Presentations and Events Across the ParkPrograms in FlamingoFebruary 21 | 1:00 – 10:00 PM | Free | Guy Bradley Visitor Center Celebrate dark skies in Flamingo with special events throughout the day. Park at Guy Bradley Visitor Center and board a free shuttle to begin your night sky journey. Food and hot drinks will be available for purchase from 6 to 10 p.m. Activities include:
Every Tuesday in February | 5:30 – 6:30 | Free | Flamingo Campground Amphitheater
Come to learn about the five species of owls that call Everglades National Park home. Every Wednesday in February | 5:30 – 6:30 | Free | Flamingo Campground Amphitheater
Hear the untold stories of Flamingo, then walk along the shores of Florida Bay for the best sunset views in the area. Every Friday in February | 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Free | West Lake Boardwalk in Flamingo
Join a ranger at the West Lake Boardwalk to discover the eerie beauty of the Everglades as the sun sets. Learn about the hidden lives of its nocturnal inhabitants and uncover local legends! Every Friday in February | 7:30 – 8:30 PM | Free | Flamingo Campground Amphitheater
Join us to learn about nocturnal species and the wonders of the cosmos above Flamingo. Every Saturday in February | 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Free | Flamingo Campground Amphitheater
Join a Park Ranger for a short photography workshop about some of the best ways to capture the golden hour of sunset. Bring something to take photos with and bug spray. Every Saturday in February | 7:30 – 8:30 PM | Free | Flamingo Campground Amphitheater
Have you ever wondered about our place in the universe? Turns out, it may not be too far from your favorite amusement park rides! Come see how by strapping into the cosmic roller coaster. Programs in Shark ValleyFebruary 1 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Free | Shark Valley Visitor Center Join a park ranger for an evening 15-mile bike ride in the dark. Watch an amazing sunset over the sawgrass prairie, listen to the Everglades "night symphony" as the full moon climbs slowly into the sky, and climb the observation tower to enjoy the mystery and to feel the magic of the Everglades at night. Your own bicycle is required. Reservations are required. Click here to book. Program presented by Anthony Sleiman and the Everglades National Park Institute Join your instructor, Anthony Sleiman, for an unforgettable photography workshop at Shark Valley, one of the most iconic sites in Everglades National Park. Curated for a small group of only ten participants with transportation from the Visitor Center to the tower included. Your workshop begins on Wednesday February 4th, three days prior with a live online preparation class. During this session, Anthony will walk you through what to expect in the field, review essential camera gear and settings, cover photography basics, and answer questions so you arrive confident and ready. On the evening of the workshop, the group will meet at the Shark Valley Visitor Center before heading out on a drive to the observation tower. Once on site, Anthony will introduce and demonstrate techniques for night and astrophotography, including:
This experience is more than a technical workshop. It is a rare opportunity to photograph the Everglades after dark, surrounded by vast skies, open wetlands, and deep quiet. February 17, 18, and 19 | Free | Shark Valley Visitor Center Join rangers and volunteers for a walk or talk to experience the night sky over the sawgrass prairie and learn about the wonders of space. This galactic journey can feature stars, planets, meteors, constellations, and nocturnal wildlife. Every program is different, depending on sights in the sky and sounds from the marsh. Reservations are required and will be taken 1 week prior to the program. Click here to book. 
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Last updated: January 30, 2026