STEM Programs in Everglades City, FL

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Everglades National Park on our Mangrove Sunset Boat Tour! We will navigate the backcountry mangroves of the 10,000 islands and enjoy the sunset before returning to the dock What's included: Your expert guide will highlight the distinct traits of various mangrove species and explain the diverse ecosystem of Everglades National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for Alligators, Dolphins, manatees, and over 300 bird species that inhabit this remarkable landscape. What to bring: National Park Pass Guests should consider bringing sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and water. Snacks, Drinks, and Souvenirs are available in the gift shop before departure. Disclaimers: Not ADA Accessible No ramp to board dock or vessel No shade top, boat enters low mangrove tunnels

This is a wonderful alternative to an airboat ride … quiet, peaceful and surreal. It is a leisurely paddle experience with a naturalist guide who throughout the tour will be interpreting and explaining what you are seeing. It is a great learning experience in a very unique part of the Everglades. The Everglades is a vast and varied ecosystem containing the largest mangrove forest in North America. Throughout the forest are brackish "lakes" whose waters are a mix of "sweet" fresh water and salt water. They are refuges and nursery grounds for alligators, herons, egrets, stilts, ducks, wood storks, spoonbills,  otters, orchids and bromeliads and a gamut of fishes. Interconnecting these lakes are narrow, flowing tidal creeks. The mangrove forest grows to the very edge and over the tops of these creeks forming a canopy or a tunnel. The dense canopy regulates moisture and humidity allowing  to thrive. Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Everglades National Park on our Mangrove Birding boat Tour! Over 1 hour and 45 minutes, we’ll navigate the backcountry mangroves of the 10,000 islands searching for a variety of our beautiful feathered friends from high in the sky to wading birds on the ground and all the mangroves in between! What's included: Your expert guide will highlight the distinct traits of various mangrove species and explain the diverse ecosystem of Everglades National Park. The main focus of this tour will be identifying as many of the 300 bird species that inhabit this remarkable landscape as possible, but also keep your eyes peeled for Alligators, Crocs, Dolphins, and Manatees. What to bring: National Park Pass Guests should consider bringing sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and water. Snacks, Drinks, and Souvenirs are available in the gift shop before departure. Not ADA Accessible No ramp to board dock or vessel No shade top, boat enters low mangrove tunnels

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Everglades National Park on our Mangrove Wilderness Boat Tour! Over 1 hour and 45 minutes, we’ll navigate the intricate mangrove tunnels of the 10,000 islands. Your expert guide will highlight the distinct traits of various mangrove species and explain the diverse ecosystem of Everglades National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for Alligators, Dolphins, manatees, and over 300 bird species that inhabit this remarkable landscape.

Are you looking for a peaceful and easy paddle to see the most wildlife in Southwest Florida? If so, please join us in our 17th year of business on our award-winning 2 hour kayaking adventure with the most comfortable and stable boats on the market. This Everglades Safari/ kayaking adventure is best location for a great introductory paddle into this mesmerizing freshwater ecosystem and the mangrove tunnels. Our Professional naturalist guides will take you to seldom seen parts of the Everglades where you’ll paddle past cypress trees laden with dangling Spanish moss, alligators sunning on the side of the river, and birds looking for lunch. This freshwater river is, hands down, the best place to see wildlife in Southwest Florida with three different ecosystems in one tour. This trip is an excellent choice for families with younger children, people in a time crunch for dinner plans or longer drive back to Miami or Naples, and people that can't sit down for more than two hours.

You will have the opportunity to see: bottlenose dolphin, five of the worlds seven different species of sea turtles, along with manatee, sting ray, and a variety of fish and birds in this shallow water eco system. you will also have an opportunity to stop along an island to: explore, and possibly even find an ancient calusa Indian Relic, beautiful shells, and peace that’s rarely experienced elsewhere!