![]() A month-long celebration of the night sky, astronomy, science, and celestial bodies in Everglades National Park.![]() Presentations and Events In The Park![]() Presentation and Event DescriptionsBy District Of The Park"Exploring Stars at the Nike Missile Site"For thousands of years humans have looked at the stars, tellings stories of myths and legends. Join Ranger David to learn about stars and some of the legends that have surround the constellations visible at the night sky. Meet at the Daniel Beard Center. 2 hour. Telescope. Family oriented and accessible program.
"The Dark Side at the Nike Missile Site"Gaze at the Moon and walk the Nike Missile Base, exploring the importance that Luna and Nike have held for various cultures through the ages. Some joyous, some sad, some fearful or defiant; everything has a dark side. Meet at the Daniel Beard Research Center. 1.5 hours. Flashlights, bug spray, and binoculars encouraged.
"Capturing Stars" with Anthony SleimanJoin us for an evening with Anthony Sleiman, a conservation photographer from Venezuela, renowned for his passion for the night sky and the Everglades. Presentation will be at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center theater. More information about Anthony below in his bio. 1 hr.
"Night Hike at the Anhinga Trail- Royal Palm"Half the park is after dark! Take a walk with a park ranger on the Anhinga Trail under the stars to see what wildlife is most active at night. Meet at the Royal Palm benches. Wheelchair accessible. 0.7 miles, 50 minutes.
"Solar System Walk"Florida is renown for viewing planets at night. Join a ranger to experience the size, space, and distance of the celestial bodies within our solar system. Meet at the Long Pine Key Campground amphitheater. Wheelchair accessible. 1 hr.
"Glowing Wings and Chirping Things: Nocturnal Insects"Join our entomologist, Ranger David, as he discusses fireflies and bugs of Southern Florida. Presentation will be at trailhead parking lots, see the schedule below. After a short presentation, you'll join Ranger David for a short walk to light traps to see, learn, and identify the insects of the evening. 1 hr. Family oriented program.
"Starlight Stories"Join Ranger Kensie to explore the folklore, science and beauty of the night sky through music. Meet at the Flamingo amphitheater. Bring a flashlight. 1 hour. Family oriented and accessible program.
"Moonlight Amble"Join Ranger Kensie at West Lake to walk through a mangrove forest to enjoy and experience Flamingo's environment at night under the moonlight. Bring a flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Family oriented and accessible program.
"Darkness and Discovery"Experience the Everglades at night. Enjoy a guided walk with a stop for stars and stories.Meet at the West Lake Trailhead. Bug spray and a flashlight encouraged. Family oriented and accessible program.
"Everglades After Dark; Creatures of the Night" Location: West Lake Trail Description: On this short walk, you'll experience the sight, sound, and smell of the nighttime to explore how animals adapt to this enchanted landscape.
"OMG!! It's a Bat!" Location: Amphitheater Description: Come learn about and listen to live bats of the Everglades.
"Nighttime Bike Ride"Watch an amazing sunset over the sawgrass prairie. Listen to the Everglades“night symphony” as the stars dance in the night sky. Climb the observation tower to enjoy the mystery and to feel the magic of the Everglade at night. Join a park ranger for an evening 15-mile bike ride through the iconic “River of Grass”. **Personal bicycles are required. Reservations will be taken 1-week prior to the scheduled ride. Call the Shark Valley Visitor Center at (305) 221-8776.** 3 hrs.
"Night Walk"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 will be taken 1-week prior to the scheduled event. Call the Shark Valley Visitor Center at (305) 221-8776.** 2 hrs.
"Everglades National Park Starparty"Join rangers, volunteers, FIU staff, and astronomers from Southern Cross Astronomical Society for this wonderfully collaborative event. Spend time with your family learning about and seeing celestial bodies millions and billions of lightyears away. Learn about our galaxy and neighboring galaxies from astronomers. Join rangers for family friendly activities related to the night sky. This will be a wonderful evening for families to drop in between 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm.
Dark Sky Guest Presenter Series at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center![]() Anthony Sleiman presents "Capturing Stars"
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Last updated: February 12, 2025