In April we gathered at The Biltmore in Coral Gables to celebrate our 4th Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration. This year’s theme “Our Two National Treasures” brought hundreds of friends of the Everglades together to celebrate the incredible, one-of-a-kind ecosystem that is America’s Everglades and the internationally renowned, large-scale black and white photography of Clyde Butcher.
Attendees were enthralled by Butcher’s keynote conversation and photography that captured the spirit of the Everglades. We honored environmental attorney Richard Grosso as this year’s Defender of the Everglades for his decades of legal advocacy — a moment made all the more special when he received a surprise proclamation from Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. And emcee Ron Magill lit up the room with his trademark energy and passion for conservation, reminding us why this work matters.
We’re deeply grateful for voices like Clyde, Richard and Ron — each delivering a powerful reminder that safeguarding the Everglades is not just a responsibility, but a shared calling. Their passion moves us, and the day of celebration reminded us what’s possible when we come together for a cause that matters.
We offer heartfelt thanks to our presenting sponsors — Kiplinger Family Foundation and The James and Sallye Jude Charitable Trust — who helped us bring this event to life, and we hope you will all enjoy reliving the day’s events by watching the videos below.
To see a photo gallery from this event, CLICK HERE.
