Celebration Details: Join us on October 19th at Big Cypress Gallery to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Big Cypress National Preserve with Clyde & Niki Butcher and The Alliance of Florida’s National Parks. Enjoy meet-and-greets, educational activities with Rangers, guided swamp walks, and more.

Entry Donation: Adults $15, children free. Choose morning (10 am–12 pm) or afternoon (1 pm–3 pm) sessions for book signing with Clyde and Niki Butcher, self-guided trail tours, and educational stations. A food truck will be available, with a portion of sales supporting the park. Note: Swamp walk tours are not included. Clyde and Niki will be present from 10 am to 3 pm.

Swamp Walk Options: Donations $30 – $75. Options: 2-hour Deep Water, 45-minute Shallow Water, or a Kids tour. Each ticket includes an entry ticket ($15 value) to the event. Proceeds support the preserve.

Save 10% with our July Early Bird Special using code CLYDEBUTCHER10 until July 31st. PURCHASE TICKETS.

Learn More: This event supports the “Swamp Water And Me Program” (S.W.A.M.P.) for 6th graders in Collier County, aiming to provide swamp walk experiences and teach the importance of preserving our Everglades ecosystem.