s-gulf-coast-again-welcomes-visitors.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:09:00 EST EVERGLADES CITY, Fla. - On Thursday, December 21, Everglades National Park opened a temporary visitor contact station at its Gulf Coast entrance in Everglades City, just in time for the holiday visitor season. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-s-gulf-coast-again-welcomes-visitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/shark-valley-to-reopen-12-16.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:13:00 EST MIAMI, Fla. – Everglades National Park is pleased to announce that its Shark Valley district, which has been closed since flooding associated with Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and subsequent heavy rains, will reopen to visitors beginning this Saturday, December 16. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/shark-valley-to-reopen-12-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-celebrates-70th-anniversary.htm Mon, 04 Dec 2017 06:11:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. - This month, Everglades National Park celebrates its 70th anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-celebrates-70th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/closure-of-west-side-of-palm-key-to-protect-nesting-roseate-spoonbills.htm Sun, 03 Dec 2017 06:26:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. - In a continuing effort to protect nesting Roseate Spoonbills, the west side of Palm Key has been closed to all access. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/closure-of-west-side-of-palm-key-to-protect-nesting-roseate-spoonbills.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-reopens-main-visitor-center-anhinga-trail.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:04:00 EST Everglades National Park has reopened the Homestead visitor entrance from 6 AM to 6 PM daily, the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center for regular hours, 9am to 5pm daily, and the Anhinga Trail. Park Rangers have resumed offering the Anhinga Amble (10:30 am, 50 minutes) and Glades Glimpse (1:30 pm, 20 minutes) programs to visitors daily. As restrooms and water are currently only available at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, visitors are strongly encouraged to bring a water bottle that can be refilled before proceeding to Royal Palm. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-reopens-main-visitor-center-anhinga-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/east-everglades-reopened-for-private-airboating.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:57:00 EST After assessing the Northeast district of Everglades National Park for hazards, the National Park Service has reopened the park’s airboating areas east of the L-67 Canal and as far south as Buzzards Roost / Grossman's Ridge (commonly known as East Everglades) for private airboating. Boaters should be advised that the only public launch site available is located East of Coopertown. The park cannot be accessed via SW 168th Street until power lines and other hazards have been addressed. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/east-everglades-reopened-for-private-airboating.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-in-preparation-for-hurricane-irma.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:28:00 EST Effective at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 6th, Everglades National Park is closing the park in preparation for the landfall of Hurricane Irma. No back-country passes will be issued until further notice https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closes-in-preparation-for-hurricane-irma.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/proposed-changes-to-fee-program-help-everglades-national-park-tackle-maintenance-backlog.htm Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:44:00 EST Over the last several years, park managers have worked to improve visitor services in Everglades National Park, thanks in large part to changes in 2015 to the entrance fee program where fees had not previously changed in nearly 20 years. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/proposed-changes-to-fee-program-help-everglades-national-park-tackle-maintenance-backlog.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-new-operator-for-everglades-national-park.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2017 04:47:00 EST New contract will expand and improve visitor services including a new restaurant and lodging at Flamingo https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-new-operator-for-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/local-volunteers-win-national-and-regional-awards.htm Thu, 04 May 2017 11:00:00 EST It’s easy to spot a VIP in a national park. In 2016, there were 339,662 VIPs, or Volunteers-In-Parks, across the nation greeting visitors, building trails, leading programs, performing research, or doing just about any task imaginable. Last month, during National Volunteer Week, the National Park Service recognized the important contributions of all of its volunteers by announcing the recipients of the annual George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/local-volunteers-win-national-and-regional-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-week-activities-and-fee-free-days.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:28:00 EST In celebration of National Park Week, April 15 23, 2017, Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks are offering a variety of activities and programs. Also, wildlife viewing, bird watching and boating opportunities are terrific this time of year. National Park Week also includes Easter, Sunday, April 16, Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, and Park RX Day, Sunday, April 23. Park RX Day is a great day to participate in healthy outdoor recreation activities in a park near you. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-week-activities-and-fee-free-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/extraordinary-photos-by-charlie-causey-on-display-through-march.htm Fri, 17 Mar 2017 05:02:00 EST Everglades National Park welcomes all to enjoy the beauty of the Everglades as captured by renowned local artist Charlie Causey in an exhibit of his photography at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery throughout the month of March. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/extraordinary-photos-by-charlie-causey-on-display-through-march.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/calusa-days-march-18-experience-1000-years-in-the-ten-thousand-islands.htm Thu, 16 Mar 2017 05:09:00 EST On Saturday, March 18, 2017, visit Everglades National Park's Gulf Coast Visitor Center to enjoy Calusa Days, a celebration of how these fascinating islands have shaped lives in the region over the centuries. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/calusa-days-march-18-experience-1000-years-in-the-ten-thousand-islands.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/florida-bay-new-access-corridor-markers-and-signs.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2017 04:29:00 EST Everglades National Park is installing new access corridor markers and signs in Florida Bay, as a key component of the park’s integrated 2015 General Management Plan (GMP) implementation strategy to enhance protection and enjoyment of the park’s marine areas. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/florida-bay-new-access-corridor-markers-and-signs.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-march-25-2017.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2017 07:15:00 EST Everglades National Park will host Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Junior Ranger Day is an annual event that highlights youth in national parks and the Junior Ranger Program which engages kids and families while visiting National Park Service sites. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-march-25-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/travel-back-in-time-at-everglades-national-park.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:28:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. - The 7th annual Vintage Everglades Day celebration will be held in Everglades National Park on Saturday, March 11th, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/travel-back-in-time-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-fee-free-days-2017.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2017 05:52:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. – The next fee-free day of 2017 is just around the corner! In honor of Presidents Day, all national parks will waive their admission fees on February 20. Take advantage of this opportunity to #FindYourPark at any of these sites across the nation! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-fee-free-days-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/latino-heritage-internship-program-february-6-deadline.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:36:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Everglades National Park is thrilled to announce the continuation of our National Park Service’s Latino Heritage Internship Program (LHIP) for summer 2017! Applications for the program are due February 6, 2017, and can be found at Hispanicaccess.org/LHIP. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/latino-heritage-internship-program-february-6-deadline.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-opens-joe-bay-to-non-motorized-boating.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2016 07:11:00 EST HOMESTEAD, FL– Beginning on November 24, 2016, Everglades National Park will open Joe Bay, and adjacent Snag Bay, to the public for the first time in more than 30 years. The area will allow non-motorized boating and become the park's first "catch-and-release” fishing area. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-opens-joe-bay-to-non-motorized-boating.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/anhinga-trail-reopens-to-the-public.htm Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:35:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla– The world famous Anhinga Trail, located at the Royal Palm Visitor Center in Everglades National Park, is now open for public use after undergoing a complete renovation. After months of work and several lengthy closures, the trail is now open 24 hours a day, offering visitors an opportunity to explore through the freshwater sawgrass marsh of the Everglades. The trail is well known for its abundance of wildlife. On any given day, one may encounter alligators, turtles, anhingas, herons, egrets, and many other bird species. Ranger Guided hikes around the Anhinga Trail are available daily, beginning at 10:30 am at the Royal Palm Visitor Center, and lasting approximately 50 minutes. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/anhinga-trail-reopens-to-the-public.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-invited-to-celebrate-100th-anniversary-of-royal-palm-state-park.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:49:00 EST Everglades National Park invites the public to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Royal Palm State Park on Thursday November 17, 2016. Royal Palm State Park was the first Florida State Park, established in 1916. Later, in 1947, it became the nucleus of the Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-invited-to-celebrate-100th-anniversary-of-royal-palm-state-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closing-due-to-hurricane-matthew.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:41:00 EST Everglades National Park will close today, Tuesday, October 4, at 5pm and remain closed until after the storm passes or projections of the storm’s path warrant reopening. Dry Tortugas National Park is expected to be out of the path of the storm, and to remain open. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-closing-due-to-hurricane-matthew.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/potential-everglades-closure-due-to-hurricane-matthew.htm Mon, 03 Oct 2016 12:53:00 EST Everglades National Park is preparing to close due to Hurricane Matthew. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/potential-everglades-closure-due-to-hurricane-matthew.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/update-anhinga-trail-improvements.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:13:00 EST The Anhinga Trail remains temporarily closed to visitors and is expected to reopen by late October 2016. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/update-anhinga-trail-improvements.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-will-increase-vehicle-and-motorcycle-entrance-fees-beginning-october-1.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:00:00 EST Starting October 1, Everglades National Park will institute fee increases for Vehicle and Motorcycle entrance to the park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-will-increase-vehicle-and-motorcycle-entrance-fees-beginning-october-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-approved-for-cape-sable-plugs-restoration.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:59:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Cape Sable Plugs Restoration – Phase II project. Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin approved the FONSI based on the environmental assessment (EA) recommended by Everglades National Park Superintendent Pedro M. Ramos. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-approved-for-cape-sable-plugs-restoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/anhinga-trail-temporary-closure.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:09:00 EST Homestead, FL: The Anhinga Trail will be closed to visitors starting Wednesday, September 7, 2016 and is expected to reopen in early October, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/anhinga-trail-temporary-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-camping-and-dry-tortugas-national-park-reopen-after-invest-99l.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:40:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-camping-and-dry-tortugas-national-park-reopen-after-invest-99l.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/dry-tortugas-closing-everglades-stays-open-for-invest-99l.htm Sat, 27 Aug 2016 13:34:00 EST Homestead, FL: Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks began implementing their hurricane plan on Thursday, August 25, in response to the forecasts for tropical weather system Invest 99L. Dry Tortugas National Park will close to recreational activities at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27 and remain closed until the storm passes and staff are able to assess storm damage and safely open the park. Once the park re-opens, the ferry and seaplane concessions will resume day trips to the park, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/dry-tortugas-closing-everglades-stays-open-for-invest-99l.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coast-guard-to-remove-aids-to-navigation-in-everglades-national-park.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2016 05:41:00 EST HOMESTEAD –Everglades National Parks, has notified over 300 registered fishing guides in Everglades National Park that the U.S. Coast Guard plans to remove aids-to-navigation in park waters between Coot Bay and the mouth of the Shark River. The removal of day beacons is scheduled to begin in late August. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coast-guard-to-remove-aids-to-navigation-in-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-celebrate-the-centennial-anniversary-of-the-national-park-service-aug-25.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:05:00 EST Homestead, FL: After almost a year of anticipating the Centennial Anniversary of the National Park Service, Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks are excited to celebrate the actual 100th birthday on Founders Day, August 25, 2016. All park visitor centers will have birthday cakes for visitors to enjoy and share in our celebration, courtesy of the Florida National Parks Association. Visitors and park neighbors are invited to join the celebration at by participating in any of these planned celebrations: https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-celebrate-the-centennial-anniversary-of-the-national-park-service-aug-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-features-marsh-life-of-the-everglades-art-exhibit-by-carmen-ferreiro.htm Fri, 29 Jul 2016 07:51:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla: Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy the latest art exhibit “Marsh Life of the Everglades” by Carmen Ferreiro at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery during the whole month of July. An Artist’s Reception is being held on Sunday, July 10 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-features-marsh-life-of-the-everglades-art-exhibit-by-carmen-ferreiro.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-frank-key-channel-carl-ross-key-and-the-western-side-of-palm-key-in-florida-bay.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:12:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla.: Everglades National Park has reopened areas closed to protect the Frank Key and Sandy Key Roseate spoonbill colonies during nesting season. The channel running along the west end of Frank Key, shallow water access at the west side of Palm Key, and Carl Ross Key have been reopened to public access. Biologists have determined that the nesting colonies are no longer active. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-frank-key-channel-carl-ross-key-and-the-western-side-of-palm-key-in-florida-bay.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-invites-local-cuban-community-to-take-part-in-oral-history-project.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2016 13:52:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla: Latino Conservation Week is taking place from July 16-July 23, 2016 and national parks all over the country are participating! Everglades National Park is conducting an oral history project called ¡Comparte tu Historia! This project seeks to document and highlight the stories of Cuban migrants and their relationship to Everglades National Park and/or the Cuban Missile Crisis. Participants are encouraged to share their stories, photographs, and any other memorabilia that can be used to educate future generations about the park's history and its connection to Hispanic culture in south Florida. The event will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 1:00pm-4:00pm and Saturday, July 23rd from 1:00pm-4:00pm, at Ernest Coe Visitor Center, 40001 S.R. 9336, Homestead, Florida. Interested parties should respond to Norma Hartell at 305-242-7807 or to Dyaami D’Orazio at 305-242-7862. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-invites-local-cuban-community-to-take-part-in-oral-history-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-announces-partial-power-outage-on-july-6.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2016 04:08:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Fla: Everglades National Park will have a planned power outage to some of its facilities along the main park road from Homestead to Flamingo on Wednesday, July 6th. Florida Power and Light (FPL) will be connecting new electric distribution equipment in the Flamingo area and will shut down power to that line just outside the park’s boundary. The outage will begin at 7:00 AM and is expected to be completed by 7:00 PM on the same day. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-announces-partial-power-outage-on-july-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-and-fdot-award-contract-for-next-phase-of-tamiami-trail-enhancements.htm Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:31:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced today the next significant milestone in the Everglades National Park restoration. On May 23, FDOT awarded a contract to joint venture team of Condotte America Inc. and Stantec for the construction of the 2.6 mile bridge and roadway project on State Road (SR) 90/SW 8 Street/Tamiami Trail. F&J Engineering Group Inc. has been selected as the Construction, Engineering and Inspection team. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-and-fdot-award-contract-for-next-phase-of-tamiami-trail-enhancements.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-photography-exhibit-by-south-florida-national-parks-camera-club-in-june.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2016 09:30:00 EST Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy a photography exhibit by members of the South Florida National Parks Camera Club at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery during the whole month of June. An Artist’s Reception is being held on Sunday, June 5 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-photography-exhibit-by-south-florida-national-parks-camera-club-in-june.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/the-everglades-needs-you-vote-everglades-to-restore-flamingo.htm Wed, 25 May 2016 08:17:00 EST Everglades National Park and the South Florida National Parks Trust launched a campaign today to restore the park’s Flamingo Visitor Center with support from American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the public through the Partners in Preservation program. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/the-everglades-needs-you-vote-everglades-to-restore-flamingo.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-global-big-day-of-birding-at-shark-valley.htm Fri, 13 May 2016 07:26:00 EST Shark Valley Visitor Center will host its first “Global Big Day” tour on May 14, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-global-big-day-of-birding-at-shark-valley.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-launches-online-sale-of-park-e-passes.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 13:08:00 EST Visitors to Everglades National Park now have the convenience of purchasing online—at no additional cost—annual and seven-day electronic entrance passes in advance of their trip. The NPS partnered with Smart Destinations to better serve park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-launches-online-sale-of-park-e-passes.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-offers-5-million-investment-incentive-for-flamingo-business-proposal.htm Tue, 03 May 2016 09:38:00 EST On Wednesday, April 27, 2016, the National Park Service (NPS) released a prospectus calling for business proposals to provide commercial visitor services in the extremely popular Flamingo District and Long Pine Key areas of Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-offers-5-million-investment-incentive-for-flamingo-business-proposal.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-environmental-assessment-for-cape-sable-plugs-restoration-phase-ii-project.htm Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:57:00 EST Everglades National Park announces the release of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Cape Sable Plugs Restoration Phase II Project. The EA is available for review and comment at the NPS website https://parkplanning.nps.gov/Cape_Sable_Plugs_EA. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-environmental-assessment-for-cape-sable-plugs-restoration-phase-ii-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ocean-studies-charter-school-exhibits-at-everglades-national-park-in-may.htm Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:16:00 EST Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy a photography exhibit during the month of May entitled, “River of Grass: Flowing Through the Generations” by Ocean Studies Elementary Charter School. There will be a reception for the photographers on Saturday, May 7, from 12 to 2 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ocean-studies-charter-school-exhibits-at-everglades-national-park-in-may.