Group of people gathered around a table in a forest, receiving information from a guide at a nature or eco-tourism event.
Three people hiking through a flooded forest trail, with lush green ferns and tall trees surrounding them. One woman is pointing, wearing a pink jacket and hat, carrying a walking stick. A man is carrying a young girl in a blue backpack carrier.
A group of people exploring a shallow stream in a forest, one person taking photos, others holding walking sticks, dressed in outdoor gear.
A young girl wearing a khaki shirt and red cap wading through a swamp or flooded forest with adults following behind her, surrounded by dense green foliage.
A woman with a backpack getting information from a man at an outdoor event booth about outdoor adventure activities, with a banner displaying images of people camping and hiking, and a tent in the background.
Two women hiking through a flooded forest, walking through water with trees and ferns around them, using trekking poles for support.
Person crouching in a shallow creek, taking a photograph of a small animal or object on a mossy log, surrounded by trees and green foliage.
A group of people participating in a guided outdoor educational activity in a swampy forest, listening to a man speaking, surrounded by trees and water.
A group of people talking outdoors at an event, with a woman in a navy blue shirt explaining something to a man, woman, and girl, next to a booth with informational materials.
Group of five people hiking through a flooded forest, wading through water amongst trees, some smiling and talking.
A man in a grey hoodie browsing framed black and white photographs in an art gallery, with more photos displayed on the walls and leaning on white racks.
Group of people wading through a creek in a forest, some with walking sticks, enjoying a nature hike, smiling and chatting.
A woman and two children at an outdoor educational exhibit in a forest, examining animal furs and skulls laid out on a green table.

Come join one of our events!

Friends of Big Cypress National Preserve builds awareness, engagement and care for our unique ecosystem through several events throughout the year. We invite you to explore, learn, and protect this land by joining us at one of them.

From hands-on events like our annual S.W.A.M.P Wander to more formal fundraising galas, our goal is to generate support and understanding of the importance of Big Cypress National Preserve

Clyde Butcher Meet & Greet

Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery
52388 Tamiami Tr.
Ochopee, FL 34141

July 12

10 - 3 pm

Join Clyde and Niki Butcher for the opening reception of The Land We Share: Celebrating 250 Years of America. From deserts and mountains to forests, coastlines, and wetlands, these works reveal the extraordinary diversity of America’s landscapes—and reflect Clyde’s lifelong devotion to the land.

Friends of Big Cypress will be outside the gallery hosting a raffle!

Learn more

S.W.A.M.P. Wander

Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery
52388 Tamiami Tr.
Ochopee, FL 34141

October 24

9 am - 5 pm

Discover the wonders of the swamp with guided walks, engaging educational booths, and opportunities to visit the gallery. Hear inspiring talks from environmental leaders, Preserve Rangers, biologists, and passionate volunteers, and enjoy delicious bites from the on-site food truck.

This unforgettable event brings together art, nature, and conservation in a truly meaningful way.

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