Photos takens during the 2009 Institute - June 1 - 6: (click on the thumbnails for a high resolution image)
Photos taken by Gina Fontana
Learning about the Greater Everglades Watershed
Journalists learning about the Greater Everglades Watershed at South Florida Water Management District
SFWMD representative discussing the Greater Everglades Watershed
Managing Attorney, Keith Rizzardi, discussing SFWMD legal procedures
Journalists learning about legal procedures at SFWMD from Managing Attorney Keith Rizzardi
Hiking our Palm Beach County Natural Areas - Sweetbay Preserve
Journalists preparing for a hike in the Sweetbay Natural Area
Richard Walesky talking about our Palm Beach County natural areas
Getting ready for the nature hike!
Fred Davis and journalists cooling off in the pavilion on the nature preserve hike at Sweetbay Natural Area
Scripps 2009 group photo at Sweetbay Natural Area
Hiking at Sweet Bay Natural Area
Journalists taking notes at Sweetbay Natural Area
Getting up-close and personal with the flora on the nature trail at Sweetbay Natural Area
Exploring Everglades National Park
Dr. Nick Aumen discusses Everglades restoration during the panel discussion at Everglades National Park
Journalists enjoying the Long Pine Key hiking trail in Everglades National Park
Journalists enjoying the prairie habitat on Long Pine Key
Dr. Nick Aumen, Ranger Rudy and journalists in the prarie habitat of Long Pine Key
Ranger Rudy pointing out unique flora in the tropical hardwood hammock of Long Pine Key
Hiking through the tropical hardwood hammock on Long Pine Key
Scripps 2009 group photo on the Anhinga Trail in Everglades National Park
Journalists enjoying the beautiful weather on the Anhinga Trail in Everglades National Park
Pointing out wildlife along the Anhinga Trail
An alligator spotted along the Anhinga Trail
A softshell turtle on the Anhinga Trail
One of the many beautiful sights along the Long Pine Key Trail