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tourism-to-national-park-service-areas-in-south-florida-creates-227-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit-and-over-3000-jobs.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:03:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that nearly 3 million visitors to the National Park Service areas in south Florida spent $227 million last year in surrounding communities. That spending supported over 3,248 jobs in south Florida. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tourism-to-national-park-service-areas-in-south-florida-creates-227-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit-and-over-3000-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/president-carter-made-honorary-national-park-ranger.htm Sun, 17 Apr 2016 13:05:00 EST Former President Jimmy Carter was bestowed the award and title of honorary national park ranger at an intimate ceremony Sunday by National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. This is the highest civilian honor awarded by the agency, and is reserved for individuals whose contribution to the National Park System is exceptional. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/president-carter-made-honorary-national-park-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-celebrates-centennial-with-free-park-entrance-april-16-through-24.htm Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:36:00 EST Americans are encouraged to get out and #FindYourPark during National Park Week, which runs April 16 through April 24. All National Park Service entrance fees will be waived for the week. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-celebrates-centennial-with-free-park-entrance-april-16-through-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/join-our-special-celebration-junior-ranger-day-on-april-2.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2016 05:13:00 EST Kids of all ages are invited to come learn how to, “explore, learn, and protect” your national park on Saturday, April 2, and become an official Junior Ranger! Junior Ranger Day is an annual event that highlights youth in national parks, and special activities are planned at the Shark Valley and Royal Palm areas. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/join-our-special-celebration-junior-ranger-day-on-april-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/emergency-closure-of-west-side-of-palm-key-to-protect-nesting-roseate-spoonbills-2016.htm Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:47:00 EST In a continuing effort to protect nesting Roseate Spoonbills, effective immediately the west side of Palm Key is closed to all access. In order to minimize disturbance and maximize nesting success for the Roseate Spoonbill and other nesting wading birds, a seasonal closure is needed. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/emergency-closure-of-west-side-of-palm-key-to-protect-nesting-roseate-spoonbills-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/calusa-days-at-everglades-national-park.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:16:00 EST Everyone is invited to the Eighth Annual Calusa Days, being held March 14 through 19 in Everglades City at Everglades National Park’s Gulf Coast Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/calusa-days-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/vintage-day-2016-update-fee-free.htm Thu, 03 Mar 2016 04:32:00 EST Come enjoy the Sixth Annual Vintage Everglades Day on Saturday, March 12, and receive free entrance into the park (at the main park entrance near Homestead). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/vintage-day-2016-update-fee-free.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/march-coe-visitor-center-gallery-exhibit.htm Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:09:00 EST A new art exhibit, in the gallery of the Ernest F Coe Visitor Center, entitled “The Suitcase Show.” This exhibit is a collection of works on paper by 28 AIRIE (Artist in Residence in the Everglades) fellows that span the history of the AIRIE program from 2003-2009. The exhibit, curated by Donna Marxer and Irene Christensen, includes works by Rebecca Reeve and Bryan McGovern Wilson. The exhibit will be on display from March 3 – 31. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/march-coe-visitor-center-gallery-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/closures-to-protect-nesting-birds.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:06:00 EST In a continuing effort to protect nesting Roseate Spoonbills, the following areas in Florida Bay have been closed to all access until further notice: the west side of Palm Key, the channel running along the west end of Frank Key, and Carl Ross Key. In order to minimize disturbance and maximize nesting success for the Roseate Spoonbill and other nesting wading birds, a closure is needed. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/closures-to-protect-nesting-birds.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/airie-sunday-in-the-park.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:32:00 EST The public is invited to this event at the Long Pine Key area of the park. The program will help you connect and be inspired by art created in the park, highlighting the wild culture of Everglades National Park. The event is free and open to the public with park admission, but RSVP is strongly encouraged at www.airie.org . https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/airie-sunday-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-waterbirds-photography-exhibit-by-charlie-causey-in-february.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:19:00 EST Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy a photography exhibit entitled, “Waterbirds,” by Charlie Causey at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery during the month of February. An Artist’s Reception is being held on Saturday, February 6 (between 2 to 5 p.m.). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-waterbirds-photography-exhibit-by-charlie-causey-in-february.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-the-national-park-service-centennial-great-time-for-birdwatching-at-everglades-national-park.htm Tue, 12 Jan 2016 10:08:00 EST Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial by enjoying a great time to watch nesting birds at Everglades National Park. If you're a birdwatcher, this is a particularly good time of year to watch these wonderful creatures in the nesting process. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-the-national-park-service-centennial-great-time-for-birdwatching-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-photographer-constance-mier-in-january.htm Fri, 18 Dec 2015 05:22:00 EST Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy a photography exhibit by Constance Mier at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery during the month of January. An Artist’s Reception is being held on Sunday, January 10 (between 2 to 4 p.m.). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-photographer-constance-mier-in-january.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ranger-led-tamiami-trail-triathlon-join-park-rangers-for-a-day-of-paddling-hiking-and-bicycling.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:53:00 EST Experience the wilder side of Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve during a special ranger-led, Tamiami Trail Triathlon of paddling, hiking and biking. Normally the Tamiami Trail Triathlon is completed at National Park Service sites along the Tamiami Trail (U.S. Highway 41) on your own, in any sequence. However, Rangers will lead four, all-in-one day events, to experience it all! The special ranger-led, one-day events are being offered on four Sundays (December 20, January 24, February 21, and March 6). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ranger-led-tamiami-trail-triathlon-join-park-rangers-for-a-day-of-paddling-hiking-and-bicycling.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ever-free-ranger-led-programs.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:24:00 EST South Florida’s balmy winter is the perfect time to visit Everglades National Park and starting the week of December 20, 2015, the park will offer free, ranger-led programs for the public each week! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ever-free-ranger-led-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-releases-final-environmental-impact-statement-for-acquisition-of-florida-power-light-company-land.htm Fri, 04 Dec 2015 05:20:00 EST MIAMI - The National Park Service (NPS) has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for acquisition of a parcel of land owned by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) in the East Everglades Expansion Area (EEEA) of Everglades National Park. Alternative 3, “Fee-for-Fee Land Exchange,” is the NPS preferred alternative. Under this alternative, the NPS would acquire fee title to the FPL property through an exchange for park property, as authorized by Congress in 2009 (P.L. 111-11). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-releases-final-environmental-impact-statement-for-acquisition-of-florida-power-light-company-land.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fire-management-plan-complete.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2015 05:11:00 EST completion of a new Fire Management Plan (FMP) for Everglades National Park. The FMP has been updated in response to changes in fire management policy and guidance which have evolved since the last FMP was prepared in 1995. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fire-management-plan-complete.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/enjoy-pre-thanksgiving-cycling-at-shark-valley.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2015 04:16:00 EST SHARK VALLEY, Florida: Shark Valley is hosting a pre-Thanksgiving Bike Ride on Saturday November 21 starting at 4:15 p.m. The ranger-guided ride will last approximately 3 hours and will be limited to 25 participants; please call the visitor center to make a reservation at (305) 221-8776. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/enjoy-pre-thanksgiving-cycling-at-shark-valley.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/deborah-lafogg-docherty-november-coe-gallery-exhibit.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:24:00 EST You can meet and talk to Docherty at an Artist’s Reception open to the public on Saturday, November 7 (between 2-4 p.m.). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/deborah-lafogg-docherty-november-coe-gallery-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/homestead-national-parks-trolley-partnership-receives-national-award.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:25:00 EST Homestead National Parks Trolley has received the prestigious 2015 National Park Service (NPS) Director’s Partnership Award, given in recognition of the most significant accomplishments achieved by parks and outside groups working together on projects that provide lasting benefits for parks and communities. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/homestead-national-parks-trolley-partnership-receives-national-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/enjoy-a-healthy-halloween-cycling-at-shark-valley.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:58:00 EST Enjoy a Healthy Halloween Cycling at Shark Valley https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/enjoy-a-healthy-halloween-cycling-at-shark-valley.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-historic-nike-missile-program.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:01:00 EST Calling all Nike veterans and Cold War and military enthusiasts! We need your help! Everglades National Park (Park) houses one of the best preserved relics of the Cold War, a Nike Hercules Missile Base (HM-69). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-historic-nike-missile-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-photographer-alan-seelye-james-in-september.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:24:00 EST Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy an exhibit by Alan Seelye-James, who will showcase his photography at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery at Everglades National Park during the month of September. An Artist’s Reception is being held on Saturday, September 19 (between 2-4 p.m.). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-photographer-alan-seelye-james-in-september.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-anounces-plans-to-reopen-august-31.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:52:00 EST HOMESTEAD, KEY WEST: Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks are preparing to open to visitation following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika. On Monday, August 31, Everglades National Park’s entrance gates and visitor centers will be open to the public at 10 a.m., and concessions will be operational at 10:00 a.m. or shortly after. Concessions at Dry Tortugas National Park will be operational at the start of business on Tuesday, September 1. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-anounces-plans-to-reopen-august-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-announces-closures-in-preparation-for-tropical-storm-eria.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2015 14:00:00 EST In the interest of public safety, due to the approach of Tropical Storm Erika, Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks will be closing to visitors at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-announces-closures-in-preparation-for-tropical-storm-eria.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/find-your-park-and-celebrate-the-99th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:10:00 EST The National Park Service is turning 99 years old on August 25 and Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks want to give you a present – free admission! The usual entrance fee will be waived for all visitors on August 25. Come experience the beauty of the Everglades, or a very special living history event at Dry Tortugas, depicting what life was like at Fort Jefferson back in the 1860’s. Re-enactors will be at the park from August 25 through 28 and will recreate the experiences of Battery “C” stationed at Fort Jefferson during the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/find-your-park-and-celebrate-the-99th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-frank-key-channel-and-carl-ross-key-in-florida-bay.htm Tue, 12 May 2015 10:58:00 EST Everglades National Park has reopened areas closed to protect the Frank Key and Sandy Key Roseate spoonbill colonies during nesting season. The channel running along the west end of Frank Key and Carl Ross Key have been reopened to public access. Visitors to Carl Ross Key are reminded that while Carl Ross Key is open, Sandy Key is permanently closed to public entry year-round to protect sensitive wildlife, and people should not walk from Carl Ross Key to Sandy Key. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-frank-key-channel-and-carl-ross-key-in-florida-bay.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2015stateofconservation.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2015 07:10:00 EST World Heritage Site Report, “Everglades National Park: 2015 State of Conservation” https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2015stateofconservation.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-hosts-big-day-birding-adventure.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:39:00 EST Everglades National Park Hosts Big Day Birding Adventure https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-hosts-big-day-birding-adventure.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/rareplantsoftheeverglades.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2015 10:37:00 EST A new report by the Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC) on the status of the rare plants of Everglades National Park will be released March 2 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/rareplantsoftheeverglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/capesabledamscallforpubliccomment.htm Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:43:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the evaluation of dams on four waterways – House Ditch, Slagle Ditch, Raulerson Canal, and East Side Creek – in the Cape Sable region of Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/capesabledamscallforpubliccomment.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coevcfebruaryexhibit.htm Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:23:00 EST Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy an art exhibit by the Ceramic League of Miami, on display at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery during the month of February. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coevcfebruaryexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/first-annual-homestead-eco-fair-commemorates-partnership-with-the-parks.htm Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:10:00 EST The first annual Homestead Eco-Fair will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 12 noon to 3 pm at Losner Park in downtown Homestead. It will be a perfect day to enjoy several free activities with the family. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/first-annual-homestead-eco-fair-commemorates-partnership-with-the-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribed-fire-to-reduce-hazardous-vegetation.htm Thu, 22 Jan 2015 06:00:00 EST Everglades National Park to conduct prescribed fire to reduce hazardous vegetation and stimulate native plant response https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribed-fire-to-reduce-hazardous-vegetation.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/pedro-ramos-selected-as-new-superintendent.htm Wed, 07 Jan 2015 08:00:00 EST Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin announced that Pedro Ramos has been selected as Superintendent of Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks in Florida. Ramos has been serving as superintendent of Big Cypress National Preserve since January 2009. Ramos will begin his new assignment in mid-January. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/pedro-ramos-selected-as-new-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/cindy-rose-photo-exhibit.htm Wed, 07 Jan 2015 04:47:00 EST Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy an art exhibit by Cindy Rose. The exhibit entitled, “River of Grass: A Diverse Ecosystem,” features stunning photographs of the Everglades. The collection will be on exhibit at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery at Everglades National Park during the month of January. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/cindy-rose-photo-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2015-winter-free-seasonal-ranger-led-programs-to-begin.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:25:00 EST Winter of 2014 to 2015 - Free Seasonal Ranger-Led Programs to Begin https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2015-winter-free-seasonal-ranger-led-programs-to-begin.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-seasonal-ranger-led-programs.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:35:00 EST Winter is the perfect time to visit Everglades National Park! Spectacular opportunities abound to enjoy the great outdoors in your back yard. During south Florida’s dry season there are few mosquitoes, afternoon storms are gone and temperatures are cooler. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-seasonal-ranger-led-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-offers-two-additional-public-meetings-to-talk-about-recreation-fee-increase-proposal.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2014 06:39:00 EST December 19, 2014 – UPDATE– FEE INCREASE PUBLIC MEETINGS - Additional information is provided below on two additional public meetings on proposed park fee increases, being held onJanuary 12 in Naples and January 15in Homestead. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-offers-two-additional-public-meetings-to-talk-about-recreation-fee-increase-proposal.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-holiday-trolley-to-the-parks.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:14:00 EST Celebrate the Holiday Season with Free Trolley Visits to Your National Parks! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-holiday-trolley-to-the-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/december-ernest-coe-art-exhibit.htm Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:02:00 EST Everglades Impressions: Art Exhibit on display at Ernest F. Coe Gallery December 2014 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/december-ernest-coe-art-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/airie-billboard-grant.htm Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:27:00 EST AIRIE BRINGS THE EVERGLADES TO THE CITY WITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION SUPPORT https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/airie-billboard-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribed-burn-120314.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:05:00 EST Everglades National Park to conduct prescribed fires to protect Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow habitat and manage exotic plants https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribed-burn-120314.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/feeincreaseupdatepr.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2014 14:47:00 EST In September 2014, the National Park Service authorized all park units to engage the public and stakeholders on proposed fee increases as part of the 2014 National Park Service fee review. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/feeincreaseupdatepr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evergladesquarterreleasepr.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:05:00 EST Everglades National Park has received the prestigious honor of being selected as the one national site in the state of Florida to be portrayed on the reverse side of a newly- minted, United States quarter, and the public is invited to its ceremonial release, being held on Thursday, December 4 in Homestead. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evergladesquarterreleasepr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/thanksgivingatevergladespr.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:55:00 EST The Thanksgiving holiday is a great time to visit Everglades National Park, with special ranger programs making this a wonderful time to experience your back yard national park and the largest wilderness area east of the Rocky Mountains! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/thanksgivingatevergladespr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/homestead-national-parks-trolley-returns-to-meet-growing-demand.htm Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:15:00 EST Homestead National Parks Trolley Returns to Meet Growing Demand https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/homestead-national-parks-trolley-returns-to-meet-growing-demand.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/airie-announces-2015-fellows.