Everglades National Park Vintage Day Celebration- March 2, 2013

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. Participants will also be able to complete a special stamp collection commemorating the historical characters being portrayed at the event. After a day of fun, don't forget to cool off with an ice cream treat, compliments of the Everglades Association. 10a - 3p 

For more info, please visit National Park Service. 

Coe Visitor Center, Everglades National Park
Flamingo Entrance, 40001 SR 9336
Homestead, FL 33034
305-242-7700



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Vintage Day Celebration- March 3

Come experience Everglades history at the 2^nd annual Vintage Day Celebration on Saturday March 3rd, 2012 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Park admission at the Homestead entrance will be waived for the day and all activities are free of charge.Events include historical re-enactors, an old fashioned ice cream social and the Guardians of the Everglades exhibit.This is a great opportunity for young and old to interact with the characters that molded Everglades National Park into one of the most biologically and culturally diverse parks in the world.
       At the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center celebrate the opening of Nicholas Petrucci's multi-media exhibition featuring life-size oil portraits of Everglades advocates and heroes.Portraits of Miccosukee Chairman Buffalo Tiger, Gladesman Franklin Adams, Photographer Clyde Butcher and Statesman Nathaniel Reed will be on display against a backdrop of Connie Bransilver's paintings of endangered native orchids.

Big Day Birding Adventures- February 4th

The recent comedy "The Big Year" highlighted the excitement of birding and inspired many to join in the fun. Now you can become a "citizen scientist" and birder by helping Ranger Christi Carmichael document the birds seen along the Main Park Road from the Royal Palm Visitor Center to Flamingo. Meet at the Royal Palm Visitor Center at 8 a.m. and plan on spending six hours. The Royal Palm Visitor Center is located about a 15 minute drive from the Homestead entrance to the park at 8336 State Road 8336.

Everglades National Park, Royal Palm Visitor Center
Homestead, FL 33034

Everglades Area
239/695-3092