The Everglades - 2026

Service Description

Highlights - Explore the beautiful and sublime landscapes of the Everglades National Park. - Discover the diverse wildlife in some of America's richest wildlife habitats. - Practice your birds-in-flight photography and become an expert at capturing dynamic wildlife images. - Slip underwater to photograph the gentle manatee in their native, clear-water habitat. - Get close to alligators, crocodiles, burrowing, owls, roseate spoonbills, and other birds that call South Florida home. - Photograph nearly 100 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles in this intense week of shooting. - Escape the cold of winter and head where the highs will be in the 70s. - Cruise the mangrove bays in a flat bottom boot made for getting close to wildlife. Description Take a trip into the mysterious swamps of Everglades National Park. This is a nature lover's dream. Sawgrass flats, Cypress swamps, freshwater springs, mangrove islands, and coastal estuaries make the area a mecca for birders, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers. In one minute, you'll watch pelicans coasting across the blue waters of the 10,000-island region of the Everglades National Park. The next minute, a dolphin springs from the water just feet away from the boat you're riding, and an osprey dives in to catch a fish for its next meal. The wildlife encounters here are incredible. The landscapes of the Everglades and South Florida are varied yet subtle. Where else can you find such abundant and diverse wildlife in America? Workshop Dates  February 8-13, 2026 Six (6) days and five (5) nights Starts and ends in Fort Meyers, Florida (RSW) Location Everglades National Park and the surrounding area Group Size Six (6) guests. Activity Level and Description This is an easy trip with little to no hiking and only a few short walks from the van. Accommodations We'll stay in nice, popular brand hotels during the stay. This trip is priced for each participant receiving their own room.  Trip Leader Gratuities Gratuities are not required or expected on these trips, but they are appreciated if our guests feel exceptional service and value are provided to them. What’s included All meals (except personal snacks and alcoholic beverages) Gratuities Lodging Photography Instruction Transportation during the workshop What’s not included Airfare Travel and hotel costs beyond trip dates Sou