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:00:00 EST AIRIE Announces 2015 Fellows https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/airie-announces-2015-fellows.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/campgrounds-reopening-on-a-limited-basis-on-november-15.htm Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:28:00 EST HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – Everglades National Park’s two drive-in campgrounds are reopening on a limited basis on November 15. The Long Pine Key Campground is reopening one to two loops, with limited sites available. The remainder of the Long Pine Key Campground will reopen no later than Christmas. The Flamingo Campground will reopen A-Loop, T-Loop, and walk-ins on November 15. The B-loop will reopen mid-January and will remain open during the busy season. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/campgrounds-reopening-on-a-limited-basis-on-november-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-homestead-trolley-tours-to-biscayne-and-everglades-national-parks-for-nascar-fans.htm Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:28:00 EST HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – NASCAR event fans may enjoy a special opportunity to ride on the Homestead National Parks Trolley on Thursday, November 13, 2014, to Biscayne and Everglades National Parks. The special trolley route provides round trip transportation from the Speedway’s RV parking lot. Trolleys depart to Biscayne National Park at 10:30 a.m., and 1:20 p.m., and to Everglades National Park at 9:00 a.m. and 1:54 p.m. Free guided tours are provided on the trolley where visitors may learn about the history and ecosystems of the parks and community, and free entrance is provided to both national parks. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-homestead-trolley-tours-to-biscayne-and-everglades-national-parks-for-nascar-fans.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-wilderness-writing-expedition-panel-discussion-november-13-at-florida-international-university.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2014 05:44:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida: Anyone who enjoys wilderness will want to attend a special panel discussion being held on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. The event is being held from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Wolfe Theater, located at 3000 NE 151st Street (Room WUC 100), Miami, Florida 33181. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-wilderness-writing-expedition-panel-discussion-november-13-at-florida-international-university.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-veterans-day-at-everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-free-entrance-to-all-national-parks-nike-missile-base-open-house.htm Thu, 06 Nov 2014 04:39:00 EST Homestead/Key West: Acting Superintendent Bob Krumenaker is inviting everyone who loves Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to enjoy free entrance next Tuesday, November 11, in celebration of Veteran’s Day. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-veterans-day-at-everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-free-entrance-to-all-national-parks-nike-missile-base-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-a-vision-through-three-lenses.htm Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:43:00 EST Homestead, Florida: The photography of “Three Amigos” will be exhibited in the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery at Everglades National Park during the month of November. Come browse the exhibit and meet the artists and park staff Saturday November 8 at a 1pm reception hosted by the Three Amigos at the Gallery, there is no cost to visit the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-a-vision-through-three-lenses.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-comment-on-the-environmental-assessment-for-updated-fire-management-plan.htm Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:28:00 EST Everglades National Park is pleased to announce the release of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for an updated Fire Management Plan (FMP). The EA is important because it evaluates the impacts associated with a newly updated Fire Management Plan since policy has changed since the last update in 1995. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-comment-on-the-environmental-assessment-for-updated-fire-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/winners-of-wilderness-writing-expedition-announced.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:19:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida: Everglades National Park is pleased to announce the university students selected to participate in the Everglades Wilderness Writing Expedition- a new and innovative program that will connect aspiring local writers to the Everglades wilderness while creating future park stewards. These students, all from south Florida Universities, will participate in the adventure of a lifetime! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/winners-of-wilderness-writing-expedition-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everything-everglades-panel-discussion-october-16-at-florida-atlantic-university.htm Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:59:00 EST BOCA RATON, Fla – An exciting opportunity to attend a panel discussion about the Everglades is being held on Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m., in the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Theater. The panel discussion is entitled, “Everything everGLADES,” and will be an in-depth discussion on the ecology and sustainability, social justice and the arts in the Everglades. Anyone interested is invited to attend. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everything-everglades-panel-discussion-october-16-at-florida-atlantic-university.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/gallery-exhibit-at-everglades-national-park-wings-and-wildflowers-oil-paintings-by-patricia-rottino-cummins.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:16:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida: Patricia Rottino Cummins will exhibit her oil on canvas paintings in the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, located at the Homestead entrance to Everglades National Park, during the month of October, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/gallery-exhibit-at-everglades-national-park-wings-and-wildflowers-oil-paintings-by-patricia-rottino-cummins.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/common-ground-artists-in-the-everglades.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2014 06:33:00 EST BOCA RATON, Fla – The University Galleries in Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents, “Common Ground: Artists in the Everglades” at the Schmidt Center Gallery, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. The exhibition will open on Friday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. and will be on view through Wednesday, November 5. All events are free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/common-ground-artists-in-the-everglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/waterways-marine-debris.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:13:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida: Seabirds ingesting balloons, marine mammals entangled in discarded fishing gear, and sea turtles abandoning plans to nest are among the issues caused by marine debris that are covered in the latest episode of “Waterways.” https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/waterways-marine-debris.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/request-for-interest-or-pre-solicitation-for-flamingo-concession-contract.htm Wed, 03 Sep 2014 04:44:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida: The National Park Service has issued a Request for Interest or pre-solicitation for a prospectus that will be issued in the coming months soliciting offers for a 20 year Concession Contract to provide lodging, camping, tour boat, food and beverage, retail, and other services within the Flamingo Area of Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/request-for-interest-or-pre-solicitation-for-flamingo-concession-contract.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-foundation-partners-with-national-park-service-to-restore-cape-sable.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:40:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida - Today the Everglades Foundation announced a $143,000 grant to the National Park Service which will pay for 50 percent of the cost of an environmental assessment of canals that are harming the ecosystem of Cape Sable. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-foundation-partners-with-national-park-service-to-restore-cape-sable.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coastal-prairie-prescribed-fire-to-be-conducted-in-everglades-national-park.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2014 05:51:00 EST Homestead, FL: Everglades Fire Management plans to conduct a prescribed fire to eradicate invasive, non-native plants in the coastal prairies region of Everglades National Park. Approximately 10,000 acres will be burned in the coastal prairies, a remote, roadless area of the Park, approximately 10 miles northwest of the Flamingo Visitor Use Area. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coastal-prairie-prescribed-fire-to-be-conducted-in-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/win-a-trip-of-a-lifetime-call-for-applicants-for-the-everglades-wilderness-writing-expedition.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:08:00 EST Homestead, Florida: Have you ever imagined yourself exploring exotic places in search of the perfect story? Do you dream of travelling and changing the world through your writing? For over a century, the Everglades has been immortalized through the writings of people like Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Carl Hiaasen, Zora Neale Hurston and Michael Grunwald. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/win-a-trip-of-a-lifetime-call-for-applicants-for-the-everglades-wilderness-writing-expedition.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-turns-98-celebrate-with-free-entrance-to-everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:43:00 EST Homestead/Key West: Acting Superintendent Bob Krumenaker is inviting everyone who loves Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to come enjoy free entrance this Monday, August 25, in celebration of the 98th birthday of the National Park Service. According to Superintendent Krumenaker, “We are excited to join in the nationwide celebration of the 98th birthday of ‘America’s best idea,’ the National Park Service, and invite everyone to come enjoy your national park.” https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-turns-98-celebrate-with-free-entrance-to-everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ernest-f-coe-visitor-center-roof-repairs-result-in-temporary-changes-in-access.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:25:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida: Replacement of the roof on the park’s main visitor center, named after Ernest F. Coe, will result in temporary access changes to this building and the nearby park headquarters building during the next 3 months. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ernest-f-coe-visitor-center-roof-repairs-result-in-temporary-changes-in-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tourism-to-south-florida-national-parks-creates-206-million-in-economic-benefit-and-over-2700-jobs.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2014 04:11:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida – A new National Park Service report shows that over two and a half million visitors to the national parks in South Florida, spent $206 million last year in surrounding communities. That spending supported over 2,700 jobs in South Florida. In Everglades National Park 1,047,116 visitors spent over $96 million and supported 1302 jobs in surrounding communities. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tourism-to-south-florida-national-parks-creates-206-million-in-economic-benefit-and-over-2700-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/paurotis-pond-opened-following-nesting-season-2014.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2014 03:16:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida - Paurotis Pond (and the zone beyond the parking area adjacent to the pond), has been reopened after the seasonal closure to protect nesting birds. Visitors may now enjoy open access for fishing, canoeing, and wildlife viewing. Paurotis Pond is located 24 miles from the main park entrance in Homestead. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/paurotis-pond-opened-following-nesting-season-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-conducts-prescribed-burn-june-25-2014-in-east-everglades.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:58:00 EST Everglades National Park will be conducting the East Everglades Unit 3 Prescribed Burn on Wednesday, June 25, beginning at 8:00 a.m. (weather permitting). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-conducts-prescribed-burn-june-25-2014-in-east-everglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-biscayne-national-parks-campaign-to-improve-boating-safety.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2014 08:46:00 EST Everglades and Biscayne National Parks are teaming up to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The campaign, called Operation Dry Water, will be held June 27-29, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-biscayne-national-parks-campaign-to-improve-boating-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/a-conversation-with-everglades-artists-at-artcenter-south-florida-in-miami-beach.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:23:00 EST MIAMI BEACH, Florida: The Artist in Residence in the Everglades (AIRIE) program and ArtCenter/South Florida present “A Conversation with Everglades Artists” on Wednesday, June 18 (7:00 – 8:00 p.m.). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/a-conversation-with-everglades-artists-at-artcenter-south-florida-in-miami-beach.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-acting-supt-krumenaker.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2014 08:06:00 EST Bob Krumenaker Appointed Acting Superintendent, Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-acting-supt-krumenaker.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-trails-day-park-volunteer-event.htm Thu, 29 May 2014 12:03:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-trails-day-park-volunteer-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-receives-npf-americas-best-idea-grant.htm Thu, 29 May 2014 10:39:00 EST Everglades National Park is one of 39 national parks selected to receive a 2014 America’s Best Idea grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-receives-npf-americas-best-idea-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/become-an-artist-in-residence-in-the-everglades.htm Tue, 13 May 2014 11:59:00 EST The Artist in Residence in the Everglades (AIRIE) program at Everglades National Park is calling for applications of artists for the twelve spots open for the 2015 calendar year. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/become-an-artist-in-residence-in-the-everglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-replacement-of-a-communications-tower-environmental-assessment.htm Fri, 02 May 2014 13:21:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is beginning an environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed replacement of an NPS owned radio tower at the Dr. Bill Robertson Research Center within Everglades National Park. Verizon Wireless Personal Communications, LP (Verizon Wireless) has applied for a Right-of-Way Permit to replace the existing 250 foot, guyed radio tower (currently supporting NPS radio repeaters) with a self-supporting wireless telecommunications tower of the same height, and to install a pre-fabricated equipment shed, fenced compound, and possible access drive. The NPS is required by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and NPS Management Policies to consider applications for installation of wireless telecommunications facilities (WTF) on NPS lands. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-replacement-of-a-communications-tower-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/aloft-in-the-everglades-a-world-heritage-site-art-exhibition-presented-may-3-july-6.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2014 08:34:00 EST Everglades National Park is pleased to announce the opening of, “Flight: Aloft in the Everglades,” the next exhibit in a series of special Artists in Residence in the Everglades (AIRIE) exhibitions highlighting Everglades National Park’s international designation as a World Heritage Site. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/aloft-in-the-everglades-a-world-heritage-site-art-exhibition-presented-may-3-july-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/pr041914parkreopensfrankkeychannel.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2014 13:50:00 EST Everglades National Park has reopened areas closed to protect the Frank Key Roseate Spoonbill colony during nesting season. The channel running along the west end of Frank Key, and day use access to Carl Ross Key, have been reopened to public access. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/pr041914parkreopensfrankkeychannel.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/waterways-wading-birds-and-benthic-studies.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2014 13:16:00 EST The educational television series, “Waterways,” continues to showcase the south Florida ecosystem in an exciting new two-part episode. The unique wading birds of Everglades National Park are featured, as well as benthic studies that explore the make-up of the seafloor in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/waterways-wading-birds-and-benthic-studies.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/summer-season-at-everglades-national-park-closures-and-shorter-hours.htm Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:46:00 EST Everglades National Park is implementing annual changes in visitor services for the slower summer season at Flamingo and at Long Pine Key Campground. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/summer-season-at-everglades-national-park-closures-and-shorter-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-national-parks-week-at-everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-fee-free-weekend-april-19-20.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:03:00 EST Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks will have free admission April 19 and 20, opening weekend of National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-national-parks-week-at-everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-fee-free-weekend-april-19-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-volunteers-in-parks-day.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2014 04:27:00 EST Get Outdoors and create a new kind of national park memory by volunteering in your national park, just minutes away from Miami. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-volunteers-in-parks-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/beginning-to-end-florida-international-university-honors-college-exhibit.htm Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:32:00 EST Everglades National Park is proud to present a Florida International University (FIU) Honors College Exhibit, “Beginning to End?” at the Coe Visitor Center Gallery, April 4 - April 25, 2014. The Honors College at FIU offers a four-year program for their most talented and outstanding students. These courses emphasize a broad liberal arts focus and an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Since September 2013, a group of students chose to meet all day every other Friday in various habitats and locations in Everglades National Park. Classes involved discussing literature on location, identification of flora and fauna, as well as hiking, biking, canoeing, and slough slogging, while accompanied by their professors, park rangers, artists, and scientists. Students also participated in a service activity to benefit the park, visited the historic Nike Missile Base, and restoration sites located in the park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/beginning-to-end-florida-international-university-honors-college-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-conducts-hole-in-the-donut-central-prescribed-burn.htm Fri, 04 Apr 2014 10:07:00 EST Everglades National Park will be conducting the Hole-in-the-Donut (HID) Central and Block AA Prescribed Burn on Monday, April 7, 2014 (weather permitting). The 1,007 acre prescribed burn is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-conducts-hole-in-the-donut-central-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/shawnbengeactingsuperintendentpr.htm Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:09:00 EST Shawn Benge has been appointed the acting Superintendent for both Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks effective March 31 2014. Shawn will be on a 90 day assignment to fill the position held by retiring Superintendent Dan Kimball for the past ten years. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/shawnbengeactingsuperintendentpr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-poetry-month-celebrated-in-everglades.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:19:00 EST To commemorate UNESCO’s World Poetry Day and National Poetry month, visitors will encounter Everglades-inspired poetry throughout Everglades National Park starting through April 30, 2014. Visitors will enjoy vibrant banners featuring voices of the Everglades through words and rhythms from former Artist-in-Residence-in-Everglades (AIRIE) poets. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-poetry-month-celebrated-in-everglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/nile-crocodile-removed-from-everglades-national-park.htm Wed, 12 Mar 2014 05:32:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida – Everglades National Park, and partners including the University of Florida (UF), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and the Swamp Apes (a volunteer organization), worked together over the weekend to capture a Nile crocodile that was reported in Everglades National Park, in the Chekika area of the park, which is currently closed to the public. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/nile-crocodile-removed-from-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/art-exhibit-promotes-literacy-and-art-at-everglades-national-park.htm Wed, 12 Mar 2014 05:11:00 EST HOMESTEAD, FL: Everglades National Park is pleased to invite the community on Sunday, March 30th at 1:00pm, to a park sponsored art exhibit by the March Artist-in-Residence-in-Everglades (AIRIE) volunteer Nathaniel Sandler. Mr. Sandler will exhibit books and reading materials as a means for visitors to experience something fun and interesting at the park. The exhibit promotes literacy, art, and the tangible, timeless beauty of books by disseminating the printed word. The books and reading materials will be available for free to visitors. Mr. Sandler will set up at the Royal Palm, near the Anhinga Trail. