If you really want to get up close and personal with the Everglades, this is your chance. Visitors can literally connect with the 'Glades as they experience water sloshing around their legs and shoes squishing into soft mud. We'll "wade through the river of grass into the shadows of a ‘gator hole’ or cypress dome," we warn you to "expect to get wet and/or muddy." 'Sloggers' must wear lace-up shoes, socks, and long pants.

With only the sound of the wind and your footsteps, explore a side of the Everglades that most people never see by getting your feet wet in an off-trail hike. Slough slogging gives you a hands-on view of the River of Grass and reveals the hidden world of a cypress dome. Join us on this slough slog for a walk into this fascinating environment.

We will depart Ernest Coe Visitor’s Center parking lot at 7am (recommend getting there at least 15 minutes earlier) and caravan to the location where we’ll be hiking into the Cypress Dome.

All participants must bring the following:
- Water
- Sturdy close toed, lace-up shoes
- Long Pants

The following items are suggested:

- Sunscreen
- Long sleeve shirt
- Bug Jacket
- Insect repellent
- Snacks

(I highly recommend attending this month’s meeting on Nov. 13th for instructions on how to keep yourself safe and comfortable while in the cypress dome. If you can’t attend the meeting be sure to watch the replay.)

Keep in mind that the entrance to Everglades National Park is $35 per vehicle which is not included as part of this field trip. As always, we recommend buying either an Everglades National Park pass ($70) or America the Beautiful pass ($80) for unlimited entrance to the Everglades NPS.

We look forward to seeing you there!