Everglades National Park Features "Marsh Life of the Everglades" Art Exhibit by Carmen Ferreiro
HOMESTEAD, Fla: Everglades National Park invites the public to enjoy the latest art exhibit "Marsh Life of the Everglades" by Carmen Ferreiro at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Gallery during the whole month of July. An Artist's Reception is being held on Sunday, July 10 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Carmen Ferreiro, an avid naturalist and photographer grew up in South Dade and has been exploring the Everglades for over 20 years. In 2012, she became a volunteer at Everglades National Park, and since then she has been photographing the wildlife and natural areas of the park.
"The Everglades is a place teaming with life, from small and rare butterflies and snails, to larger endangered species like the Florida Panther," states Ferreiro. "Often hiking solo I am fortunate to see the Everglades come alive with the sounds of wildlife going about their daily lives. I marvel at the beauty of the simplicity yet artistry of their daily struggle to exist in the protected boundaries of the park."
The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is located at 40001 State Road 9336, approximately 10 miles southwest of Homestead.It features award-winning natural history displays, an 18-minute film about Everglades National Park, and related book sales. Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission to the visitor center is free.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
