Sam the Snail Kite Children’s Book
The Everglades is disappearing and so are the snail kites! Join Sam the Snail Kite on his journey to keep the Everglades alive. Get your copy of this brand new book today.
The Everglades is disappearing and so are the snail kites! Join Sam the Snail Kite on his journey to keep the Everglades alive. Get your copy of this brand new book today.
Join artist Katherine Hofmann for a hands-on painting workshop exploring watercolor techniques. Participants will create vibrant paintings inspired by Florida botanicals, from air plants to orchids.
Grassy Waters Conservancy was awarded a $6,000 grant from the Ibis Charities Foundation at the Foundation Awards breakfast on April 14, 2026. The funding will support the purchase of additional copies of the children’s book Sam the Snail Kite and…
Take a look at the winners! 77 photographers entered 217 images. The Best in Show award went to “Beak to Beak” by Lee Sussman. The winning photos will be displayed at the Nature Center through the end of the 2027 contest, with occasional breaks for other exhibits.
The 2026 awarded photos are on display at the Nature Center through March 2027 with occasional pauses for other exhibits. The winners can also be viewed online.
Be sure to visit the Nature Center and explore a beautiful selection of earrings inspired by the wildlife of Grassy Waters Preserve. Many of the vibrant designs feature animals you can spot right here at the Preserve.
Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center is offering beautiful handmade one-of-a-kind pottery pieces. New items are being added regularly and there are plenty of items available.