For the past 16 years our RPCVSF Outing has introduced the Everglades to hundreds of kids from under privileged backgrounds. Children and youth have the opportunity to see, learn about, and experience the amazingly unique ecosystems, plants, and animals that their home - South Florida - has to offer. Along with an army of caring adults the participating youth learn all about alligators, birds, wetlands, and rocklands while spending the whole day active and outside. Please help support this amazing event by donating your time and resources!
Join us as we host older youth from Educate Tomorrow for their first visit to a National Park. With the help of expert environmental educators (most of whom are RPCVs!) and the Everglades National Park Rangers, we provide a fun day of learning. We anticipate that we'll be camping at Long Pine Key campsites in the Park on Saturday night
When you register, please indicate in the box in the registration form labeled "Messages to and from Members" which volunteer role you will be able to fill:
* General cheerleader and helper (need to arrive early; welcomes all arriving groups, helps transport supplies, makes signs, runs errands, distributes take-home bags at close of event)
* Guide for the nature hike (you'll be responsible for sharing information about the ecosystem in the Everglades, the wildlife seen, etc. - we give you a set of talking points)
* Cleanup crew (can arrive a little later)
