News Archive
Contains both current and selected archived posts
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Sam the Snail Kite Children’s Book
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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.
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Wetland Watercolor Workshop
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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.
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Conservancy Awarded Ibis Charities Foundation Grant
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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…
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2026 Photography Contest Results
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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…
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2026 Photo Contest Exhibit
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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.
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Earrings Now Available at the Nature Center
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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…
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Story Stroll Opening Celebration
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Experience Sam the Snail Kite’s story through larger than life pages along the Cypress Boardwalk Loop.
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March 2026 Programs at Grassy Waters
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We invite you to take part in one of the Nature Center’s March programs at Grassy Waters Preserve.
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2026 Grassy Waters Preserve Photography Contest
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The 2026 Photography Contest is accepting entries through February 28th. Voting is open through March 6th.
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Recent Wildlife Camera Videos
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Take a look at some of the latest wildlife camera videos from October 2025 through January 2026. Wildlife includes deer, coyote, marsh rabbit, racoon, opossum and squirrel. Be sure to check out all…
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Adult Craft Night Series: Sunset Sew
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Sunset Sew – Get crafty & learn introductory embroidery stitches. Looking for creative inspiration? Join us to watch the sunset as you learn a new craft – slow stitch embroidery.
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Free Youth Entries in the 2026 Photo Contest
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Youth under age 18: Your first three entries in the Youth Category of the Grassy Waters Preserve Photography Contest are free.
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2026 Photo Contest Coming Soon
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Be part of the 12th Annual Photo Contest. Entries will be accepted beginning January 1st. Voting for your favorite entries will be open through March 6th.
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2026 Photo Walks
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Conservancy members are invited to join us on photo walks in the preserve. The walks are led by award winning photographer Jerry Ginsberg.
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Wetland Watercolor Workshop
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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.