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The Everglades National Park Institute (EVERI) provides the public with fun and educational tours, programs, and experiences in Everglades National Park.

10/20/2026

Join us for a special Halloween-themed adventure on Friday October 23 and Saturday October 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM as we explore the mysterious side of the Everglades ✨

Discover the legends, folklore, and fascinating stories that have been passed down through generations. Learn the truths behind some of the Everglades’ most misunderstood residents, including alligators, spiders, and other wildlife.
As the sun begins to set, experience the transformation of the Everglades from day to night and uncover the secrets of this unique ecosystem after dark. This fun and family-friendly program blends local lore, natural history, and a touch of spooky for an unforgettable evening in the River of Grass.

🐊 Discounted price
🐊 Limited spaces
🐊 Two dates to choose from
🐊 Family friendly
🐊 Special topics

Learn more and book: https://evernpi.org/everglades-experience-guided-tour-of-royal-palm-nike-missile-site-pa-
hay-okee-and-more/

*when booking, select either date and you will see the Spooky Van Tour

10/07/2026

We still have some spots available for an unforgettable experience 💫

Saturday, October 10th at 6:00PM
Join your instructor, Anthony Sleiman, and our naturalist for an immersive Milky Way photography workshop deep in Everglades National Park. An opportunity to escape, experience, and photograph the Everglades at sunset and after dark and the unforgettable setting for capturing the Milky Way rising above the landscape. This will be the last chance to see the core of the Milky Way!

Pickup an Everglades Mily Way pin (or sticker) at the Ernest F. Coe visitor center to commemorate your experience!
https://floridanationalparksassociation.org/product/pin-everglades-milky-way/

Workshop includes:
💫 Planning and composition for Milky Way scenes
💫 Understanding and applying the exposure triangle at night
💫 Accurate night‑sky focusing techniques
💫 Single‑exposure Milky Way images
💫 Time‑lapse photography
💫 Advanced methods such as panoramas and image stacking

Get your spot: https://evernpi.org/everglades-milky-way-photography-workshop/

Photo credit: Anthony Sleiman

10/02/2026

Calling all ghouls 👻

Join us for a special Halloween-themed adventure on Friday October 23 and Saturday October 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM as we explore the mysterious side of the Everglades. Discover the legends, folklore, and fascinating stories that have been passed down through generations. Learn the truths behind some of the Everglades’ most misunderstood residents, including alligators, spiders, and other wildlife.

As the sun begins to set, experience the transformation of the Everglades from day to night and uncover the secrets of this unique ecosystem after dark. This fun and family-friendly program blends local lore, natural history, and a touch of spooky for an unforgettable evening in the River of Grass.

🐊 Limited spaces
🐊 Two dates to choose from
🐊 Discounted price
🐊 Family friendly
🐊 Special topics

Learn more and book: https://evernpi.org/everglades-experience-guided-tour-of-royal-palm-nike-missile-site-pa-hay-okee-and-more/

*when booking, select either date and you will see the Spooky Van Tour

Everglades National Park

10/01/2026

Check out some October events FNPA will have ✨

Institute special events and some Halloween fun! Scroll for some details and stay tuned for more announcements! To book a spot on any of these events, visit our websites:

Everglades Institute: https://evernpi.org/
Biscayne Institute: https://www.biscaynenationalparkinstitute.org/

09/22/2026

A night under the stars at Everglades National Park ✨

Join your instructor, Anthony Sleiman, and our naturalist for an immersive Milky Way photography workshop deep in Everglades National Park. An opportunity to escape, experience, and photograph the Everglades at sunset and after dark and the unforgettable setting for capturing the Milky Way rising above the landscape. This will be the last chance to see the core of the Milky Way!

This experience is curated for a small group of only ten participants and explores some of the park’s darkest skies as we travel from the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center throughout the park.

Video credit: Anthony Sleiman

Workshop includes:
💫 Planning and composition for Milky Way scenes
💫 Understanding and applying the exposure triangle at night
💫 Accurate night-sky focusing techniques
💫 Single-exposure Milky Way images
💫 Time-lapse photography
💫 Advanced methods such as panoramas and image stacking

Get your spot: https://evernpi.org/everglades-milky-way-
photography-workshop/ (link in bio)

For more information, call 786-465-4058 to talk to our information specialist.

