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.

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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

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