July 2017 – The South Florida National Parks Trust (SFNPT) has approved $118,250 in new grants to fund education programs and reef restoration in Biscayne National Park, boat patrols and habitat protection in Everglades National Park, and a solar boat demonstration project in the Big Cypress National Preserve. The new grants were approved in June during the
Continue reading »New Services Coming to Flamingo
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 2, 2017 National Park Service Selects New Operator for Everglades National Park New contract will expand and improve visitor services including a new restaurant and lodging at Flamingo HOMESTEAD, Fla – Get ready for new ways to experience Everglades National Park! On May 30, 2017, the National Park
Continue reading »The SFNPT is having a Birthday… Here’s “15 Reasons to Celebrate”
June 2017 – The South Florida National Park Trust turns 15 this month and we’re celebrating with the top 15 reasons why your support for national parks matters. Lots of friends groups have been around for 15 years, but few have as many reasons to celebrate as we do. The SFNPT has 150,000 reasons to celebrate
Continue reading »Volunteers needed for Restoration Project in Biscayne National Park
May 2017 – Biscayne National Park is recruiting volunteers to help restore the 2nd of two spoil islands in Biscayne Bay this summer by planting 1,000 native plants and trees – a project supported with grant funding from the SFNPT. See below for details, and contact amanda_bourque@nps.gov (the project manager) by email if interested. Pictured
Continue reading »The Battle Against Plastic: Conserving Turtle Nesting Beaches in Biscayne
Saving Sea Turtles, One Beach at a Time… a group of SFNPT volunteers pitch in to clean a turtle nesting beach in Biscayne National Park By Jessica Lee Pierce May 2017 – Sea turtles face a slew of challenges worldwide that threaten their existence, including the loss of nesting beaches here in South Florida and elsewhere.
Continue reading »“Every Kid in a Park” Volunteers Win National Park Service Award
May 2017 – Congratulations to Everglades National Park and the Every Kid in a Park volunteers who donated their time last year so the park could double the number of 4th-grade students who visit the park on field trips. With a committed corps of 25 volunteers, the park welcomed 6,807 local 4th-grade students to the Everglades
Continue reading »National Parks Deliver $313 Million Benefit to South Florida Economy
April 2017 – Need another reason to support your local national park? How about this: Your local national park supports you! National parks are huge economic engines and job generators, according to a new study released this month by the National Park Service. The study includes updated stats on how much economic activity parks contribute to
Continue reading »New Access Corridors for Boaters in Florida Bay
March 2017 – After years of planning and public input, Everglades National Park is implementing a new system of access corridors, aids to navigation and channel markers in Florida Bay with the support of the South Florida National Parks Trust and its donors. The project is part of a larger effort to implement key elements
Continue reading »Giving Back: Nature Photography from a Canoe
February 2017 – Here’s a great way to treat yourself, a friend or family member to some fine art nature photography AND support South Florida’s national parks. Buy a fine art print – framed or canvas – from South Florida photographer Constance Mier (Photography from a Canoe) and Constance will donate 20% of the purchase price
Continue reading »Wine & Wildlife II in Naples
February 2017 – More than 150 people joined the SFNPT on Thursday February 2 at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in Naples for our 2nd annual Wine & Wildlife event. The event showcases Big Cypress National Preserve, the Gulf Coast district of Everglades National Park, and the amazing abundance of wildlife these parks protect including
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