Everglades Mountains and Valleys

Cypress Dome

Ranger Yvette introduces the everglades visitor to the Cypress Dome habitat. She explains why the habitat is called a "dome", speaks about the nature of cypress trees, an

Conclusion

Our everglades visitor moves through the park on her own and considers some of the unifying themes of The Everglades National Park. She is eventually revealed to be the n

Florida Bay

Ranger Daniel teaches our Everglades visitor about the Florida Bay. They hop on a boat together to explore the muddy bay, and discuss various flora and fauna, as well as

Mangrove Forest

Ranger Ally gives our Everglades visitor a tour of the Mangrove habitat. She describes how the mangrove habitat is intertidal, and talks about the beneficial effects of t

Slough

Ranger Greg gives our everglades visitor a tour of the Slough habitat. He begins by describing it as the "beating heart" of the Everglades, then goes on to list the abund

Sawgrass Prairie

Ranger Christeal discusses the properties of the Sawgrass Prairie. She describes the ebb and flow of the river of grass, and describes much of the native flora and fauna.

Pine Rocklands

Ranger Nic talks about the Pine Rocklands. He describes its status as an endangered habitat, and details many of its interesting features. They come across the nests of s

Hardwood Hammock

Ranger Jenny describes the properties of the Hardwood Hammock. She explains how the hammock is a raised area, naturally protected by a thick canopy and walls of native ve

Introduction

A young woman who recently moved to south Florida finds herself wanting to learn more about the Everglades National Park. She meets Amber Schmitt, a friendly ranger/inter