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 13-19, 2024
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 17 – GUIDED NATURE WALK IN THE LOWER KEYS
Get close to nature on the Watson Trail, a pine rockland, freshwater wetland and hardwood hammock habitat.
WHEN: Friday October 17th 8:00-9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Watson Trail – Big Pine Key
Where: National Key Deer Refuge – Jack C. Watson Nature Trail-located 3.2 miles north of US 1 on Key Deer Boulevard.
BRING: Binoculars or camera, sturdy water shoes, drinking water, sun protection.
FREE TO JOIN IN. RSVP TO [email protected]
OCTOBER 19 – NATIVE PLANT DAY/GIVE-AWAY
WHEN: Saturday October 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon
WHERE: Parking lot of the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center, 30587 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key.
Florida Keys plant lovers can test their knowledge of Florida Keys Native plants by taking part in our ‘Plant Jeopardy’. Answer a question correctly and pick a native plant to take home.
Visit the Butterfly Garden situated in front of the Nature Center and learn which plants attract butterflies.
Learn which native plants provide food for local and visiting birds.
Meet members of the Florida Keys Wildlife Society at their Information table. Learn what the Society does. Discover volunteer opportunities.
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND 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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