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/art-exhibit-promotes-literacy-and-art-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-deputy-superintendent-selected-for-everglades-and-dry-tortugas.htm Fri, 07 Mar 2014 10:31:00 EST Everglades National Park Superintendent Dan Kimball announces the selection of Justin Unger as Deputy Superintendent for both Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks effective March 3 2014. Unger was formerly the Chief of Administration for the National Mall and Memorial Parks. “Justin brings a unique blend of park experience, academic study, and work in municipal governments that make him an ideal partner for our local communities and leader of our diverse team of talented park professionals,” says Kimball. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-deputy-superintendent-selected-for-everglades-and-dry-tortugas.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tourism-to-everglades-national-park-creates-103-million-in-economic-benefit-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-1402-jobs-in-local-economy.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 11:58:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,141, 906 visitors to Everglades National Park in 2012 spent approximately $103 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,402 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tourism-to-everglades-national-park-creates-103-million-in-economic-benefit-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-1402-jobs-in-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/newsharkvalleyvisitorcenterdedication.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 06:34:00 EST The new facility combines the operations of three partners into a single structure: Everglades National Park (visitor center), Florida National Parks Association (sales outlet), and Shark Valley Tram Tours (sales and bicycle rentals). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/newsharkvalleyvisitorcenterdedication.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-entrance-to-everglades-national-park-for-vintage-day-this-saturday.htm Wed, 26 Feb 2014 08:58:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida: The 4th annual Vintage Day celebration will be held in Everglades National Park this Saturday March 1, from 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to interact with the characters that helped create Everglades National Park—one of the most biologically and culturally diverse parks in the world. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-entrance-to-everglades-national-park-for-vintage-day-this-saturday.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-information-meeting-february-27-2014-on-federal-highway-administration-adoption-of-the-national-park-services-tamiami-trail-modifications-next-steps-final-environmental-impact-statement.htm Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:33:00 EST Homestead, Florida: Everglades National Park invites the public to participate in a Public Information Meeting on the Federal Highway Administration Adoption of the National Park Service's Tamiami Trail Modifications: Next Steps Final Environmental Impact Statement will be held Thursday, February 27, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-information-meeting-february-27-2014-on-federal-highway-administration-adoption-of-the-national-park-services-tamiami-trail-modifications-next-steps-final-environmental-impact-statement.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-information-meeting-to-be-held-february-27.htm Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:49:00 EST Homestead, Florida: Everglades National Park invites the public to participate in a Public Information Meeting on the Federal Highway Administration Adoption of the National Park Service's Tamiami Trail Modifications: Next Steps Final Environmental Impact Statement will be held Thursday, February 27, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-information-meeting-to-be-held-february-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/getting-the-water-right-presentation-february-23.htm Thu, 20 Feb 2014 10:21:00 EST HOMESTEAD, FL: Everglades National Park is pleased to invite the community to a presentation on Sunday, February 23 by photographer Adam Nadel, who will discuss his project, “Getting the Water Right.” The free event will begin at 4:00 p.m., at the Audiotheque at ArtCenter/South Florida, located at 924 Lincoln Road #201, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Mr. Nadel is the February Artist in Residence in the Everglades (AIRIE), and his project is a museum exhibition that documents the people and landscape of the greater Everglades watershed. Nadel has crisscrossed the Everglades to document how politics, culture, economy, and ecology have dynamically interacted, and often collided, to push the Everglades ecosystem to the edge of collapse. Nadel explains, “The Artist in Residence in the Everglades program allowed me to document the natural splendor of the Everglades landscape, the beauty of its native species, and the invasive exotic animals and plants that threaten the ecosystem.” For more information about Adam Nadel’s work, visit his website www.adamnadel.net For more information on the AIRIE program call 305-242-7752, or visit https://www.nps.gov/ever/supportyourpark/everartistinresidence.htm Applications for 2015 are currently being received; the deadline is June 1, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/getting-the-water-right-presentation-february-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-seeks-public-comment-on-draft-environmental-impact.htm Mon, 17 Feb 2014 03:33:00 EST Everglades National Park is seeking public comment on its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Acquisition of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) Land in the East Everglades Expansion Area (EEEA). The Draft EIS was released January 17 for public review, and public comment is requested by Tuesday, March 18, 2014. The Draft EIS is available for review and comment at: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/EVER (then go to the “Open for Comment” link). A limited number of paper copies and compact disks (CDs) of the plan are also available upon request by contacting Everglades National Park at 305-242-7700. A public meeting is scheduled to receive comments on the Draft EIS: https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-seeks-public-comment-on-draft-environmental-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-conducts-prescribed-burn-in-east-everglades.htm Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:57:00 EST Everglades National Park will be conducting the Heck House Prescribed Burn (East Everglades Unit 5) on Tuesday, February 11 and continue through Wednesday, February 12 (weather permitting). The general location of the prescribed burn is along the eastern boundary of the park, west of Southwest 218 Avenue, and between Southwest 136 and 168 Streets. The planned burn area is about 2,475 acres in size. The Florida Forest Service and South Florida Water Management District will be assisting. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-conducts-prescribed-burn-in-east-everglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/gallery-exhibit-at-everglades-national-park-finding-connections-by-andrea-huffman.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:04:00 EST Everglades National Park is proud to present, "Finding Connections" by Andrea Huffman at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery during the month of February. An artist’s reception will be held Saturday, February 15, 2014, beginning at 12:00 noon. Admission is free. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/gallery-exhibit-at-everglades-national-park-finding-connections-by-andrea-huffman.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/spawning-aggregations-and-tropical-connections.htm Thu, 30 Jan 2014 06:29:00 EST The latest episode of the educational television series Waterways delves into the importance of fish spawning aggregations in the Florida Keys and the new book Tropical Connections: South Florida’s Marine Environment. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/spawning-aggregations-and-tropical-connections.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-comment-on-draft-environmental-impact-statement-for-acquisition-of-florida-power-and-light-company-land-in-east-everglades-expansion-area.htm Fri, 17 Jan 2014 06:59:00 EST Everglades National Park is seeking public comment on its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Acquisition of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) Land in the East Everglades Expansion Area (EEEA). The Draft EIS was released today for public review, and public comment is requested by Monday, March 17, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-comment-on-draft-environmental-impact-statement-for-acquisition-of-florida-power-and-light-company-land-in-east-everglades-expansion-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artists-reception-january-18-for-gallery-exhibit-eyes-of-everglades-by-cynthia-l-diaz.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2014 05:50:00 EST Everglades National Park is proud to present, "Eyes of Everglades" by Cynthia L. Diaz at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery during the month of January. An artist’s reception will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artists-reception-january-18-for-gallery-exhibit-eyes-of-everglades-by-cynthia-l-diaz.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/paurotis-pond-closed-for-nesting-season-2014.htm Tue, 07 Jan 2014 07:29:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/paurotis-pond-closed-for-nesting-season-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-big-day-birding-adventure.htm Tue, 07 Jan 2014 07:16:00 EST The public is invited to participate in the Big Day Birding Adventure, a “citizen science” activity to count birds within the varied habitats of Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-big-day-birding-adventure.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-homestead-national-parks-trolley-to-launch-at-january-4-celebration.htm Tue, 31 Dec 2013 08:36:00 EST Join us Saturday, January 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to celebrate the launch of the first ever public transportation to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks! Free transportation, free parking, a guided tour, and waived entrance fees are all part of this exciting new public service. This innovative project, a partnership between the City of Homestead and Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, is the only public transportation available to these South Florida National Parks. Live music, free food and educational programs will be enjoyed by all at the Trolley grand opening including National Park Conservation Mascot Teddy Mather, National Park Superintendents, Local Girl and Boy Scout Troops, and City of Homestead officials. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-homestead-national-parks-trolley-to-launch-at-january-4-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/homestead-national-park-trolley-made-official-at-historic-signing-ceremony.htm Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:17:00 EST The Homestead National Parks Trolley program was made official Wednesday night at the Homestead City Council Meeting, when Everglades National Park Superintendent Dan Kimball and Biscayne National Park Superintendent Brian Carlstrom joined Homestead Mayor Jeff Porter in signing an historic Memorandum of Understanding. This innovative project is the only public transportation available to these national parks and offers trolley riders free transportation, free parking, a guided tour, and waived entrance fees to the parks. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/homestead-national-park-trolley-made-official-at-historic-signing-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/long-pine-key-campground-reopening-december-19.htm Wed, 18 Dec 2013 08:36:00 EST The Long Pine Key Campground is reopening Thursday, December 19, when visitors can enjoy newly paved roads, campsites and parking. The campground, closed due to budget realities for the first time in 2013 during the slower summer season, will be open for the rest of the busy winter season and staffed by employees and volunteers until April 15, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/long-pine-key-campground-reopening-december-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-seasonal-ranger-led-programs-to-begin.htm Wed, 18 Dec 2013 07:51:00 EST Winter is the perfect time to visit Everglades National Park! Spectacular opportunities abound to enjoy the great outdoors in your back yard. During south Florida’s dry season there are few mosquitoes, afternoon storms are gone and temperatures are cooler. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-seasonal-ranger-led-programs-to-begin.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/waterways-explores-big-cypress-and-keys-canals.htm Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:26:00 EST Waterways continues its exploration of the south Florida ecosystem in a new two-segment episode. This latest episode takes a look at Everglades National Park’s neighbor to the north—Big Cypress National Preserve—and a plan to clean-up the manmade canals in the Florida Keys. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/waterways-explores-big-cypress-and-keys-canals.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/chekika-day-use-area-closed-indefinitely.htm Wed, 11 Dec 2013 07:11:00 EST Due to current budget realities, Everglades National Park will not be reopening the Chekika Day Use Area as previously announced, and it will remain closed indefinitely. This popular part of Everglades National Park is located in the northeast part of the park, off Krome Avenue at the west end of SW 168th Street in Miami. Chekika was previously only open seasonally (December 1 to April 30, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) due to a tendency to flood during the wet season. Though park facilities are closed, 237th Avenue and SW 168th Street in the park will remain open for visitor use (bird watching and wildlife viewing). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/chekika-day-use-area-closed-indefinitely.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/carl-ross-and-frank-key-channels-annual-closure-2013.htm Fri, 29 Nov 2013 02:12:00 EST In a continuing effort to protect Roseate Spoonbills in Florida Bay, Everglades National Park will close Carl Ross Key and Frank Key Channel to public entry during the winter nesting season. These temporary closures are intended to provide added protection for two of Florida Bay's most significant spoonbill colonies. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/carl-ross-and-frank-key-channels-annual-closure-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/thanksgivingateverglades112013.htm Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:35:00 EST “Get Outdoors!” Enjoy Thanksgiving Weekend at Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/thanksgivingateverglades112013.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/long-pine-key-campground-opening-delayed-to-december.htm Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:03:00 EST Due to improvements to park roads and parking lots, the reopening of the Long Pine Key Campground will be delayed due to paving work. It was previously announced that it would reopen on November 15, however that is now being delayed until mid-December. In the interim, those desiring to camp will be able to utilize the Flamingo Campground instead. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/long-pine-key-campground-opening-delayed-to-december.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fresh-airie-exhibition-highlights-artists-experiences-at-a-world-heritage-site.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2013 09:40:00 EST Everglades National Park will kick off Fresh AIRIE: Artists’ Experiences in a World Heritage Site, at the Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Homestead Campus. This traveling exhibition features works by more than 30 artists as part of the Everglades National Park’s AIRIE Collection, including painting, photography, video, audio composition and poetry. An opening reception and panel discussion will take place on Thursday, Nov 14. The art work will remain on display at the Homestead Art Space through Dec. 13. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fresh-airie-exhibition-highlights-artists-experiences-at-a-world-heritage-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tropical-botanic-artists-present-botanical-exploration-in-the-everglades.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:34:00 EST Tropical Botanic Artists is presenting an exciting new exhibit through November at Everglades National Park. “Botanical Exploration in the Everglades” features watercolor portraits, a documentary film, and informative panels by Everglades National Park Botanist Jimi Sadle. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tropical-botanic-artists-present-botanical-exploration-in-the-everglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/get-outdoors-its-fee-free-weekend-at-everglades-national-park-weekend-concludes-with-special-nike-missile-site-open-house-monday-veterans-day.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:31:00 EST Entrance fees to Everglades National Park will be waived during the entire Veterans’ Day weekend, (November 9th through the 11th). Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in the nearly 1.5 million acres of this unique National Park, with an entrance to the park just minutes away from Homestead, Florida City, Miami, Naples, and Everglades City! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/get-outdoors-its-fee-free-weekend-at-everglades-national-park-weekend-concludes-with-special-nike-missile-site-open-house-monday-veterans-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-artists-participate-in-everglades-forever-weekend-at-museum-of-discovery-and-science.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:03:00 EST Everglades National Park and participants in the Artist in Residence (AIRIE) program will be part of the American Express Everglades Forever Celebration kickoff hosted by the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, Florida November 2 and 3. A special exhibit of select AIRIE artwork will be part of this great weekend of activities. Artists and Park Rangers will be on hand for parts of the program to answer questions and explain the exhibit. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-artists-participate-in-everglades-forever-weekend-at-museum-of-discovery-and-science.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-comment-period-extended-on-draft-florida-bay-seagrass-habitat-restoration-management-plan.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:30:00 EST October 18, 2013: Due to the federal government shutdown between October 1 and 16, the public comment period for the draft Seagrass Habitat Restoration Management Plan has been extended through Friday, October 25, 2013. The link to review and comment on the plan is: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=40553. Thank you for your continued interest and support of Everglades National Park. Subscribe to Everglades National Park News Feed | What is RSS Please Note - Original Press Release Issued August 20, 2013 - included below for reference. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-comment-period-extended-on-draft-florida-bay-seagrass-habitat-restoration-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-is-open.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:15:00 EST Everglades National Park re-opens to visitors today. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-is-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/climatechangewaterwayspr092713.htm Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:24:00 EST “Waterways” TV Program Addresses Climate Change and Sea Level Rise in South Florida https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/climatechangewaterwayspr092713.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/travelingparkexhibitpr-091913.htm Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:54:00 EST Everglades National Park’s Community Outreach Program is pleased to announce the launch of its travelling exhibits program. The park has a suite of easy-to-assemble, traveling exhibits and displays that can be featured at any facility in the local community, including schools, libraries, shopping malls, banks, and hotels. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/travelingparkexhibitpr-091913.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-at-everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-on-national-public-lands-day-september-28.htm Thu, 19 Sep 2013 04:43:00 EST Superintendent Dan Kimball is inviting everyone who loves Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to come enjoy free entrance on Saturday, September 28, in celebration of National Public Lands Day. A volunteer project is also being held at Shark Valley, for anyone who would enjoy an opportunity to serve. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-at-everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-on-national-public-lands-day-september-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-helps-teachers-make-learning-fun-and-relevant.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:39:00 EST Today the National Park Service (NPS) launched a new online service for teachers that brings America’s national parks, including Everglades National Park, into neighborhood classrooms. The new “Teachers” section of the NPS website at www.nps.gov/teachers provides a one-stop shop for curriculum-based lesson plans, traveling trunks, maps, activities, distance learning, and other resources. All of the materials draw from the spectacular natural landscapes and authentic places preserved in America’s national parks. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-service-helps-teachers-make-learning-fun-and-relevant.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-at-everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-as-the-national-park-service-turns-97-celebrate-with-free-entrance-to-all-national-parks.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:02:00 EST Superintendent Dan Kimball is inviting everyone who loves Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to come enjoy free entrance this Sunday, August 25, in celebration of the 97th birthday of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-at-everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-as-the-national-park-service-turns-97-celebrate-with-free-entrance-to-all-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/city-of-homestead-to-provide-free-trolley-transportation-to-everglades-national-park.htm Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:20:00 EST Free public transportation to Everglades National Park from the City of Homestead will be available on weekends this winter from approximately November to May. The popular, free Homestead community trolley service will add the national parks to its weekend routes. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/city-of-homestead-to-provide-free-trolley-transportation-to-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/paurotis-pond-opened-following-nesting-season.htm Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:21:00 EST Paurotis Pond (and the zone beyond the parking area adjacent to the pond), has been reopened after the seasonal closure to protect nesting birds. Visitors may now enjoy open access for fishing, canoeing, and wildlife viewing. Paurotis Pond is located 24 miles from the main park entrance in Homestead. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/paurotis-pond-opened-following-nesting-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-comment-on.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2013 05:08:00 EST Everglades National Park is seeking public comment on its just completed Draft Seagrass Habitat Restoration Management Plan for Florida Bay. The draft plan was released today for public review, and comments will be accepted through Friday, October 4, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-comment-on.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/experience-an-exciting-new-art-exhibit-inspired-by-birds-of-the-everglades-now-at-the-coe-visitor-center.htm Mon, 12 Aug 2013 06:31:00 EST The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery is now showcasing works from the Artist-in-Residence-in-Everglades (AIRIE) program. The exhibit features donated works inspired by the amazing diversity of birds in Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/experience-an-exciting-new-art-exhibit-inspired-by-birds-of-the-everglades-now-at-the-coe-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-announces-seasonal-extension-of-idle-speed-area-in-snake-bight-pole-and-troll-zone.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2013 08:33:00 EST Everglades National Park Superintendent Dan Kimball announced that the opening of the seasonal extension of the Jimmy’s Lake idle-speed area will begin on July 15, 2013. The area is located within the Snake Bight Pole and Troll Zone, a 9,400-acre non-combustion engine use zone in northern Florida Bay, just east of Flamingo. In reaching his decision, Superintendent Kimball considered the public input of many that know Florida Bay extremely well, and additional site assessments conducted by park staff. The extension area will be open from July 15 through October 31, taking into account historic high summer water levels in the area. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-announces-seasonal-extension-of-idle-speed-area-in-snake-bight-pole-and-troll-zone.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/photography-by-stephen-shelley.htm Tue, 02 Jul 2013 06:38:00 EST Stephen Shelley will display his photography in Everglades National Park’s Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery during the month of July. His favorite subject is the Florida Everglades and the Florida Keys where he spends hours wading through cypress domes or mangroves swamps looking for new perspectives and subject matter. Mr. Shelley’s goal is to capture the beauty of nature on canvas and encourage conservation of our natural resources so that they may continue to be enjoyed by future generations. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/photography-by-stephen-shelley.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-ramping-up-operation-dry-water-2013.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:04:00 EST Everglades National Park will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 28-30, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to Boating Under the Influence (BUI). The mission of Operation Dry Water also brings awareness and education to recreational boaters about the dangers of alcohol and drug use on the water. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-ramping-up-operation-dry-water-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/pantherwaterqualitywaterways060313.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:10:00 EST Television viewers across Florida will be educated and entertained by the latest episode of the long-running, documentary television series Waterways that highlights recovery efforts of the endangered Florida panther, as well as the threats of pharmaceuticals and plastics in our oceans and streams https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/pantherwaterqualitywaterways060313.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/backcountrychickeeburnsdown060313.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:08:00 EST Oyster Bay Back Country Chickee Out of Service Due to Fire https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/backcountrychickeeburnsdown060313.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-national-trails-day-volunteer-event.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 07:14:00 EST All Americans who love natural places are commemorating National Trails Day on June 1, and Everglades National Park’s nationally award winning volunteer program is hosting an event. Anyone who would like to participate is encouraged to come be a part of the celebration. National Trails Day encourages all Americans to get outside to experience, appreciate, and celebrate the natural places that provide spectacular scenery, peace of mind, and recreation. Everglades National Park is loved by many for being such a place, and all are invited to join the teams who will trim the popular boardwalk and paved trails along the main park road, starting at Payhayokee and finishing at Royal Palm. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-national-trails-day-volunteer-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-comment-due-by-may-12-for-everglades-national-parks-draft-general-management-plan.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 09:59:00 EST Everglades National Park would like to encourage anyone interested in providing public comment on its Draft General Management Plan / East Everglades Wilderness Study / Environmental Impact Statement (Draft GMP) to do so soon. The Draft GMP was released February 27 and the public comment period ends this Sunday, May 12, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-comment-due-by-may-12-for-everglades-national-parks-draft-general-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-armed-forces-day-on-may-18.htm Fri, 03 May 2013 06:08:00 EST Everglades National Park’s nationally award winning volunteer program is hosting a volunteer event in recognition of Armed Forces Day, on Saturday, May 18. The volunteer event is taking place at the park’s historic Nike Missile Site, one of America’s best preserved sites from the Cold War Era and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Although Everglades National Park was established to protect wildlife, in response to the gravity of the situation, park managers issued a permit to the U.S. Army to build the base within the park. Official military use was terminated in 1979. It is now listed on the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Register of Historic Places. Volunteers are invited to join park staff to help preserve and restore for future generations this site that holds such an important place in the history of our nation and the world. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-armed-forces-day-on-may-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-international-day-for-biological-diversity-on-may-19.htm Fri, 03 May 2013 05:29:00 EST Everglades National Park’s nationally award winning volunteer program is hosting a volunteer event in recognition of the International Day for Biological Diversity on Sunday, May 19, at Shark Valley. The International Day for Biological Diversity aims to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-international-day-for-biological-diversity-on-may-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/chekika-day-use-area-and-long-pine-key-campground-close.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 09:52:00 EST Everglades National Park’s Chekika Day Use Area and Long Pine Key Campground have been closed for the summer season. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/chekika-day-use-area-and-long-pine-key-campground-close.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artist-in-residence-in-everglades-announces-june-1-deadline-for-2014-airie-residencies.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:26:00 EST AIRIE is now accepting applications for month-long residencies in Everglades National Park from visual and performing artists, writers, and composers. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artist-in-residence-in-everglades-announces-june-1-deadline-for-2014-airie-residencies.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/summer-season-at-flamingo-marina-store-hours-change-and-buttonwood-cafe-closes.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:17:00 EST The Flamingo District of Everglades National Park is announcing that annual changes in hours for the summer season are now in effect. The Marina Store has new hours for the summer: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on weekdays, and 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends. The Buttonwood Café is closed for the rest of the summer season. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/summer-season-at-flamingo-marina-store-hours-change-and-buttonwood-cafe-closes.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-parks-award-winning-volunteer-program-hosts-volunteers-in-parks-day.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:50:00 EST Everglades National Park’s nationally award winning volunteer program is hosting an event for National Park Service Volunteers-in-Parks Day, this Saturday, April 27, 2013. The volunteer event is at the park’s historic Nike Missile Site, one of America’s best preserved sites from the Cold War Era and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Although Everglades National Park was established to protect wildlife, in response to the gravity of the situation, park managers issued the U.S. Army a permit to build the base within the park. Official military use was terminated in 1979. It is now listed on the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Register of Historic Places. Volunteers are invited to join park staff to help preserve and restore for future generations this site that holds such an important place in the history of our nation and the world. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-parks-award-winning-volunteer-program-hosts-volunteers-in-parks-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-arbor-day-volunteer-event.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:34:00 EST Everglades National Park’s nationally award winning volunteer program is hosting an event in recognition of Arbor Day, on Sunday, April 28, 2013. The event is being held at the Chekika Day Use Area to protect native trees and their habitat from exotic species of plants. Volunteers will pull up by hand an exotic plant called Syngonium and use loppers to cut back a larger exotic plant, Brazilian pepper. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosts-arbor-day-volunteer-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/earth-day-2013-our-green-parks-the-national-park-service-plan-for-sustainability.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:19:00 EST One year after releasing a strategic plan – and a shared vision – for sustainable operations within our nation’s parks, the National Park Service is going even greener. In the year since the Green Parks Plan, released on Earth Day 2012, focused the bureau on sustainable management of national parks and key environmental issues ranging from reducing energy and water consumption to adopting greener transportation methods to lowering emissions of greenhouse gases, parks have achieved notable successes. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/earth-day-2013-our-green-parks-the-national-park-service-plan-for-sustainability.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-celebrates-national-poetry-month.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:19:00 EST During the month of April, visitors will see vibrant banners displayed throughout the park featuring the Everglades-inspired poems written by our former Artist-in-Residence-in-Everglades (AIRIE) poets. These brightly-colored banners capture the voices of the Everglades through words and rhythms that commemorate National Poetry Month held each year in April. “In a park known for its spectacular and diverse wildlife, the art and voices of AIRIE artists reveal other unique, and oftentimes missed, dimensions of this special place,” said Dan Kimball, Superintendent of Everglades National Park. “The poetry will share the symphony of the Everglades through the words of AIRIE poets and provide Park visitors with an opportunity to better enjoy and understand the Everglades.” About AIRIE https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-celebrates-national-poetry-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-extends-deadline-for-proposals-for-commercial-visitor-services-at-flamingo.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:16:00 EST Everglades National Park has extended the deadline to April 25 for bids for the concession contract that provides commercial visitor services at Flamingo, located 38 miles from park headquarters. The prospectus addresses the operations and provides lodging, camping, tour boat, canoe/kayak rentals, skiff rentals, houseboat rentals, bicycle rentals, boat slip rentals, food and beverage, retail, boat transfer service and other visitor services. The deadline has been delayed in response to questions from bidders which resulted in revisions to the prospectus, and to give potential bidders more time. The projected annual revenue in 2015 (when all services will be offered to visitors, including new lodging): $3.5 to $4.9 million. The contract term for operations at Flamingo is ten years. The minimum franchise fee will be 4.7% of gross revenue for the ten years of the contract. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-extends-deadline-for-proposals-for-commercial-visitor-services-at-flamingo.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-frank-key-channel-in-florida-bay.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:58:00 EST Everglades National Park Superintendent Dan Kimball, announced today the reopening of Frank Key Channel in Florida Bay to the public. The closure buoys in Frank Key Channel have been replaced with no wake signs. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-frank-key-channel-in-florida-bay.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosting-additional-public-meetings-on-long-term-vision-for-the-park.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:15:00 EST Everglades National Park has scheduled two additional public meetings on its Draft General Management Plan for April 16 (Marathon) and April 17 (Key West). Three public meetings were recently held in which important input was provided by the public and four meetings previously announced will take place next week. Based on interest from Congressman Joe Garcia and constituents in the middle and lower Keys, meetings will also be held in Marathon on April 16 and Key West on April 17. These meetings are being held throughout south Florida to facilitate public comment on the park’s Draft General Management Plan / East Everglades Wilderness Study / Environmental Impact Statement (Draft GMP). The Draft GMP was released February 27 for public review, and public comment is requested by Sunday, May 12, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosting-additional-public-meetings-on-long-term-vision-for-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-unveils-new-park-employee-for-a-daygeocache-trail.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:22:00 EST Everglades National Park recently unveiled the new "Park Employee for a Day" geocache trail. Often billed as a "high-tech scavenger hunt," geocaching is a location-based experience that challenges visitors with a Global Positioning System (GPS) or mobile device to discover hidden treasures. The activity has gained popularity over the years commensurate with the increasing availability of GPS-enabled devices. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-unveils-new-park-employee-for-a-daygeocache-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-new-artists-for-2014.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:55:00 EST Everglades National Park has extended the deadline for applications to exhibit artwork in the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery. The park is especially seeking local amateur artists using a variety of media that focus on the natural and cultural beauty of the Everglades. The park is also interested in highlighting Everglades inspired, student artwork, including K-12 institutions and universities. Each year the application period is open from January 1 to March 31 to apply for the following year. This year the deadline for 2014 has been extended to June 30, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-new-artists-for-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-biscayne-national-parks-welcome-city-of-homestead-recognition-as-gateway-city.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:52:00 EST Everglades National Park Superintendent Dan Kimball and Biscayne National Park Superintendent Brian Carlstrom welcome the City of Homestead’s resolution naming itself as, “The Gateway to the Everglades and Biscayne National Parks.” The City of Homestead approved the resolution during the March 20 Homestead City Council Meeting. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-biscayne-national-parks-welcome-city-of-homestead-recognition-as-gateway-city.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-gallery-exhibit-featuring-mary-keithan-birds-of-the-everglades.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:58:00 EST Artist Photographer Mary Keithan will be showing color nature photographs at the Ernest F. Coe Visitors Center Gallery during the month of April 2013. The exhibition is the result of photographs taken in 2012 while pursuing her passion under the auspices of the Artist-in-Residency-in-the-Everglades (AIRlE) program at Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-gallery-exhibit-featuring-mary-keithan-birds-of-the-everglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-at-everglades-national-park-is-april-6.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:24:00 EST Everglades National Park is pleased to invite kids who want to be Junior Rangers to visit the park for free on April 6 to learn how to, “Explore, Learn, and Protect” your national parks! Admission to the park will be free for families participating in the Junior Ranger Day event. Junior Ranger Day is an annual event and is part of the national Junior Ranger Program, designed specifically for kids and families who visit National Park Service sites. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-at-everglades-national-park-is-april-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-extends-public-comment-period-for-proposed-fee-increase-for-backcountry-camping.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:59:00 EST Everglades National Park Superintendent Dan Kimball announced today that the public comment period has been extended to allow interested parties more time to comment on a proposed fee increase for all backcountry camping. The public comment period was originally scheduled to end on March 15, but to facilitate public involvement it has been extended an additional thirty days, to April 16, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-extends-public-comment-period-for-proposed-fee-increase-for-backcountry-camping.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosting-public-meetings.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:45:00 EST Everglades National Park is hosting a series of public meetings to facilitate public comment on its Draft General Management Plan / East Everglades Wilderness Study / Environmental Impact Statement (Draft GMP). The Draft GMP was released February 27 for public review, and public comment is requested by Sunday, May 12, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-hosting-public-meetings.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/airie-fellows-exhibit-at-locust-projects-opening-reception-saturday.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:26:00 EST Locust Projects, in partnership with Artists in Residence in Everglades (AIRIE), is pleased to present a site-specific installation by the New York-based collaborative duo Wade Kavanaugh & Stephen B. Nguyen. Known for undulating installations of twisted and gnarled paper that engulf spaces and surround the viewer, Kavanaugh and Nguyen will create an immersive three-dimensional drawing based on their impressions of the Everglades, where they are AIRIE artists in residence. Their practice focuses on the collaborative process itself, resulting in abstractions of the entangled mangrove roots, waving sawgrass, and muscular storm clouds of the Everglades waterscape. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/airie-fellows-exhibit-at-locust-projects-opening-reception-saturday.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-calusa-days-march-23-24-at-everglades-national-parks-gulf-coast-visitor-center.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:48:00 EST EVERGLADES CITY, Florida – Celebrate Calusa Days and Florida Archaeology Month on March 23 and 24 at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center of Everglades National Park. Visitors will enjoy a unique opportunity to learn about the prehistory and archaeological resources in the Ten Thousand Islands of southwest Florida. Highlights include visits to the Turner River and Sandfly Island Indian Shell Mounds to learn about how the Calusa Indians lived. Participants will also be able to step into the past as they try atlatl throwing, pottery making, mask painting, and more. Activities are free except for the boat tours to the shell mounds. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/celebrate-calusa-days-march-23-24-at-everglades-national-parks-gulf-coast-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-conducts-hole-in-the-donut-east-prescribed-burn.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:34:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida: Everglades National Park will be conducting the Hole-in-the-Donut (HID) East prescribed burn on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 (weather permitting). The 1,736 acre prescribed burn began at 9:30 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-conducts-hole-in-the-donut-east-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-input-on-proposed-fee-increase.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:49:00 EST Everglades National Park Superintendent Dan Kimball announced today that public comment is requested on proposed fee increases for backcountry camping. The comment period runs through March 15, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-input-on-proposed-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-comment-on-long-term-vision-for-the-park-in-draft-general-management-plan.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:55:00 EST Everglades National Park is seeking public comment on its Draft General Management Plan / East Everglades Wilderness Study / Environmental Impact Statement (Draft GMP). The Draft GMP was released today for public review and public comment is requested by Sunday, May 12, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-seeks-public-comment-on-long-term-vision-for-the-park-in-draft-general-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-tourism-creates-millions-in-local-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:44:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 934,351 visitors to Everglades National Park spent approximately $146.8 million in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 2,408 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-tourism-creates-millions-in-local-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/watch-history-come-to-life-at-the-3rd-annual-vintage-day-celebration-at-everglades-national-park.