March 2016 – When it comes to saving the Everglades, the women of Florida have often led the way. That was true 100 years ago when the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs established Royal Palm State Park in November 1916 to protect Paradise Key from development. The 4,000-acre state park later became the nucleus for
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March 2016 – The SFNPT has two Experience Your Backyard adventures on tap for members this coming month: A sunset bike ride in Shark Valley at 6 PM on Sunday March 20 and a canoe trip in the Big Cypress at 10 AM on Saturday April 2. Both programs are free for members but space
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March 2016 – Students who visit Biscayne National Park to learn about the park’s marine ecosystem will soon have five new microscopes to use, thanks to the generosity of the Guerra Family Foundation. The foundation is funding several park “wish list” items this year including microscopes for Biscayne and a wildlife spotting scope for Everglades.
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March 2016 – A 14-foot American crocodile spotted at Nine Mile Pond in the Everglades this winter by wildlife photographer Katie Dimos. Nice shot! Did you know: South Florida is the only place on the planet where alligators and crocodiles live side by side! The Flamingo Marina in Everglades National Park is a great place
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