Your next great adventure begins here! Embark on a backcountry boat tour, paddle through winding mangrove trails, and gain a deeper understanding of this unique ecosystem on guided van excursions. Every Everglades Institute program uncovers hidden stories and creates memories that last a lifetime. So, where will your next adventure take you?
Immerse yourself in the Everglades wilderness with this guided, primitive paddle as we study tropical hammock, sawgrass prairie, and mangrove ecology, the influence of water flow on Everglades ecosystems and how humans have impacted the environment in the Park. Meet your experienced Institute Naturalist at Nine Mile Pond.
Learn to paddle a canoe and explore the breathtaking Everglades—our Canoeing for Beginners adventure at Nine Mile Pond is the perfect way to start your journey on the water!
Naturalist-led van tour to the Flamingo area of Everglades National Park. See the shift of ecosystems as you make your way south. Stops include Mahogany Hammock, West Lake, and the Guy Bradley Visitor Center.
Discover the beauty, history, and ecosystems of the Everglades with a guided van tour in the Everglades National Park.
Explore Florida Bay’s hidden corners by powerboat, paddle through mangrove forests in Lake Ingram, and step ashore on Cape Sable’s remote natural beach. Spot American Saltwater Crocodiles and iconic Everglades birdlife as your Captain shares insights into unique ecosystems and the rich history of early settlers on this full-day adventure.
Explore the cypress domes of the Florida Everglades with a naturalist from the Everglades Institute. Learn about the plants and animals that call these cypress domes and sloughs home with this informative wet walk!
Explore the history that shaped Big Cypress and the nature that still thrives here, in one of the preserve’s richest wildlife-viewing areas.
If you are curious about how water shapes life in the Everglades, this van tour promises a unique opportunity to explore and engage with the challenges and triumphs of preserving one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems.
Leave the crowds behind, photograph the Geminids meteor shower from the most remote beach in Everglades National Park on Saturday December 13th, 2025!
Step into the heart of South Florida’s wildest places for a three-day retreat designed to reconnect you — with the land, your body, and your story. Whether you’re seeking purpose, healing, or simply a deeper relationship with the natural world, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to listen — to yourself, to the land, and to the stories that live in both.
Naturalist-led van tour to the Flamingo area of Everglades National Park. See the shift of ecosystems as you make your way south. Stops include Mahogany Hammock, West Lake, and the Guy Bradley Visitor Center.
Explore Florida Bay’s hidden corners by powerboat, paddle through mangrove forests in Lake Ingram, and step ashore on Cape Sable’s remote natural beach. Spot American Saltwater Crocodiles and iconic Everglades birdlife as your Captain shares insights into unique ecosystems and the rich history of early settlers on this full-day adventure.
Explore the cypress domes of the Florida Everglades with a naturalist from the Everglades Institute. Learn about the plants and animals that call these cypress domes and sloughs home with this informative wet walk!
Immerse yourself in the Everglades wilderness with this guided, primitive paddle as we study tropical hammock, sawgrass prairie, and mangrove ecology, the influence of water flow on Everglades ecosystems and how humans have impacted the environment in the Park. Meet your experienced Institute Naturalist at Nine Mile Pond.
Discover the beauty, history, and ecosystems of the Everglades with a guided van tour in the Everglades National Park.
Learn to paddle a canoe and explore the breathtaking Everglades—our Canoeing for Beginners adventure at Nine Mile Pond is the perfect way to start your journey on the water!
If you are curious about how water shapes life in the Everglades, this van tour promises a unique opportunity to explore and engage with the challenges and triumphs of preserving one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems.
Explore the history that shaped Big Cypress and the nature that still thrives here, in one of the preserve’s richest wildlife-viewing areas.
Step into the heart of South Florida’s wildest places for a three-day retreat designed to reconnect you — with the land, your body, and your story. Whether you’re seeking purpose, healing, or simply a deeper relationship with the natural world, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to listen — to yourself, to the land, and to the stories that live in both.
Leave the crowds behind, photograph the Geminids meteor shower from the most remote beach in Everglades National Park on Saturday December 13th, 2025!
Everglades National Park Institute is a unique partnership between Everglades National Park and an official nonprofit partner, Florida National Parks Association. The Institute provides immersive, educational experiences for visitors of Everglades National Park. Be sure to also visit our sister Institutes in Biscayne National Park and Big Cypress Preserve.
These interactive programs teach visitors about the ecosystems and history of the park and its surrounding areas. Proceeds from programs are used to support Everglades National Park.
Please check NPS Plan Your Visit site for more information on fee free days.