It's almost time again for the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida's Annual Everglades National Park Outing!
The Outing gives around 100 kids and their chaperones 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 and rangers, the participating kids learn all about alligators, birds, wetlands, and rocklands while spending the whole day active and outside. They'll also be treated to breakfast and lunch. Most of the children will be coming from local shelters, group homes, and community-based program.
If you are interested in taking part in this memorable event, please register and volunteer for a team. If you are unable to join but still would like to provide a donation, you are welcome to do so by logging into the RPCVSF website, rpcvsf.org, and selecting Donations from the Menu on the left side of the homepage, or just click Donations.
For more information or questions, please email: rpcvsf@rpcvsf.org .
We hope to see you on Saturday, February 24, 2024!
(Please note that there are Entrance Fees to enter the Everglades National Park such as $35 to enter for up to 7 consecutive days with a private vehicle. Visitors may also use Annual and Lifetime Senior Passes. Accordingly, we suggest car pooling to enter the park and leaving cars at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center. For more information about entrance fees, click Park Fees.)
Please note and pass along to others that arrival time will be at 8:30 am at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center. The breakfast crew and a few others will be there setting up earlier, closer to 8:00. Buses will start arriving after 9.
The Ernest Coe Visitor Center is located at:
40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034
Driving from Miami or North of Homestead:
Take the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) south until it ends merging with U.S. 1 at Florida City. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Drive (State Road 9336/SW 344th St.) and follow the signs to the park.