Florida Keys
Wildlife Society
Supporting the National Wildlife Refuges of the Florida Keys through education, non-adversarial advocacy, volunteerism and fundraising
Big Pine Key: 9th Annual Run With Deer 5K Run/Walk – Saturday, February 15, 2025, 8:00 am
Race Start Location: Big Pine Community Park, 31009 Atlantis Dr, Big Pine, FL 33043
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If you are visiting the Keys or if you live here, you will soon find that the refuges are a big part of life in this special place. Four National Wildlife Refuges protect the land, water, and species throughout the Keys; National Key Deer Refuge, centered on Big Pine Key, is home to the Refuges’ Nature Center, the Florida Keys Wildlife Society’s Nature Store, and the adorable, endangered Key deer. Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge at the north end of the Keys is home to many protected species including the American Crocodile; Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge encompasses much of the backcountry in the Lower Keys; Key West National Wildlife Refuge at the southernmost end of the island chain including the Marquesa Keys.
Our volunteers help maintain trails and habitats, participate in regular environmental trash clean ups on beaches and wild areas, and help visitors understand the unique environment and the species that are being protected by the Refuges throughout the Keys. They also operate the Nature store at the Refuges’ Nature Center on Big Pine Key.
To learn more about the incredible diversity of fish, plants, habitats, and wildlife in the four Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges, visit the Nature Center located in Big Pine Key at 30587 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, FL 33043. The natural setting of the center allows visitors to see birds and other wildlife outdoors in addition to numerous nature-themed exhibits, Kid’s corner and Nature Store inside. Admission is free to the general public.
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