Bergeron Everglades Foundation

04/03/2025

🚨 MEETING TONIGHT AT 5PM — YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 🐻💻

The FWC is proposing black bear hunting in Florida — and they want to hear from you.

This week, the FWC is hosting virtual public meetings to collect feedback directly from Florida residents before these proposals go to the Commissioners in May.
👉 The content is identical at each meeting, so you only need to attend one.

🗓 Meeting Dates & Times:
• April 3 from 5–8 p.m. EDT (TONIGHT)
• April 5 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. EDT

🔗 To attend or read the FAQs: myfwc.com/hunting/bear
ℹ️ Full meeting info: bit.ly/VirtualPublicMeeting_Proposals
✉️ Can’t attend? You can still make your voice heard by emailing: [email protected]

03/14/2025

It was an honor to host another YLB Class! Long Live the Everglades!

03/10/2025

Listen and let your voice be heard.

This week, MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife is hosting a virtual public meeting to hear your thoughts on potential options for regulated black bear hunting. The virtual public meeting will be held on Thursday, March 13, beginning at 6 p.m. ET.
For more information and to join the virtual public meeting, visit MyFWC.com/Hunting/Bear. The public can also email their comments to [email protected].

02/20/2025

02/19/2025

The Everglades is home to many rare & endangered species. I founded the Bergeron Everglades Foundation to protect & conserve our beloved Everglades, and the wildlife that call it home - from Sawgrass to Seagrass.

02/12/2025

The journey of water is the life of Florida – from sawgrass to seagrass, it’s all important.

12/04/2024

🌿🐊 This Saturday 12/7, step into the heart of the Everglades at the Swamp Heritage Festival!

Come stop by the Bergeron Everglades Foundation booth as we celebrate the rich culture, history, and wild beauty of the swamp. From fascinating conservation stories to the chance to connect with others who love and protect this unique ecosystem, there’s something for everyone.

We hope to see you there!

08/28/2024

Long live the Everglades - from sawgrass to seagrass it’s all important!... Bergeron Everglades Foundation

07/20/2024

"Nature is not a place to visit, it is home." - Gary Snyder

07/19/2024

Scarlet Ladies' Tresses, a terrestrial species of orchid, grace the landscapes of Florida and the Everglades with their beautiful clusters of vibrant red blooms. Thriving in moist, sandy habitats, these elegant orchids bloom from late summer through early fall, attracting pollinators with their delicate fragrance and adding a touch of natural splendor to these unique ecosystems. Conservation efforts are essential to safeguard these stunning wildflowers and their habitats.

07/05/2024

Behold! A uniquely shaped cypress knee belonging to a 500 year old cypress tree deep within the Kissimmee Billie Slough. 🌿✨ Cypress trees are the most flood-tolerant of all Florida tree species, and grow in areas that are covered in water for longer periods than surrounding habitats. It is thought that these cypress knees allow trees to ‘breathe’, providing required oxygen to the root tissues, as well as offering structural support in water-soaked soils.

07/03/2024

Did you know? 🦌 Female white-tailed deer reach reproductive maturity at around two years old, while males reach it at around 1.5 years old. Females typically give birth to only one fawn per year after a gestation period of approximately 200 days.

07/01/2024

“Nature is always hinting at us. It hints over and over again. And suddenly we take the hint.” — Robert Frost

06/26/2024

The time has come... Florida’s wet season is upon us! As many of you know, the recent heavy rains have led to unusually high-water levels throughout the Everglades-- very early into the season.

We are excited to share our latest video that delves into the impact of these high-water levels. In this video, we share the importance of compatible water levels with the ecosystem and its flora and fauna, the potential long-term implications of high-water levels, and how this plays into Everglades restoration efforts.

From the Bergeron Everglades Foundation Team,

Long live the Everglades!

In this video, Alligator Ron shares the importance of compatible water levels with the ecosystem and its flora and fauna, the potential long-term implication...

05/22/2024

“Nature is not a place to visit, it is home.” – Gary Snyder

05/20/2024

Florida gar are found from the Ocklockonee River drainage, Florida and Georgia, southward through peninsular Florida and northward to Savannah River drainage, Georgia. Young Florida gars feed on zooplankton, insect larvae and small fish. Adults feed primarily on fish, along with some crustaceans and insects. The state record for Florida gar is 9.44 pounds!

05/17/2024

We're walkin' into the weekend like 🐊 We hope you get some time in the sunshine too!