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:24:00 EST Watch history come to life at Everglades National Park’s third annual Vintage Day celebration on Saturday, March 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year’s theme, “The Battle to Preserve Paradise,” explores the rich stories of the Everglades during the first half of the twentieth century. Park admission at the Homestead entrance will be waived for the day and all activities are free of charge for the whole family. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/watch-history-come-to-life-at-the-3rd-annual-vintage-day-celebration-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/50-years-ago-today-remembering-northwest-orient-flight-705.htm Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:51:00 EST Everglades National Park commemorates the loss of 43 people who perished 50 years ago today when Flight 703 broke apart mid-air due to severe weather and crashed in a remote area of Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/50-years-ago-today-remembering-northwest-orient-flight-705.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/annual-chekika-bicycle-rodeo-and-safety-fair-february-23.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:21:00 EST HOMESTEAD, Florida: Everglades National Park is pleased to host a "Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Fair." The bike rodeo is a one-day training event for young bicycle riders designed to prevent bicycle-related accidents and injuries. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/annual-chekika-bicycle-rodeo-and-safety-fair-february-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-mountains-and-valleys-video-series-and-contest-for-educators.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:13:00 EST A new video series has been released by Everglades National Park’s Environmental Education Program and a corresponding contest for educators is being held through March 1, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-mountains-and-valleys-video-series-and-contest-for-educators.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/panel-discussion-february-12-culture-among-the-vultures-art-in-the-everglades.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:08:00 EST On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, a panel discussion will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Books & Books in Coral Gables, featuring Artist-in-Residence-in-Everglades (AIRIE) fellows in a discussion about culture in the Everglades. People often associate the Everglades with its abundant natural vistas: The river of grass, mangrove islands and glorious skyscapes. This panel discussion will focus on how people have made expressions of culture in the Everglades. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/panel-discussion-february-12-culture-among-the-vultures-art-in-the-everglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/first-restoration-component-to-directly-benefit-the-park.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:53:00 EST Everglades National Park joined other federal and state partners to celebrate the completion of a key component in improving freshwater deliveries to the southern end of the Everglades ecosystem, during a January 11 dedication ceremony at the C-111 Spreader Canal Western Project. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/first-restoration-component-to-directly-benefit-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/meet-everglades-artist-in-residence-this-saturday.htm Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:40:00 EST Everglades National Park is pleased to invite the community to visit the December Artist in Residence at Everglades, Trong Gia Nguyen, at the Anhinga Trail within Royal Palm, on Saturday, December 29th. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/meet-everglades-artist-in-residence-this-saturday.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-conducts-tower-tract-east-everglades-6-prescribed-burn.htm Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:47:00 EST Homestead, Florida: Everglades National Park will be conducting the Tower Tract (East Everglades 6) Prescribed Burn on Friday December 14, 2012, in the East Everglades District of the park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-conducts-tower-tract-east-everglades-6-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-conducts-pine-island-prescribed-burn.htm Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:30:00 EST Homestead, Florida: Everglades National Park will be conducting a 1,212 acre prescribed burn on Thursday December 13, 2012, in the Pine Island District of the park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-conducts-pine-island-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribed-burn-on-thursday-december-6-2012.htm Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:55:00 EST 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). https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribed-burn-on-thursday-december-6-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/peruvian-parks-leader-receives-award.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:38:00 EST Peruvian National Parks Leader Receives World Heritage Fellowship at Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/peruvian-parks-leader-receives-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/veteransvisitparkeverpr101812.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:51:00 EST Everglades Media Availability Veterans visit Park’s Nike Missile Site HM-69 Sunday October 21 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/veteransvisitparkeverpr101812.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/nikeeventadvisoryeverpr101512.htm Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:37:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/nikeeventadvisoryeverpr101512.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr091812nplday.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:38:00 EST Everglades National Park Celebrates National Public Lands Day https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr091812nplday.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr91612coldwarexhibit.htm Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:02:00 EST Cold War Exhibit Featured to Coe Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr91612coldwarexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr082112schooltorefurbishmissile.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:39:00 EST Everglades National Park Partners with Local School to Restore a Piece of Cold War History https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr082112schooltorefurbishmissile.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flamingoboatramprepairs080112.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:59:00 EST Flamingo Marina Boat Ramp Repairs Aug 6 – Sept 1 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flamingoboatramprepairs080112.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/searchformissingboater072212.htm Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:25:00 EST Search for Missing Boater Concludes with Tragedy https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/searchformissingboater072212.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/augustcoeexhibit072212.htm Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:56:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/augustcoeexhibit072212.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/waterwayspreservingfortjeffersoneverpr072212.htm Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:34:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/waterwayspreservingfortjeffersoneverpr072212.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/parkcommentonwaterquality061312.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST Superintendent comments on Water Quality Agreement between EPA and Florida https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/parkcommentonwaterquality061312.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/freeadmissionsaturday.htm Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:25:00 EST Everglades & Dry Tortugas Offer Free Admission this Saturday https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/freeadmissionsaturday.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/junephotoexhibit053112.htm Thu, 31 May 2012 13:27:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/junephotoexhibit053112.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/freemiliatarypasseseverpr051812.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 05:01:00 EST Thanking America’s Armed Forces Active Duty U.S. Military Offered Free Entrance to All National Parks https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/freemiliatarypasseseverpr051812.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/armedforcesdayeverpr051612.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 07:27:00 EST In recognition of Armed Forces Day, Everglades National Park will host a volunteer event https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/armedforcesdayeverpr051612.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flbaymapandguide051612.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 06:51:00 EST Updated Florida Bay Map and Guide Available https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flbaymapandguide051612.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/photoclassmay6everpr043012.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:36:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/photoclassmay6everpr043012.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/maycoeartexhibiteverpr043012.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:02:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/maycoeartexhibiteverpr043012.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coevcaprilexhibiteverpr041112.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:50:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coevcaprilexhibiteverpr041112.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artinparkeventeverpr041112.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:39:00 EST Get Outdoors for a special event with current park artist Joanna Kidd and Danni Dowling at Anhinga Trail. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artinparkeventeverpr041112.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/newmoonstargazingeverpr032112.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:03:00 EST New Moon Star Gazing Event https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/newmoonstargazingeverpr032112.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/juniorrangerdayeverpr032112.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:57:00 EST Mark Your Calendar - Pack up the Kids - and Head to the Park for Junior Ranger Day! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/juniorrangerdayeverpr032112.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/archeologymontheverpr032012.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:52:00 EST Park Celebrates Archeology Month with Calusa Days at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/archeologymontheverpr032012.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/parkequalseconomicseverpr031612.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:22:00 EST Everglades National Park = visitors, money and jobs for local economy https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/parkequalseconomicseverpr031612.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/unescoroundtableeverpr031612.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:52:00 EST Will celebrate 40th Anniversary of UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention Program that draws visitors from around the globe to Florida’s Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/unescoroundtableeverpr031612.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/unescopoetrydayeverpr031412.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:55:00 EST UNESCO World Poetry Day celebrated in Everglades https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/unescopoetrydayeverpr031412.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/canalclosureseverpr031312.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:06:00 EST Emergency Closure of the East Cape Canal and Homestead Canal https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/canalclosureseverpr031312.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/unesco40thanniversaryeverpr031312.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:32:00 EST Everglades National Park Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention: Hosts UNESCO Director General https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/unesco40thanniversaryeverpr031312.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/unescodirgnrlvisit.htm Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:12:00 EST Everglades National Park Celebrates 40th Anniversary of World Heritage Convention: Hosts UNESCO Director General https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/unescodirgnrlvisit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribedburn030512everpr.htm Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:35:00 EST Park to conduct Prescribed Burn March 5 2012 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribedburn030512everpr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/poleandtrollworkshops2012.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:56:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/poleandtrollworkshops2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/starpartyeverpr021412.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:06:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/starpartyeverpr021412.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/presidentsdayeverpr021312.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:59:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/presidentsdayeverpr021312.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/vintageevergladesdayeverpr020912.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST Mark Your Calendars for the 2nd Annual "Vintage Day" Celebration at Everglades National Park! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/vintageevergladesdayeverpr020912.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/febcoeartisteverpr020612.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:51:00 EST LIGHT ON WILD FLORIDA Exhibit of photographic prints by Susan Schermer at Coe Visitor Center Now through Feb 29, 2012 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/febcoeartisteverpr020612.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/waterwayseverpr013012.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:43:00 EST After a nearly four-year hiatus, Waterways has returned with two brand new episodes highlighting invasive exotic species and education programs promoting responsible recreation. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/waterwayseverpr013012.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artistdemonstration011912everpr.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:27:00 EST Get Outdoors - Come Play with Clay on the Anhinga Trail https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artistdemonstration011912everpr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/birdingateverglades011812everpr.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:58:00 EST Get Outdoors for Big Day Birding Adventures at Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/birdingateverglades011812everpr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/joinvolunteerteam010712everpr.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:44:00 EST Fulfill a Dream, Join the Everglades Volunteer Team Special volunteer program for Martin Luther King Day https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/joinvolunteerteam010712everpr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribedfire010412.htm Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:10:00 EST Park plans prescribed burn January 4 and 5, 2012. No related closures anticipated. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribedfire010412.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evergmpupdatedec2011.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:09:00 EST Update on the Everglades National Park General Management Plan https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evergmpupdatedec2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/paurotispondclosedfornesting2012everpr.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:09:00 EST Paurotis Pond closed for 2012 Nesting Season https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/paurotispondclosedfornesting2012everpr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2012interpprogramseverpr.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:59:00 EST Tis’ The Season To Visit Everglades National Park Ranger-Guided Programs Begin December 23th https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2012interpprogramseverpr.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribedburncontinuespr112911.htm Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:33:00 EST Park Prescribed Burn Continues after successful ignition this morning https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribedburncontinuespr112911.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ivegot1mobileapppr112911.htm Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:45:00 EST IveGot1" – iPhone Mobile App now Available! Track invasive exotic plant and animal species in Florida https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ivegot1mobileapppr112911.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribedburnpr112911.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:11:00 EST Park to conduct prescribed burn November 29 and 30 in north eastern area of the park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prescribedburnpr112911.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/veteransdayeverpr110711.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:55:00 EST Celebrate Veterans Day Weekend at Everglades National Park Nike Missile Base Open House Saturday Fees waived at all fee stations November 11 - 13 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/veteransdayeverpr110711.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/nationalpubliclandsdayeverpr091511.htm Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:30:00 EST Celebrate National Public Lands Day - Come Volunteer at the Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/nationalpubliclandsdayeverpr091511.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprvisitordeclaredmissing090911.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:14:00 EST Park Rangers Declare Park Visitor as Missing https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprvisitordeclaredmissing090911.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprrangerscontinuesearch090111.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:05:00 EST Park Rangers continue search for Park Visitor https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprrangerscontinuesearch090111.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprparksearchesforvisitor.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:47:00 EST Park Rangers launch search for Park Visitor https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprparksearchesforvisitor.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/shantyfire.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:49:00 EST Everglades National Park firefighters are currently managing a wildfire that began Tuesday afternoon as a result of a lightning strike. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/shantyfire.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr081911phonesrepaired.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:46:00 EST Damage from Lightening Strike at Everglades National Park Repaired https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr081911phonesrepaired.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr081811phoneandinternetout.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:33:00 EST Lightening Strike disrupts phone and internet access at Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr081811phoneandinternetout.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr081811curatorrecognized.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:29:00 EST South Florida Parks Curator, Nancy Russell, honored for stewardship of culural resources in south florida parks. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr081811curatorrecognized.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprfireupdate080411.htm Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:35:00 EST Firefighters Continue to Manage Wildfire in Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprfireupdate080411.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evergladesfireresponse080311.htm Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:59:00 EST Everglades National Park firefighters continue to manage a wildfire that began Monday in the northeast sector of the park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evergladesfireresponse080311.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/072711ever-pr-art-presentation.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:07:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/072711ever-pr-art-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr071111buttonwoodclosed.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:30:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr071111buttonwoodclosed.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/062511everprfpleiscommentextended.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:20:00 EST UPDATE - Park Scoping Period Extended to July 25 for Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Impact Statement https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/062511everprfpleiscommentextended.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr062511podcasts.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:28:00 EST Park provides videos to plan a visit or experience a virtual visit through expanded Video Series. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr062511podcasts.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr060911airie.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Join Park Artist in Residence Sunday for a Special Demonstration https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr060911airie.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prever060911fpleis.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Park seeks public comment on proposed Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Impact Statement https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prever060911fpleis.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prjunecoeexhibit.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prjunecoeexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prvipcleanup060411.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Join park staff and other volunteers for a day of clearing Rowdy Bend Trail in the Flamingo District of the park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prvipcleanup060411.