Alligator Ron Bergeron

21/05/2026

The sandhill crane is one of the Everglades’ most recognizable birds, known for its towering height, graceful movements, and unmistakable rolling call that can echo for miles across the marsh. These ancient birds have called Florida home for thousands of years, often seen walking through wet prairies and open grasslands in search of seeds, insects, and small reptiles.

20/05/2026

Episode 5 🐊 For the past 14 years, the Bergeron Family has proudly welcomed Youth Leadership Broward for their annual Environment Day, a hands-on experience rooted in the heart of the Everglades.

Students had the rare opportunity to explore Green Glades West, witnessing this unique ecosystem firsthand while learning from two legendary conservation voices, our founder, Alligator Ron Bergeron and the one and only Ron Magill. The day also included a special introduction to ambassador animals from Flamingo Gardens, bringing wildlife education to life in a meaningful way.

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing a short series offering a glimpse into this unforgettable day.

19/05/2026

Mark your calendars! 🐍 The 2026 Florida Python Challenge™ returns July 10–19, bringing Floridians and visitors together in the fight to protect the Everglades from invasive Burmese pythons.

Hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Management District, this 10-day challenge raises critical awareness about invasive species while giving registered participants the opportunity to help remove Burmese pythons from one of the most important ecosystems on Earth.

The Bergeron Everglades Foundation is proud to be a longtime sponsor of the Florida Python Challenge and to continue supporting efforts that protect the native wildlife of the Everglades. In attendance for this year’s announcement were Bergeron Everglades Foundation Executive Director and Vice President Diamond Bergeron, representing the Foundation, and South Florida Water Management District Governing Board Member “Alligator Ron” Bergeron, who is also the Founder of the Bergeron Everglades Foundation.

As Governing Board Member Bergeron said:
“Removing Burmese pythons from this ecosystem is critical to the survival of the native species that call this area home. We appreciate our partners at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Everglades National Park as we continue to work together to raise awareness about invasive species. This is a great way for the public to get involved in the protection of the Everglades and I want to thank everyone who is participating in the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. Long live the Everglades!”

Registration is now open at FLPythonChallenge.org.

Visit the site to register and take the required online training, as well as get access to educational information on Burmese pythons and the Everglades ecosystem, and optional training opportunities.

Long live the Everglades.

Photo by FWC

18/05/2026

Growing up we didn’t have tennis courts or golf courses…we had rodeo. As a young boy my parents took me to my first rodeo and from that day forward, cowboys became my heroes.
Photo by Eduardo Schneider

Schneider Photography and Film

16/05/2026

Tillandsia utriculata, also known as the Giant Airplant is an endangered bromeliad found throughout Southern Florida.

15/05/2026

Cypress trees are the most flood tolerant of all Florida tree species. In this photo you can see the water mark that shows how high the water will actually get during the rainy season. On average the Everglades receives over 50 inches of rain.

14/05/2026

A Black-crowned Night Herons are medium-sized, stocky herons compared to their long-limbed relatives. They tend to hunt on their own, but during the day will nest together in colonies. Colonies can have up to 12 nests in a single tree! They are most active at night or at dusk.

11/05/2026

The Everglades is one of the most unique places on this earth. Our resources should be managed and respected, but we also must have sustainable access so future generations can call in love with it and protect it forever.

09/05/2026

I have raised my children the way I was raised, to respect the land and also be a part of the environment. The traditional culture of the Gladesman and sportsman is all about the desire to protect the environment while enjoying all different aspects of the outdoors and just being in the environment. The Gladesman likes to see the beauty of God’s creation and be a part of the environment. A Gladesman takes care of it and respects it. If there is any heaven on earth, it’s there in the natural environment that the Gladesman loves to spend their time in.

20/04/2026

17/04/2026

The Anhinga's distinctive shape earned it the nickname "water turkey" for its turkey-like tail, and "snake bird" for its long snake-like neck as it slithers through the water. Unlike most waterbirds, the Anhinga does not have waterproof feathers. While that may seem like a disadvantage for their watery lifestyle, their wet feathers and dense bones help them slowly submerge their bodies under the water so that they can slyly stalk fish.