09/21/2026

We're going fishing again! ✨

Join us for our FREE Veteran Fishing Workshop on Saturday, October 3rd, from 9AM - 1PM for a day of fishing, history and good quality time outdoors at the Everglades National Park. Now open to all public!

See details below:
🎣 $25 per booking deposit required to secure spot, will be refunded after check-in.
🎣 Must have a park pass. Veterans are eligible to receive a free National Park Lifetime pass.
🎣 All participants over the age of 16 must have a Florida Freshwater Fishing License.
🎣 Snacks, beverages, fishing equipment and bait will be provided.
🎣 Check in will be at Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center.

Special thanks to Wild Tribute for sponsoring this event! Wild Tribute

This day is a partnership with PayN 4 Ward, a faith-based, disabled veteran-led nonprofit organization dedicated to serving retirees, veterans, and their family members. This workshop is more than fishing, it’s about connection, learning, and enjoying the beauty of the Everglades.

Visit our website for more information: https://evernpi.org/veteran-fishing-workshop/ or call 786-465-4058.

08/30/2026

Check out some September upcoming events FNPA is having at Everglades and Biscayne National Park ✨

Links below ⬇️

Everglades National Park Institute
🐊 Veterans Fishing Workshop | Saturday, September 5th
https://evernpi.org/veteran-fishing-workshop/

Biscayne National Park institute
🌊 Snorkel Debris Cleanup | Saturday, September 12th
https://www.biscaynenationalparkinstitute.org/snorkeling-debris-cleanup/
🌊 Paddle Debris Cleanup | Saturday, September 19th
https://www.biscaynenationalparkinstitute.org/debris-cleanups/
🌊 Paddle Debris Cleanup | Saturday, September 26th
https://www.biscaynenationalparkinstitute.org/debris-cleanups/

Join us!

08/28/2026

A night under the stars at Everglades National Park ✨

Join your instructor, Anthony Sleiman, and our naturalist for an immersive Milky Way photography workshop deep in Everglades National Park. An opportunity to escape, experience, and photograph the Everglades at sunset and after dark and the unforgettable setting for capturing the Milky Way rising above the landscape. This will be the last chance to see the core of the Milky Way!

This experience is curated for a small group of only ten participants and explores some of the park’s darkest skies as we travel from the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center throughout the park.

Swipe to see pictures of what you can take!
Photo credit: Anthony Sleiman

Workshop includes:
💫 Planning and composition for Milky Way scenes
💫 Understanding and applying the exposure triangle at night
💫 Accurate night‑sky focusing techniques
💫 Single‑exposure Milky Way images
💫 Time‑lapse photography
💫 Advanced methods such as panoramas and image stacking

Get your spot: https://evernpi.org/everglades-milky-way-photography-workshop/

08/27/2026

Our Veteran Fishing Workshop is coming up ✨

FREE and OPEN TO ALL!! Our Veteran Fishing Workshop was created for veterans and families to have a space to connect with others while fishing at Everglades National Park, but we’re opening up for all to join! Feel free to join us on a day out in the park having some fun and learning new fishing skills!

Saturday, September 5th at 9AM
🎣 $25 per booking deposit required to secure spot, will be refunded after check-in.
🎣 Must have a park pass. Veterans are eligible to receive a free National Park Lifetime pass.
🎣 All participants over the age of 16 must have a Florida Freshwater Fishing License.
🎣 Snacks, beverages, fishing equipment and bait will be provided.
🎣 Check in will be at Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center.

Special thanks to Wild Tribute for sponsoring this event! Wild Tribute

This day is a partnership with PayN 4 Ward, a faith-based, disabled veteran-led nonprofit organization dedicated to serving retirees, veterans, and their family members. This workshop is more than fishing, it’s about connection, learning, and enjoying the beauty of the Everglades.

Visit our website for more information: https://evernpi.org/ veteran-fishing-workshop/ (link in bio) or call 786-465-4058.

08/25/2026

Happy birthday to the National Park Service 🎉

110 years of dedication, passion and so much more!
The Florida National Parks Association is proud to be partners for the last 75 years of the National Park Service in South Florida and looks forward to continuing for many more years. We thank you for everything!

Today is a FEE FREE day! Enjoy free entrances into these beautiful parks 🌿✨

National Park Service
Everglades National Park
Biscayne National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Big Cypress National Preserve

Address

10 Parachute Key #51
Homestead, FL
33034

Telephone

+17864654058

Website

http://evernpi.org/

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