Event Description:

 In honor of Latino Conservation week, we invite you to join us for a wet walk in the Everglades! Off the beaten path through the Cypress dome is a world you’ve never imagined! Come explore this vast ecosystem during a guided walk into an environment where air plants, orchids, and buttress roots show you the way. Este parque es suyo, venga a visitar!

All participants must bring the following:

• Loose clothing
• Water
• Sturdy close toed, lace-up shoes
• Long pants
• Hat

The following items are suggested:

• Sunscreen
• Long sleeve shirt
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• snacks

Weather permitting, we will meet at Ernest F. Coe Visitor at 9:00 a.m. for a brief introductory talk before heading out to a cypress dome.

Participants MUST wear long pants and closed-toed shoes.

This event will proceed as planned through light showers but will be canceled if lighting is present. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle, a poncho, bug and sun protection.

There is a minimum age of 12 years old for safety purposes and a limited amount of space.

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