Friends of Cape Florida

A nonprofit organization

$20,956 raised by 103 donors

100% complete

$20,000 Goal

The 200 year old Cape Florida Lighthouse is the oldest historic structure in Miami-Dade County. Donate to support your Cape Florida histories - and the “Park in Our Backyard”!

Your gift creates: Education. Inspiration. Curiosity. YOUR GIFTS ALLOWS US TO SHINE!

Help us conserve and enhance all natural and cultural resources of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - including the historic lighthouse. Your donation today helps protect and preserve 506 acres of pristine nature for every visitor to enjoy.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTS

PROGRAMS & EDUCATIONAL EVENTS in the park.
THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.
PUBLIC SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS to the historic lighthouse, STEAM AND STEM programs: we “Teach Through The Lighthouse”.
OUR NEW INTERACTIVE MUSEUM at the Keeper’s Cottage.
ACCESS to visitors of all ages and abilities. Beach wheel chairs, access mats, virtual access to museum.
50 RESEARCH PROJECTS in the park. From bird banding to archeological research and invasive species removal, seed preservation, bat research and many more.

We build community and bring people together to enjoy and learn more about our park, its history, and conservation. We offer truly unique events and activities for all ages to raise both awareness for our mission and funding for our projects and programs.

With your support, we will further these endeavors and keep Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park an enjoyable and premier destination for everyone in Key Biscayne, Miami and all visitors.

GIVE $ 25: DOUBLE YOUR GIFT: Our first 100 unique supporters’ gift will be DOUBLED!
GIVE $ 50.00: for VOLUNTEER SUPPLIES: their time and energy powers our programs and events
GIVE $ 100.00: ACCESS FOR ALL: support beach access via mats and beach wheelchairs for persons with mobility issues.
GIVE $ 200 FOR THE 200th: Support the Bicentennial Celebration and Programs.
GIVE $ 500 to Sponsor a FIRESIDE CHAT LECTURE. Attach you name to our events to Inspire & Educate and “protect what we love”.

GIVE TO WHAT INSPIRES YOU:

UNIQUE ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK: Stargazing, Wellness, Music, Birding, Art, Lectures, Nature Walks, Youth Camping, Earth Day Celebration, Mangrove Clean Ups, Paddleboard Flotilla and many more.
SEA TURTLE RESEARCH: help protect turtles along our beaches.
CLEAN UPS & EDUCATION: engage students and families to keep beaches & mangroves clean
WELLNESS IN THE PARK: contribute to expanding health-minded activities in the park.
PRESERVATION FLORA & FAUNA: improve what we can do from weeding to cataloging to research.
SIGNS & TOURS: contribute to improving signage & education on trails.
KEEPER'S COTTAGE: contribute to the historic accuracy and preservation of the museum.
CORAL RESEARCH: contribute to surveys of critical coral populations.
LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION & EDUCATION: help create lectures, presentations and research of the Cape Florida Light.
500.00 TEACH THROUGH THE LIGHTHOUSE: support developing the curriculum using the lighthouse to teach math, physics, history, social studies and more.
$ 1000.00 BICENTENNIAL EVENT VIP: Become a supporter of the Bicentennial Campaign to help us dazzle and inspire visitors with the bicentennial events involving storytelling, music, natural sciences, poetry, conservation, art, archeology and much more.
$ 2500.00 FRIENDS OF CAPE FLORIDA VISIONARY: help fund our 200th anniversary efforts to shape the Friends of Cape Florida into the sustainable organization the park and all visiting guests deserve.
$ 10,00.00 SURPRISE US WITH YOUR SUPPORT to our Sustainability Fund to secure the FUTURE OF THE FRIENDS OF CAPE FLORIDA.

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Mission

The Friends of Cape Florida helps conserve and enhance the resources of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State park through volunteerism, fundraising, and community focused activities.