Explore, learn, and protect.

Find out how you can help us build a bright future for Big Cypress National Preserve.

Big Cypress National Preserve is an extraordinary landscape unlike any other. Together, we can ensure it stays that way.

By raising awareness of the ecological and cultural importance of this land, we can preserve it for generations to come.

A family of three hiking through a flooded forest, with the father holding a small child on his back, pointing up, while the mother looks up and smiles, all wearing hiking gear and standing in waist-deep water surrounded by trees and dense foliage.

Conservation
through connection

Spanning 729,000 acres, Big Cypress National Preserve is a critical part of Florida’s ecosystem. But its impact is often overlooked. Through events, programs, and education, we can connect people to the importance of preserving this unique and delicate ecosystem. The more we learn about this inspiring landscape, the better we can ensure its wild, wonderful future.

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Protecting the wild

With your help, we can preserve a bright future for Big Cypress National Preserve. Each dollar helps to support educational programs that turn visitors into passionate advocates. Whether it’s your donation or participation, we invite you to stay wild with us.

Clyde Butcher: A powerful advocate for preservation

A man with a beard, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, glasses, a light-colored shirt, suspenders, and waders stands in water in a swampy forest, operating a large-format camera mounted on a tripod. The scene is reflected in the water, and dense trees and ferns surround him.

“Through my photography, I’ve spent decades capturing the soul of Big Cypress, hoping to inspire a love and respect for this hidden gem. As a founding board member of Friends of Big Cypress, alongside a dedicated board, we're committed to preserving its quiet beauty and securing its future.

Join us in protecting this vital sanctuary, ensuring its legacy for generations to come."

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