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prcoevcmay2011exhibit.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST May 2011 Coe Visitor Center Photo Exhibit by Paula Baxter https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/prcoevcmay2011exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr041311poetrymonth.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Encounter Everglades-inspired poetry throughout Everglades National Park this April during the O, Miami Poetry Festival https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everpr041311poetrymonth.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprspanishrealtyshow.htm Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Park and partners work to develop a spanish language reality show where a local spanish family experiences camping in this national park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprspanishrealtyshow.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprveteransday2010.htm Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Celebrates Veteran's Day - Historic Nike Missile Base Open House https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everprveteransday2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/copy-of-everprrarebirdspotted2010.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Cuban Pewee, A Rare Bird to the U.S. Spotted in Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/copy-of-everprrarebirdspotted2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernews2010maycoevcartexhibit.htm Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 EST May Art Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center Features Paintings by Kathy Wright The Everglades Project: A Landscape in Flux  https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernews2010maycoevcartexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernews41310freenationalparkweek.htm Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Special Programs Offered and Entrance Fees waived at both parks April 17 - 25 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernews41310freenationalparkweek.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsmuseumacquisition.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Museum Acquires Historical Documents https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsmuseumacquisition.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsjuniorrangerday2010.htm Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Your child can become a Junior Ranger April 3! Come be part of Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsjuniorrangerday2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsmarchnocturnalencounters.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Join Everglades Rangers for "Nocturnal Encounters" https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsmarchnocturnalencounters.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsspreaderswalepilotphase2.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Announces Intent to Proceed With Second Phase of Spreader Swales Pilot Project https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsspreaderswalepilotphase2.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsgcarchtours.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST Park to offer Special Tours March 27 and 28 for Archaeology Month https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsgcarchtours.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsmarcoevcexhibit.htm Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST March Art Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center Features paintings of Linda Apriletti https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsmarcoevcexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsnewmanateeprotectionzones.htm Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Implements Manatee Protection Areas in Chokoloskee Bay https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsnewmanateeprotectionzones.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewseveningprograms.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST New Evening programs for the whole family at Everglades National Park - Join Everglades "Nocturnal Encounters" https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewseveningprograms.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsfeb2010coevcexhibit.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST February 2010 photography exhibit at Coe Visitor Center features work of Jeff Ripple https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsfeb2010coevcexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewseasteverprescribedburn.htm Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Park conducts prescribed burn in East Everglades District of the park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewseasteverprescribedburn.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewspaurotispondclosed12210.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Paurotis Pond closed for Nesting Season https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewspaurotispondclosed12210.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewscoldweatherfishkill012110.htm Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Recent Cold Weather Causes Significant Fish Kill in Everglades National park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewscoldweatherfishkill012110.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsparkservicesettlescase.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST National Park Service settles Vessel Grounding Case https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsparkservicesettlescase.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsreleasenikemissilebasetoursopen.htm Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Popular Historic Nike Missile BaseTours Now Available https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsreleasenikemissilebasetoursopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsrlseartistinresidencereceivesgrant.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Artist in Residence receives Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant to support Everglades Project https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsrlseartistinresidencereceivesgrant.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsreleasenewflamingocampsitesopen.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Park announces opening of New Backcountry Campsites in Florida Bay https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsreleasenewflamingocampsitesopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsreleaseflamingoseawalleacommentperiod.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Comments Sought on Proposed Seawall Repairs at Flamingo, Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsreleaseflamingoseawalleacommentperiod.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/120809evernewsadvisorymediafireworkshop.htm Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park to provide Fire Media Workshop December 16 “How to safely report on prescribed fires” https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/120809evernewsadvisorymediafireworkshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tamiami-trail-a-major-milestone-in-restoration-of-everglades.htm Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tamiami-trail-a-major-milestone-in-restoration-of-everglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/112009evernewsreleasettgroundbreaking.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST Tamiami Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for December 4 2009 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/112009evernewsreleasettgroundbreaking.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/103009everpublicmeetingpolentroll.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Park will hold public meetings November 9 and 10 to answer questions on proposed Pole and Troll Zone in Florida Bay https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/103009everpublicmeetingpolentroll.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/1109coevcexhibit.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST November 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/1109coevcexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsrelease113109.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Halloween Slough Slog at Shark Valley in Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evernewsrelease113109.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/superintendent-commends-sfwmd-announcement.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Superintendent Commends SFWMD Announcement on C-111 Project https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/superintendent-commends-sfwmd-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/october-2009-coe-vc-art-exhibit.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST “BIRDS OF THE EVERGLADES” Michael Stern - Nature Photographer https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/october-2009-coe-vc-art-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/help-us-make-americas-best-idea-even-better.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Help Us Make America’s Best Idea Even Better! Join Everglades National Park on September 26 for a Day of Service and Celebration https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/help-us-make-americas-best-idea-even-better.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/parks-jump-into-twittering.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Parks Launch Pilot Twitter Accounts to Expand Outreach & Communication Efforts https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/parks-jump-into-twittering.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-arra-cape-sable-canals-dam-restoration-project-moves-to-the-next-step.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park’s American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Cape Sable Canals Dam Restoration Project moves to the next step! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-arra-cape-sable-canals-dam-restoration-project-moves-to-the-next-step.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fpl-row-ea.htm Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST UPDATE: Public Scoping Comment Period Extended to August 4, 2009 for Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Assessment https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fpl-row-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coe-visitor-center-art-exhibit.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Judd Patterson Photography exhibit at Coe Visitor Center through September 30, 2009 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coe-visitor-center-art-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-summer-family-film-festival.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Lights, Camera, Animal Action! Summer Family Film Festival at Coe Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-summer-family-film-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/interagency-team-to-host-annual-invasive-species-summit.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Interagency Team to Host Annual Invasive Species Summit https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/interagency-team-to-host-annual-invasive-species-summit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/volunteers-gather-at-key-largo-for-day-of-service.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Volunteers Gather at Local National Parks Service office for Day of Service https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/volunteers-gather-at-key-largo-for-day-of-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-acquisition-of-florida-power-and-light-lands-environmental-assessment.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Park seeks public comment on proposed Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Assessment https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-acquisition-of-florida-power-and-light-lands-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fee-free-weekends.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better this summer…it’s free! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fee-free-weekends.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/cape-sable-environmental-assessment-available-for-comment.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Park seeks public comment on Cape Cable Canals Dam Restoration Project Environmental Assessment  https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/cape-sable-environmental-assessment-available-for-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-enabling-restoration-of-northeast-shark-river-slough.htm Sat, 30 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Park seeks public comment on proposed “Enabling Restoration of Northeast Shark River Slough” Environmental Impact Statement - Public Meeting June 2, 2009 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-enabling-restoration-of-northeast-shark-river-slough.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/pilot-spreader-swale-project-and-environmental-assessment.htm Mon, 04 May 2009 20:00:00 EST PILOT SPREADER SWALE PROJECT and ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/pilot-spreader-swale-project-and-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/chekika-closes-for-wet-season-2009.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Chekika day use area of the park closes for wet season 2009 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/chekika-closes-for-wet-season-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coastal-prairie-hiking-trail-reopens.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Coastal Prairie Hiking Trail Reopens https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/coastal-prairie-hiking-trail-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/may-2009-coe-visitor-center-art-exhibit.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST May 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit Redland Elementary School’s Backyard: The Everglades - through a Student's Eyes https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/may-2009-coe-visitor-center-art-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-week-and-earth-day-activities-at-everglades-national-park.htm Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST National Park Week and Earth Day Activities at Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/national-park-week-and-earth-day-activities-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/april-11-2009-junior-ranger-day-at-everglades-national-park.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST April 11, 2009- Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/april-11-2009-junior-ranger-day-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/april-2009-coe-visitor-center-art-exhibit.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST UNIQUE TREES SUBJECT OF PHOTO EXHIBIT AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/april-2009-coe-visitor-center-art-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-to-install-electrical-hook-ups-for-rv-camping.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park to Install Electrical hook-ups for RV camping and Seeks public comment on proposed camping fee increase for these RV sites https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-to-install-electrical-hook-ups-for-rv-camping.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-letter-to-the-editor-re-gmp-public-meetings.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Letter to the Editor - Re: Keynoter article by Kevin Wadlow from April 1, 2009 Edition - “We’re being lied to” https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-letter-to-the-editor-re-gmp-public-meetings.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-gmp-public-meetings-in-april-2009.htm Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-gmp-public-meetings-in-april-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-educational-dvd-helps-boaters-navigate-waters-of-florida-bay.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Free Educational DVD Helps Boaters Navigate Waters of Florida Bay https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/free-educational-dvd-helps-boaters-navigate-waters-of-florida-bay.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/march-coe-visitor-center-art-exhibit-en-plein-air-art-and-photo-show.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST March 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/march-coe-visitor-center-art-exhibit-en-plein-air-art-and-photo-show.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-celebrates-archaeology-month-with-turner-river-tour-march-28-and-29.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Park Celebrates Archaeology Month with Turner River Tour March 28-29 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-celebrates-archaeology-month-with-turner-river-tour-march-28-and-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-releases-revised-preliminary-alternative-for-the-parks-marine-areas.htm Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park releases revised Preliminary Alternative for the Park's marine areas as part of update to General Management Plan https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-releases-revised-preliminary-alternative-for-the-parks-marine-areas.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-new-podcasts-available.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Launches Video Podcast Programs https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-new-podcasts-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/february-2009-art-exhibit-coe-visitor-center.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST “The Endangered Everglades – Part II” exhibit at Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/february-2009-art-exhibit-coe-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/rsvp-required-for-media-briefing-on-fl-bay-reports.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST RSVP required for Everglades National Park press briefing on two recently completed research studies on Florida Bay https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/rsvp-required-for-media-briefing-on-fl-bay-reports.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fuel-available-at-flamingo-1-26-09.htm Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Fuel and boat tours available at Flamingo https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fuel-available-at-flamingo-1-26-09.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/enp-media-briefing-on-new-science-studies.htm Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park press briefing on two recently completed research studies on Florida Bay https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/enp-media-briefing-on-new-science-studies.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-rangers-dangerous-duties.htm Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-rangers-dangerous-duties.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/january-coe-visitor-center-exhibit.htm Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST January 2009 Coe Visitor Center Photography Exhibit by Karen Glaser https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/january-coe-visitor-center-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/nike-missile-base-opens-2009.htm Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Historic Nike Missile Base Opens to the Public https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/nike-missile-base-opens-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/january-photography-exhibit-at-coe-visitor-center.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST January Photography Exhibit -“Butterflies of Everglades National Park” https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/january-photography-exhibit-at-coe-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-selects-concessionaire-for-commercial-visitor-services.htm Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park selects Concessionaire for Commercial Visitor Services. Visitor Services Limited at Flamingo during transition. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-selects-concessionaire-for-commercial-visitor-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/limited-services-at-flamingo.htm Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park selects Concessionaire for Commercial Visitor Services Flamingo Visitor Services Limited during Transition Everglades National https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/limited-services-at-flamingo.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/u-s-deputy-secretary-of-the-interior-to-announce-important-step-forward-in-everglades-restoration.htm Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST Media Advisory - Deputy Secretary Lynn Scarlett to announce important step forward in Everglades Restoration https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/u-s-deputy-secretary-of-the-interior-to-announce-important-step-forward-in-everglades-restoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-photo-exhibit-at-the-ernest-coe-visitor-center-in-everglades-national-park.htm Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST New Photo Exhibit at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center in Everglades National Park Michael Stern - Nature Photographer https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-photo-exhibit-at-the-ernest-coe-visitor-center-in-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/chekika-reopens-for-2008-season.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST Chekika reopens for season 2008. This area of the park is open seasonally due to tendency to flood during wet season. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/chekika-reopens-for-2008-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-swales-pilot-project.htm Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park seeks input on Pilot Spreader Swales Project https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-swales-pilot-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/high-water-at-shark-valley.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST High water at shark valley limits visitor access https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/high-water-at-shark-valley.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/volunteer-day-at-gulf-coast-district-of-everglades-national-park.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Bring Back the Butterflies; Join an Everglades National Park Volunteer Work Day!! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/volunteer-day-at-gulf-coast-district-of-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/october-2008-exhibit-at-coe-visitor-center.htm Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST New Exhibit at Coe visitor Center William Vega Oil Paintings of Florida Bay https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/october-2008-exhibit-at-coe-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-cape-sable-canals-dam-restoration-project-environmental-assessment.