NOTE!
Friday Night Camping - Full, Waitlist Only
Saturday Night Camping - Full, Waitlist Only
Day Trippers - Full, Waitlist Only
(Please note on your rsvp your preferences. We often have cancellations so request to be waitlisted if you wish to camp Saturday night and we will notify you if there is a cancellation).
Join the Phoebes for one or two nights of overnight camping at Long Pine Key campground in beautiful Everglades National Park! Phoebe Rachel DiPietro will lead an evening program at the campground amphitheater on Friday night. Afterwards, we can walk around the campground listening for owls or other wildlife night sounds, venture further into the park to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness at night, or enjoy each other's company around a campfire.
Northern Flickers at Long Pine Key, ENP. Photo by Ana Lima
Saturday morning, we will rise early to bird the campground. LPK is an eBird hotspot boasting 100+ species seen in winter over the past 10 years. At this time of year, one can see all six woodpeckers that inhabit this area year-round or winter here. At least 15 species of warblers have been reported in winter, including wintering migrants. Brown-headed Nuthatches are permanent residents after successful reintroduction efforts by the park. We might even glimpse an American Robin, somewhat of a rarity in south Florida.
Later in the day, we can travel to Flamingo, where it's possible to see close to 200 species of birds including shorebirds not commonly seen elsewhere in south Florida, such as American Avocet and Marbled Godwit.
In the evening we'll have a telescope available to star gaze. We can also stroll the campground for owls or do a moonlight walk at Anhinga trail.
Sunday morning we can look and listen for some of the stealthier wintering birds such as sparrows, wrens and Wilson's snipe in the fields off of Research Road. We can then have a relaxing breakfast at the campground before packing up.
This field trip is open to all female nature enthusiasts, whether you’re a seasoned birder or have never been on a bird walk or camping.
If you can't camp, you can still join us for these activities. Park entry is $30 per car, valid for one week. National Parks Annual, Access, Senior, and Military/Veteran passes are also accepted to cover general entry.
Everglades National Park. Photo by Miriam Avello
WHAT: Overnight camping and activities for women birders and nature enthusiasts. Limited to 15 overnight campers. An additional 10 daytime guests are welcome.
WHERE: Everglades National Park Long Pine Key Campground (map). The group campsite is located at 25°23'49.8"N 80°39'36.6"W. We’ll meet at the group campsite starting at 3:00 pm on Friday to set up. Because parking is limited at the site, cars will need to park in the LPK parking area after unloading. There will be one to two vehicles to shuttle campers to and from their vehicles in the parking area.
FEE: $10 USD payable via Venmo to @Ana-Lima-10 or bring cash upon arrival. Campers will also be required to sign a release form upon arrival.
WHEN: For Overnight Campers: Check in begins at 3:00 pm at the group campsite
CHECK IN: 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 27, 2023
CHECK OUT: 10:00 AM, Sunday, January 29, 2023WHEN: For overnight AND non-overnight visitors: Rachel DiPietro will lead a nature walk at the Anhinga Trail at 2:30 pm for anyone who is able to arrive early; Friday Evening Nature Talk will begin at 7:30 pm in the LPK amphitheater. After the talk we’ll group at the amphitheater for the evening activity; Saturday activity at Flamingo will begin at 1:30 pm. Meet in the LPK parking area at 12:50 pm
WHAT TO PACK: An open mind, a sense of humor and your natural curiosity! ALSO bring hat, sunscreen, binoculars (if you do not have binoculars we will provide optics on a first-come, first-served basis.)
CAMPING EQUIPMENT: Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, pillow, folding chair, cooking stove, plate, cup, coffee mug, cutlery, battery powered lantern, flashlight, back up battery for cell phone, closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing, perhaps a warm sweater or hoody for the evening, a rain jacket and don’t forget your insect repellent. LPK has showers so bring change of clothing, towel, toiletries.
FOOD: Bring your own lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages including water for Friday and Saturday and breakfast Sunday morning. Bring a small cooler.
QUESTIONS? Email Miriam Avello miriam.y.avello@gmail.com 954-214-1807
Please indicate in the form below if you would like to camp overnight Friday, and/or Saturday nights; or attend daytime activities only on Friday/and/or Saturday