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Navy Wells Walk and Butterfly Count
The Miami Blue Chapter of NABA will hold a Field Trip and Butterfly Count at Navy Wells Pineland Preserve on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. If you wish to attend, please contact Linda Evans at: lmemia@aol.com
Come meet and mingle with other Butterfly enthusiasts and walk amongst the Native Butterflies of Navy Wells Pineland Preserve. Parking is available in front of the Water Treatment facility on the left.
Directions: Navy Wells is located on SR 9336 several miles before the main Everglades National Park entrance. Just past “Robert is Here” fruit stand, turn in SW 354th Street (Water Treatment Facility sign) and drive toward the buildings. Park on the north side of the street just before the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority facility. Address: 35400 SW 192 Ave, Florida City, FL 33034.
Difficulty: Easy on trail, moderate off trail. Trails are compacted dirt, so hiking shoes are recommended (A walking stick can add stability if needed on uneven rocky ground).
Bring/wear: Water, long pants/sleeves, close-toed shoes, hat, sun protection, bug repellant just in case. Binoculars are optional for spotting birds and butterflies.