everglades national park

The Interpretive Walk (Field Trip 10/17/2015)

Saturday's Ranger led field trip ended up not being a swamp walk. Due to the low turnout we opted for an interpretive walk for the first 3/4 of a mile down the Old Ingraham Highway.

This turned out to be a good choice. Along with the interesting information provided by Ranger Rudy Beotegui we had the rare opportunity to see not 1 or 2, but 3 Diamond Back Rattle Snakes. Rattle snakes are normally solitary animals, but can be found together during breeding season.

This field trip illustrated the point, that you never know what you will find when you visit the Everglades.

Everglades Preservation Through Cindy Rose Photography Exhibit

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HOMESTEAD, Florida: Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy an art exhibit by Cindy Rose. The exhibit entitled, “River of Grass: A Diverse Ecosystem,” features stunning photographs of the Everglades. The collection will be on exhibit at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery at Everglades National Park during the month of January.  

Rose, a native of Montana, is now a Florida-based artist exhibiting her works throughout Florida. Her art reflects her passion for the Everglades ecosystem. She shoots to capture and help preserve this fragile ecosystem of nature as lifelike as possible, bringing the most intricate of details up-close and personal.

“This collection of photography will help visitors gain an understanding and appreciation of the unique natural and cultural resources located within Everglades National Park.,” said artist Cindy Rose.

The exhibit will be on display through the end of January. 

The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is located at 40001 State Road 9336, approximately 10 miles southwest of Homestead.  It features award-winning natural history displays, an 18-minute film about Everglades National Park, and related book sales.  Visitor center hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.  Admission to the visitor center is free. For information and directions to the park call (305) 242-7700.

WHAT: Artist’s Exhibit entitled, “River of Grass: A Diverse Ecosystem,” featuring stunning photographs of the Everglades by Cindy Rose.

WHEN: Exhibit on display during the month of January 2015.

WHERE: The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery.

The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is located at 40001 State Road 9336, approximately 10 miles southwest of Homestead.  It features award-winning natural history displays, an 18-minute film about Everglades National Park, and related book sales.  Center hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.  Admission to the visitor center is free. For information and directions to the park call (305) 242-7700.

This and other park news releases are available at http://www.nps.gov/ever/parknews/newsreleases.htm

More information on Everglades National Park can be found on the park website at http://www.nps.gov/ever