Dear Friend, Today marks the 104th anniversary of the National Park Service, which means park admission is free nationwide — and, of course, we’re partial to one park in particular. Everglades National Park is an understated swath of wilderness. There are no mountain vistas or plunging canyons. The Everglades’ beauty is subtle and mysterious, and that’s why we’re drawn to it. |
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So, on this birthday of the National Park Service, we have a gift for you — something that’s in keeping with the lyrical beauty of the Everglades. Since you’re among the enlightened folks who appreciate this mysterious place, we’re bringing you behind the curtain on a rarely seen Everglades moment. A swamp-hiking Friend of the Everglades captured video of a small skipper butterfly feeding on a ghost orchid at a secret location. The video has been viewed by only a handful of people, including several orchid researchers, and we want to share this moment with you. |
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The ghost orchid — found only in Cuba and parts of Florida — is threatened by the same things that threaten the rest of the Everglades: overdevelopment and a lack of clean freshwater flowing south, a struggle documented last year by National Geographic. The elusive orchid species is emblematic of all that we’re working to save at Friends of the Everglades. Our work is only possible with support from Everglades enthusiasts like you. On this birthday of the National Park Service, we invite you to join our new circle of donors, Marjory's Circle, to help finish the work started by our founder Marjory Stoneman Douglas in 1969. You’re receiving this message because you’re a supporter of Bullsugar.org. If you would like to keep in touch with our scrappy, dedicated crew at Friends of the Everglades, please be sure to sign up for our newsletter. We promise to keep sharing “hidden Everglades” moments with you. And check out our blog for the latest news on our efforts to advance clean-water policy in Florida |
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For the Everglades, Eve Samples Executive Director |
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