Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park Ranger Programs

• SWAMP WALKS
  Saturdays Swamp walks will take place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month starting November 10th.
  The cost is $35 for Friends of Fakahatchee members, $40 for non-members and $15 dollars for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Groups are limited to 12 persons. Swamp walk participants will meet in front of the Preserve Office off of Janes Scenic Drive at 9:45 a.m. in the morning. After an orientation from the swamp walk guide, the group will drive or be transported to the area where the swamp walk/exploration will take place. Swamp walks will be offered, depending upon water levels, until April.
  Call (239) 695-2440 for more details.
• GUIDED CANOE TRIP
  Feb 16, Mar 15, and Apr 12 - 9:00AM
  Canoe trips will take place on the following Saturdays; Feb 16, Mar 15, and Apr 12. The cost for guided canoe trips is $40 for Friends of Fakahatchee members, $45 for non-members and $15 dollars for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Canoe trip participants will meet at the parking lot across from the Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk on US 41, at 9:00 a.m. After an orientation by the canoe trip guide, participants will drive or be transported to the East River Canoe Launch. Groups will be limited to 12 persons. Canoes, paddles and flotation devices will be provided.
  Call (239) 695-2440 for more details.