Florida National Parks Association

Free Entrance in National Parks August 4th
2022-08-04 | Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL, 33034, United States
Do you need anything to do this summer? August 4th is the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act. This means that the national parks across the United States will be free all day. This means the Everglades will be open to all visitors who want to take in the great outdoors and maybe catch an alligator or two.

Guy Bradley Anniversary Paddle
2022-07-09 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Flamingo Marina, 1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy, Homestead, FL, 33034, United States
Join the Florida National Park for the Guy Bradley Anniversary Paddle on July 9th, 2022 at 9 AM. You can find this event at Flamingo Marina.
The paddle route will be 7 miles long and will last about 5 hours.
Participants should be and must be highly experiences kayakers.
This program is free but donations are always welcomed. The donations made from this event will go to support the Florida National Park Association to keep our parks safe and to events like this.

Suzy Pappas: Ghost Net Tapestries
2022-07-08 09:00 - 2022-09-18 17:00 | Biscayne National Park Dante Fascell Visitor Center, 9700 SW 328th Street, Homestead, FL, 33033, United States
Join us at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery at Biscayne National Parks to see the Ghost New Tapestries created from marine debris by Suzy Pappas.
This event will run through July 8th till September 18th, 2022.
Open daily from 9 AM EST to 5 PM EST with free admission.
There will be a “Meet the Artist” Reception on Sunday, July 24th from 1:00 PM EST till 3:00 PM EST. There will be refreshments and an artist talk. All CDC safety protocols will be enforced for this event.
For more details please call (305)-230-PARK (7275).
Hope to see you there!

Sail, Paddle, Snorkel, and Island Visit
2018-06-27 | Biscayne National Park Dante Fascell Visitor Center, 9700 SW 328th Street, Homestead, FL, 33033, United States
All day taste of the park with 6 people max, suitable for all ages.
Highlights

Sail, Paddle, Snorkel, and Island Visit. Sites determined by the weather.
Program begins at 10:00am and ends at 4:00pm.
Relaxing trip for all ages. Getting on and off the boat may require navigating several uneven steps.
Cost $149, two person minimum; $690 whole boat, six people.

Sail, Paddle, Snorkel, and Island Visit on Full Day Trips
Join us as we explore Biscayne National Park under sail. Full day trips will sail east across the bay for several hours before stopping ashore at Boca Chita or Adams Key. After a lunch break ashore we will anchor in a protected area where you can swim, use our paddle watercraft, or snorkel. Please note: We do not go to the reefs on the Atlantic side for snorkeling, instead we will snorkel in the calm waters within the bay and alongside the fringes of the mangroves.
A library of relevant books are on board including fish, birds and invertebrate identification books. Our boats are rigged with shade, but there are also additional areas where you can relax in the sun. We have drinking water on board along with full marine bathrooms and a fresh water hose.
Rates and Time
Full Day sails start at 10:00 AM and finish at 4:00 PM. The cost is $149 per person with a minimum of 2 people, or $690 for the boat with a maximum of 6 people. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to program start time in order to check in.
Equipment
Included in the trip price we supply kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling equipment. Snorkeling gear is available in a limited supply, for the best fit you are welcome to bring your own gear. Life jackets are required and supplied for optional paddling or snorkeling. Please do not bring scuba diving or fishing equipment.
Participation Requirements
This program is designed for all ages. If the participant is under 8, life jackets are required and supplied when underway.
To best accommodate you and make your trip safe and enjoyable, please make a note in your reservation or privately notify our captain or mate if:

You have any medical conditions
You have any back problems
You are prone to motion/sea sickness
You are pregnant
You have any other concerns regarding your safety and health

Please note: If it is determined the trip may not be suitable for you based on the days conditions a full refund will be offered.
Location and Store Hours

This trip begins and ends at Biscayne National Park headquarters at Convoy Point and is located at 9700 SW 328th Street, Sir Lancelot Jones Way, Homestead, FL 33033.
Upon arrival, please check-in at our store next to the Dante Fascell Visitor Center.
The store is open from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM seven days a week during high season (December-April) and 8:30 AM-4:00 PM during the slower season (April-November).
The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is open 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Biscayne National Park hours are 7:00 AM- 5:30 PM.

Who We Are
Biscayne National Park Institute is part of The Florida National Parks Association which operates under Congressional authorities as the official private, non-profit partner supporting educational, interpretive, and historical and scientific research responsibilities of Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Everglades National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve. We want to share all the beauty this area has to offer and show how we can be good stewards of the National Park, preserving its unique habitats for generations to come. And most importantly, we can have a blast doing it!
