Art in the Glades

BUZZ FROM THE SWAMP 

Patricia Huff 

mulletrapper@gmail.com 

In the Glades, we begin the month of December with the ever-popular Pancake Fly-In. On Saturday, December 1, Wings 10,000 Islands will host a pancake breakfast at the Everglades Airpark from 10:00 AM. until noon. Everyone is welcome! For information, phone Chuck at (239) 695-3296.

The following evening Dr. Roger Hammer, author of Everglades Wildflowers and other books, will be the featured speaker at the Friends of Fakahatchee Dinner/Talk on Sunday, December 2, at the Everglades Seafood Depot. Tickets for the delicious roast beef buffet are $30 for members and $40 for guests. For information and reservations, call (239) 695-2905 or see www.orchidswamp.org and click on Events.

The following weekend our holiday festivities start with our first-of-the-season “Art-in-the-Glades” on Saturday, December 8, from 10:00 AM. to 2:00 PM. in McLeod Park on the Circle. Come do your holiday shopping without the hassle. There will be live music and food for sale at lunch time. If you are interested in participating, you may set up a table at

no charge; just phone Marya Repko at (239) 695-2905. Also, on Saturday, December 8, the Friends of the Museum of the Everglades will be hosting a reception for artist Inez Hudson from Marco Island. Her new exhibit titled “Everglades – Near and Dear” will be featured during the month of December in the Pauline Reeves Gallery. Please join us from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. and visit with Inez. Light refreshments will be served. The Museum is located at 105 W. Broadway just across from McLeod Park. Call (239) 695-0008 for more information.

Big Cypress National Preserve is now offering this season’s ranger-led activities which runs now through April 14. Programs include: plants, animals, human history, and more. All ranger-led programs are free. Check the schedule posted at visitor centers and bulletin boards times, places, and subject. For reservations, call (239) 695-4758 or see www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/ranger-led-activities.htm

For more information about what’s happening in the Everglades City area, visit www.evergladesmulletrapper.com

Patricia Huff has lived in Everglades City for the past 18 years and is the Publisher of the local newspaper The Mullet Rapper.