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The best way to learn about the swamp is to get into it! Join us for a weekend of swamp walks through Big Cypress National Preserve, live demonstrations and experiments with NPS rangers, entertainment, and so much more! This exclusive event gives supporters of The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks an opportunity to explore the…

National Safe Boating Week kicks off this Saturday and lasts through May 27th. This global awareness effort encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible. We’ve compiled three tips to keep in mind over the next week – and into the future – to help you boat safely in Florida’s…

Biscayne National Park removed 30,881 pounds of debris from its beaches and shorelines this season, breaking its previous record, which was achieved in 2019 with 29,477 pounds of trash removed – a more than 1,400-pound difference! In preparation for the incoming sea turtle nesting season each year, Biscayne National Park dedicates significant resources between December…

Make a donation of $20 or more to The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks from May 23rd through June 3rd and be rewarded with a gift certificate for one dozen original glazed doughnuts from Krispy Kreme! The digital certificate will arrive in time to be redeemed in person at your local Krispy Kreme on National…

Florida’s national parks may seem just down the road for many of us, but for others, they are worlds away. Here at The Alliance, we are passionate about bridging this gap between people and Florida’s public lands. We know that exposure to natural places and immersion in natural settings can be powerful healing and restorative…

On most weekdays from December through April, you can see boats emblazoned with the National Park Service logo, filled with passengers gripping tightly, dashing across the waters of Biscayne Bay with one goal in mind: to clean-up the beaches of Biscayne National Park. The outer islands of the park make for prime nesting grounds for…

If you’ve driven along US 41 or I-75 through Big Cypress National Preserve, there’s no doubt that you’ve marveled at beauty of the cypress trees that are patchworked into the sawgrass prairies throughout this swampland. Maybe you’ve even ventured out into wilderness to experience these trees up close and personal for yourself. With long, vibrant…

Our “wildly” popular gala-style event that captivated the Paradise Coast communities of Florida for five previous years, Wine & Wildlife, returned in-person this past February. In total, Wine & Wildlife grossed $152,000 in support of Florida’s national parks – almost a 28% increase over the event’s previous record – with $61,000 of that money raised…

Wine & Wildlife, our “wildly” popular gala-style event that captivated the Paradise Coast communities of Florida for five previous years, is returning in person on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Proceeds from Wine & Wildlife will directly benefit the four national parks within Florida. The money raised from this event will allow The Alliance to continue…