Florida Keys Wildlife Society Events Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week

The Florida Keys Wildlife Society and the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges wish all a HAPPY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WEEK – OCTOBER 8-14, 2023
Join us as we celebrate the outdoors in the Florida Keys and enjoy the flora, fauna and wildlife of the Wildlife Refuges. Learn more about this program celebrated across the National Wildlife Refuge System at https://www.fws.gov/story/national-wildlife-refuge-week
OCTOBER 13 – GUIDED BIRD/NATURE WALK IN THE LOWER KEYS
WHEN: Friday October 13th 8:00-9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Long Beach Rd – Big Pine Key
BRING: Comfortable closed-toe shoes (areas may be muddy), drinking water, sun protection. Optional: Binoculars, Camera.
FREE TO JOIN IN. RSVP TO [email protected]
OCTOBER 14 – NATIVE PLANT DAY/GIVE-AWAY
WHEN: Saturday October 14, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon
WHERE: Outdoor Parking lot of the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center, 30587 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key.
WHAT: Come and pick up a complimentary native plant.  Listen to our invited speaker, Extension Agent, Maria Quirico, talk about the value of native plants. Learn about gardening with Florida Keys native plants. Talk with Master Gardeners. Ask your plant questions, bring your problem plants to the Plant Clinic. Visit the Nature Center and Store, meet Katy, the new Refuge Ranger. Meet members of the Florida Keys Wildlife Society at their Information table. Learn what the Society does. Discover volunteer opportunities. Complimentary food & refreshments sponsored by First Horizon Bank.
Events and activities may be subject to change or cancellation.
Where an activity has not been scheduled, take a walk or bicycle ride in the Refuges where access allows, kayak the surrounding waters, have a picnic, enjoy the outdoors.
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