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Park seeks public comment on proposed Cape Sable Canals Dam Restoration Project / Environmental Assessment https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-cape-sable-canals-dam-restoration-project-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-announce-a-fee-free-weekend-september-27-and-28-2008.htm Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks announce a Fee Free Weekend September 27-28, 2008 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-announce-a-fee-free-weekend-september-27-and-28-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-following-the-passage-of-hurricane-ike.htm Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Reopens Following the Passage of Hurricane Ike https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-reopens-following-the-passage-of-hurricane-ike.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/parks-extend-closure-following-passage-of-hurricane-ike.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Parks Extend Closure Following Passage of Hurricane Ike   https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/parks-extend-closure-following-passage-of-hurricane-ike.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/temporary-park-closures-in-effect-for-hurricane-ike-on-tuesday-september-9.htm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Temporary Park Closures in Effect for Hurricane Ike on Tuesday, September 9 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/temporary-park-closures-in-effect-for-hurricane-ike-on-tuesday-september-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/portions-of-everglades-national-park-open-for-visitation-monday-september-8.htm Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Portions of Everglades National Park Open for Visitation Monday, September 8 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/portions-of-everglades-national-park-open-for-visitation-monday-september-8.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-open-sunday-sept-7.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park open Sunday Sept. 7 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-open-sunday-sept-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/temporary-park-closures-due-to-hurricane-ike.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Temporary Park closures due to Hurricane Ike https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/temporary-park-closures-due-to-hurricane-ike.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-park-to-reopen-after-tropical-storm-fay.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades and Dry Tortguas National Parks to repoen following the passage of Tropical Storm Fay https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-park-to-reopen-after-tropical-storm-fay.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tsfayclosure.htm Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Dry Tortugas and Everglades National Parks will be closing to visitors in anticipation of the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Fay. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/tsfayclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-to-close-temporarily-for-pending-storm-fay.htm Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to close temporarily for pending Tropical Storm Fay https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-and-dry-tortugas-national-parks-to-close-temporarily-for-pending-storm-fay.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flamingo-commercial-services-plan-approved.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Flamingo Commercial Services Plan approved. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/flamingo-commercial-services-plan-approved.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-to-expand-volunteer-team.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park to expand Volunteer Team! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-to-expand-volunteer-team.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/student-interns-at-everglades-national-park.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Ford Motor Company intern program with the National Park Service brings a student transportation interpreter to spend the Summer at Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/student-interns-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/mustang-fire-out.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Declares Mustang Corner Fire Out https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/mustang-fire-out.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/cuban-immigrant-smuggling-at-flamingo.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Rangers respond to Cuban immigrant smuggling at Flamingo https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/cuban-immigrant-smuggling-at-flamingo.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/061008-coe-visitor-center-exhibit.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST New Exhibit at Coe visitor Center “The Endangered Everglades – Part I” exhibit at Everglades National Park by Donna Marxer - painter https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/061008-coe-visitor-center-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/mustang-corner-fire-100-percent-contained.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades national Park declares Mustang Corner fire 100% Continued https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/mustang-corner-fire-100-percent-contained.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/051508mustangcorner.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park personnel continue efforts today to control a large wildfire that originated south of the Chekika visitor area. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/051508mustangcorner.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/051508nogasflamingo.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park has closed its gas fueling facilities at Flamingo due to a recent fuel spill. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/051508nogasflamingo.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/051508rfp.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/051508rfp.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/051508roadclosures.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 EST In the interest of safety, Everglades National Park is announcing the temporary closure of Richmond Drive (SW 168th Street) west of the park border. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/051508roadclosures.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/may2008fire.htm Tue, 13 May 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/may2008fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/drtoferryservice.htm Mon, 05 May 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/drtoferryservice.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-announces-private-donation-to-everglades-national-park-environmental-education-program.htm Thu, 01 May 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Announces Private Donation to Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-announces-private-donation-to-everglades-national-park-environmental-education-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-art-exhibit-at-everglades-national-park-coe-visitor-center.htm Thu, 01 May 2008 20:00:00 EST New Art Exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-art-exhibit-at-everglades-national-park-coe-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/floridabaydvd.htm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/floridabaydvd.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/centennialchallengegrants.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/centennialchallengegrants.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/earth-day-electronic-field-trip-at-everglades.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park celebrates Earth Day and National Park Week with an Electronic Field Trip https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/earth-day-electronic-field-trip-at-everglades.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/carl-ross-key-in-florida-bay-is-opened-for-day-use.htm Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Carl Ross Key in Florida Bay is opened for day-use https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/carl-ross-key-in-florida-bay-is-opened-for-day-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fcsppreferredalt.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/fcsppreferredalt.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/a-new-exhibit-at-the-ernest-f-coe-visitor-center.htm Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST “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. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/a-new-exhibit-at-the-ernest-f-coe-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/april-5-junior-ranger-day-at-everglades-national-park.htm Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST April 5 2008 - Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/april-5-junior-ranger-day-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/rangers-enforce-no-poaching-regulations-in-everglades-national-park.htm Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Rangers enforce no poaching regulations in Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/rangers-enforce-no-poaching-regulations-in-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/update-maps-of-aip-preferred-alternative-available-on-park-website.htm Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST UPDATE – Maps of AIP preferred alternative to be presented at March 26 Public Meeting available on Park Website https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/update-maps-of-aip-preferred-alternative-available-on-park-website.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-input-sought-on-plan-to-remove-area-of-indadequate-protection-designation.htm Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Park seeks public comment on a Plan to address the Manatee Area of Inadequate Protection in the Gulf Coast area of Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/public-input-sought-on-plan-to-remove-area-of-indadequate-protection-designation.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/march-8-and-9-everglades-national-park-to-celebrate-dade-heritage-days.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park to celebrate Dade Heritage Days With Special Programs in the Park March 8 and 9 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/march-8-and-9-everglades-national-park-to-celebrate-dade-heritage-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-photo-exhibit-at-coe-visitor-center.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST 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" https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-photo-exhibit-at-coe-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/usgs-maps-show-potential-non-native-python-habitat-along-3-us-coasts.htm Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST NPS and USGS annoucne USGS Maps Show Potential Non-Native Python Habitat Along Three U.S. Coasts https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/usgs-maps-show-potential-non-native-python-habitat-along-3-us-coasts.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-a-plan-to-address-the-manatee-area-of-inadequate-protection-in-the-gulf-coast-area-of-everglades-national-park.htm Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST Park seeks public comment on a Plan to address the Manatee Area of Inadequate Protection in the Gulf Coast area of Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-a-plan-to-address-the-manatee-area-of-inadequate-protection-in-the-gulf-coast-area-of-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-celebrates-sixtieth-anniversary.htm Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park celebrates 60th Anniversary! https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-celebrates-sixtieth-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-draft-flamingo-commercial-services-plan.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Park seeks public comment on Draft Flamingo Commercial Services Plan https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-draft-flamingo-commercial-services-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/americas-best-idea-photo-exhibit.htm Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST America’s Best Idea Photo Exhibit Opens at Biscayne and Everglades National Parks https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/americas-best-idea-photo-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-photography-exhibit-at-everglades-national-park-coe-visitor-center.htm Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST New Photography exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center "The Everglades, An Avian Treasure." https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/new-photography-exhibit-at-everglades-national-park-coe-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/status-of-cape-sable-seaside-sparrow-2007-survey-report.htm Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST Status of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow – 2007 Survey Report https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/status-of-cape-sable-seaside-sparrow-2007-survey-report.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/south-florida-national-parks-adjust-special-use-permit-fees.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST SOUTH FLORIDA NATIONAL PARKS ADJUST SPECIAL USE PERMIT FEES https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/south-florida-national-parks-adjust-special-use-permit-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-centennial-proposals-eligible-for-matching-funds.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park's Centennial Proposals Eligible for Matching Funds https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-centennial-proposals-eligible-for-matching-funds.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/student-transportation-interpreter-spends-summer-at-everglades-national-park.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INTERPRETER SPENDS SUMMER AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/student-transportation-interpreter-spends-summer-at-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/internetfeatures.htm Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park is pleased to announce the launch of two new on-line offerings: both a downloadable audio tour and a live newsfeed. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/internetfeatures.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-paradise-found-photo-exhibition.htm Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST "Everglades - Paradise Found” an Exhibition by Jose F. Garcia at Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-paradise-found-photo-exhibition.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/carlrosskeyopenfordayuse.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park opens Carl Ross Key for Day Use after a successful Roseate Spoonbill nesting season https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/carlrosskeyopenfordayuse.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evergladesnationalparkoffworldheritageindangerlist.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Secretary Kempthorne Welcomes World Heritage Committee’s Decision to Remove Everglades National Park from List of Endangered Sites https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evergladesnationalparkoffworldheritageindangerlist.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/naplespublicmeetingforevergladesnationalparkplan.htm Sun, 24 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Park adds 7th public meeting for public comment on the General Management Plan Preliminary Alternatives for Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/naplespublicmeetingforevergladesnationalparkplan.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/enp-gmp-public-comment-extended.htm Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Park extends deadline for public comment on the General Management Plan Preliminary Alternatives for Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/enp-gmp-public-comment-extended.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-the-general-management-plan-draft-alternatives-for-everglades-national-park.htm Wed, 23 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Park seeks public comment on the General Management Plan Draft Alternatives for Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/park-seeks-public-comment-on-the-general-management-plan-draft-alternatives-for-everglades-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-to-allow-summer-generator-use-at-flamingo-campgrounds.htm Tue, 22 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park to allow Summer 2007 Generator use at Flamingo campgrounds https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-to-allow-summer-generator-use-at-flamingo-campgrounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/vandalism-causes-chickee-closure.htm Tue, 22 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Everglades National park temporarily closes two popular camping sites on the Wilderness Waterway due to Vandalism https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/vandalism-causes-chickee-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2007summerhours.htm Mon, 07 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park announces reduced summer hours for 2007. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/2007summerhours.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evermay2007artistinresidence.htm Sun, 06 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Artist in Residence work on display at Everglades National Park Coe visitor Center through May 2007 https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evermay2007artistinresidence.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everclimatechangetestimony.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everclimatechangetestimony.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/juniorrangerday.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Junior Ranger Day events slated for April 28 at Everglades National Park. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/juniorrangerday.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/publicmeetingonparkfeeincrease.htm Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Parks hold public meetings to get public input on proposed fee increase. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/publicmeetingonparkfeeincrease.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/brianwaidmann.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/brianwaidmann.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/frankkeyopens.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Superintendent, Dan Kimball, announced today the reopening of Frank Key Channel in Florida Bay to the public. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/frankkeyopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/greenwaycentennial.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST Major Anniversaries, Biscayne-Everglades Greenway Are Focus of Public Events March 22 and 24 at Miami-Dade College’s Homestead Campus https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/greenwaycentennial.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/miaminpslisteningsession.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST National Park Service Centennial Initiative holds Miami Listening Session for public input https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/miaminpslisteningsession.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/trilingualjuniorparkrangerprogram.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST South Florida National Parks announce Trilingual Junior Park Ranger Program https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/trilingualjuniorparkrangerprogram.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artintheparkmarch2007.htm Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EST Luis Nunez art on display at everglades national park during March 2007. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artintheparkmarch2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/parkfeeincrease.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EST National Park Service seeking input on proposed fee increaes at Dry Tortugas and Everglades National Parks https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/parkfeeincrease.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/chokoloskeebay.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EST Boating speed zone enforcement to protect Manatees in Chokoloskee Bay https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/chokoloskeebay.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artinthepark.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST Art in the Park at Everglades https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/artinthepark.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evergladesassocgrant.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST Everglades Association has received $115,000 from an anonymous charitable foundation to support the 2006-2007 schedule of environmental education activities at ENP. https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/evergladesassocgrant.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ecopondopen.htm Fri, 22 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK REOPENS POPULAR ECO POND IN FLAMINGO https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ecopondopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/spoonbillclosure.htm Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park plans temporary closings to protect Roseate Spoonbills during winter nesting https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/spoonbillclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/11282006.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST Everglades National Park to Dedicate New Bilingual Exhibits https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/11282006.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/11302006.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST EVERGLADES PHOTOGRAPHY TO BE SHOWN AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/11302006.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/11272006.htm Sun, 26 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST Ranger Diaz, Community Outreach Specialist, returns to South Florida to enhance Community Awareness of South Florida National Parks https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/11272006.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/112720062.htm Sun, 26 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST Volunteer Opportunities at Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/112720062.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/100506newsrelease.htm Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park seeks public input on the future of Flamingo https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/100506newsrelease.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ernestoreopen.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Reopens Following Hurricane Ernesto Closure https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ernestoreopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ernestoclosure2.htm Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park Will Remain Closed Following Pending Storm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ernestoclosure2.htm https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ernestoclosure1.htm Sat, 26 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Everglades National Park will close for Tropical Storm Ernesto https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/ernestoclosure1.htm