Loxahatchee Slough offers 13,025 acres of Everglades ecosystems with sweeping cypress and flatwoods landscapes, herons around every turn and an observation tower. Accessible by foot, bicycle, horse or paddleboard, make a plan to get outside and reconnect with nature.

🍃Nature spotlight on Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area🍃

⚖️Our case is scheduled for oral arguments before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in January, and we are bringing our full legal force to the fight. Help fund the fight at https://t.co/0XA7wo7Llb. 2/2

💣LAWSUIT BOMBSHELL: The FEMA funds given to the state of Florida are a smoking gun — more proof that the facts are on our side. “Alligator Alcatraz” should be SHUT DOWN to stop irreversible damage to the Everglades and comply with the law. 1/2

Big congratulations to our very own Swamp Doc, Leah Voss, for being recognized in Stuart Magazine! 💚 https://t.co/JnQMOz5VBh

Fresh blacktop photographed Sept. 26 by pilot Ralph Arwood shows an expanse of new pavement at “Alligator Alcatraz” — and reminds us why we’re fighting to shut down this lawless prison. Find out how to support us at https://t.co/Qy7D95JKZR.

Friends of the Everglades has launched the Everglades Defense Fund to protect this ecosystem from "Alligator Alcatraz" and other destructive proposals. We’re honored to have the support of iconic Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher. Give today at https://t.co/1rQoTPgf7h.

Miami-Dade is evicting the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center — a community treasure that has taught generations of students to care for Biscayne Bay. Take action now! Tell County leaders: Rescind the eviction, protect the Center. https://t.co/OlqmtUGtlu

In all seasons, only Everglades. 🐊🦌☁️🐻☀️🦉🐟 Are you with us? Go to https://t.co/Qy7D95Jdaj to find your place in this movement.

Pivotal environmental battles often center on a single, cherished place. For us, that place is the Everglades — and one of our nation’s bedrock environmental laws is being put to the test in its very heart. Help us fund the fight. Visit https://t.co/2sLX5ZehPw.

Backed by Big Sugar, a rock mine threatens the $4 billion EAA Reservoir and risks diverting taxpayer dollars from real restoration. Friends of the Everglades has opposed this project from the start — and we’ll keep fighting to stop it. Read more here. https://t.co/g2GLb3gz0c

Allies on the ground have spotted an increase in buses, fill trucks and other equipment coming and going at the entrance to the detention center along Tamiami Trail in Big Cypress National Preserve. Make a donation at https://t.co/Qy7D95JKZR to be part of this movement.

Together with our partners, we’re standing strong for the nation’s bedrock environmental laws. Find out how you can help us keep the vital work against “Alligator Alcatraz” moving forward at https://t.co/sdPs50nghf https://t.co/c9E84C6bno

A new panel of judges will decide the next phase — battling the appeal filed by the state and federal defendants — and our legal team is ready. We believe the law and the evidence are on our side. Help fund the fight: https://t.co/DrM2OtN9tZ

While we're disappointed the court paused the injunction at "Alligator Alcatraz," this is far from the final ruling - the fight continues. We are committed to stopping the mass detention center in the heart of the Everglades. Help fund the fight at https://t.co/Qy7D95Jdaj.

If you were outraged by the idea of this hastily built detention center in the Everglades, now’s the time to act. Please consider donating to stop this bad idea once and for all & protect the Everglades for future generations. 🐊 Give today at https://t.co/0XA7wo7dvD

We need your help. Go to https://t.co/Qy7D95JKZR to find out how.

We’re optimistic, but an appeal to the ruling has already been filed. The forces behind this project are powerful and have no plans to back down. We and our partners at Center for Biological Diversity, the Miccosukee Tribe and Earthjustice are working to protect our legal win.

Friends of the Everglades executive director Eve Samples has been observing activity the last couple of months at the entrance of the detention center and has noticed things winding down since the judge’s order!

Last week, a federal judge halted new construction and the arrival of detainees at the Everglades detention center and ordered a winding down of operations in 60 days. It’s a major win for clean water, for wildlife and for the people who have fought to protect this landscape.