Fakahatchee Coastal Cruises

Friends of Fakahatchee, we have just announced three Coastal Cruises to historic Fakahatchee Island and want to give members a chance to book before we publicize them.

You can reserve places at our website on the Events page or go directly to http://fofreservation.eventbrite.com/

The Christmas Cruise on December 19th should be great fun!

Event Details - Friends of Fakahatchee Coastal Cruise

     
Join us on a trip to historic Fakahatchee Island, once home to a thriving community of farming and fishing families. It even had a school! In earlier days, Calusa Indians made the island their home.
       
Everglades National Boat Tours will take us among the mangroves of the Ten Thousand Islands and there is a good chance dolphins will entertain our craft. Once on the island, a naturalist will point out unusual plants on the path to the cemetery. On the return journey, the setting sun will provide photographers with many memorable scenes. This year, a special Christmas Cruise December 19 will provide a great holiday activity for your guests.
      
Cold drinks and snacks will be served on the boat. Please bring bug repellent and wear long clothing and closed shoes. Jackets are a good idea as it can be much cooler on the water than the mainland.
      
 CRUISE SCHEDULE:

         2:30 p.m. - Meet at Everglades National Park shelter near the docks for orientation before boat                                           departs
         3:00 p.m - Boat departs promptly
         3:45 p.m. - Guided walking tour of Fakahatchee Island to graveyard and shell mound
         4:45 p.m. - Boat departs for return trip
         5:30 p.m. - Boat arrives in Everglades City. (Many passengers enjoy dinner on their own in one of                                      area seafood restaurants.)

Friends of Fakahatchee
P.O.Box 35
Everglades City, FL, 34139
www.orchidswamp.org