September 2018 – The South Florida National Parks Trust has approved $777,289 in new grants for South Florida’s national parks. The funding will support park programs and projects in five critical areas: environmental education for local school children, habitat restoration and wildlife conservation, volunteer activities, ranger programs for the public, and community engagement. A complete
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A Strong Start to Turtle Nesting Season in Biscayne National Park
Photo Above: A Biscayne National Park intern protects a sea turtle nest with wire mesh to prevent predation by raccoons. Photo Credit: Coastal Cleanup Corporation. July 2018 – Turtle nesting season is off to a great start in Biscayne National Park, thanks in part to all the volunteers who helped the park and its partners
Continue reading »The 2018 Fire Season in Big Cypress National Preserve
July 2018 – Another active fire season in Big Cypress promises to benefit native wildlife. Read why, in a July report on this year’s fire season from Big Cypress National Preserve: An Active Fire Season Improves Habitat in Big Cypress Big Cypress had another productive fire season, with over 110,000 acres of combined prescribed and
Continue reading »In Memoriam – Keith Wasserman
March 2018 – The South Florida paddling community has lost a devoted and inspirational leader with the passing of Keith Wasserman. The news of Keith’s passing in February 2017 has just been conveyed to his many friends and fellow backcountry explorers. We will deeply miss Keith’s quiet devotion to the beautiful South Florida wilderness areas that
Continue reading »Seven Trustees Join the Board of South Florida National Parks Trust
February 2018 – The South Florida National Parks Trust announces the appointment of seven new trustees to its board of directors. All seven trustees share a passion for national parks and a strong record of community service across South Florida. The new trustees are: Colton Chase – Vice Chairman, Herbert W. Hoover Foundation. Mr. Chase is
Continue reading »The Ultimate Park Challenge: A Triathlon for Nature Lovers
February 2018 – It’s the ultimate South Florida national parks challenge: the Tamiami Trail Triathlon, a full day of hiking, biking and paddling in two parks with a ranger to lead the way. The day begins with a 3.5 mile canoe trip in Ten Thousand Islands in Everglades National Park. After a short drive, park
Continue reading »SFNPT Launches Environmental Leadership Program Focused on South Florida’s National Parks
(Photo Courtesy of Haniel Pulido Jr.) January 2018 – A new environmental leadership program begins this month in Miami with a class of 12 professionals under the age of 40 who will spend the next six months exploring South Florida’s national parks and learning about environmental issues. The National Park Ambassadors Program seeks to connect a
Continue reading »The Shape of Water: True Stories, Told Live on March 24 at Biscayne National Park Story Slam
January 2018 – Biscayne National Park celebrates its 50th anniversary with the park’s first-ever Story Slam event on Saturday March 24 at the park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center overlooking Biscayne Bay. Eleven local storytellers will share true, personal stories (average length: 6 minutes) with a “water” theme before a live audience and a panel of judges.
Continue reading »America’s Best Idea: New Americans Become Citizens in Biscayne National Park
January 2018 – Two hundred new Americans will take the oath of citizenship while overlooking Biscayne Bay during outdoor citizenship ceremonies in Biscayne National Park on Thursday January 18 and Friday January 19. Both ceremonies begin at 10 AM and are open to the public, free of charge. The outdoor ceremonies will introduce Miami’s newest
Continue reading »Biscayne National Park 50th Anniversary Events
January 2018 – Biscayne National Park turns 50 in 2018 and the park is celebrating with a series of events that highlight the park’s beauty and biodiversity, its history and culture, including the shipwrecks that make up the park’s Maritime Heritage Trail. Biscayne National Park was established on October 18, 1968 after local conservationists campaigned
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