Florida Keys
Wildlife Society
Supporting the National Wildlife Refuges of the Florida Keys through education, non-adversarial advocacy, volunteerism and fundraising
Happy National Wildlife Refuge Week – October 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.
National Wildlife Refuge Week – October 2023
Learn more about this program celebrated across the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Join us as we celebrate the outdoors in the Florida Keys and enjoy the flora, fauna and wildlife of the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges.
October 13 – Take a Walk! Morning Birding, Nature & Photo Tour in the Lower Keys
WHEN: Friday October 13th – 8am.
WHERE: LONG BEACH ROAD, BIG PINE KEY (Oceanside)
Directions: MM33 on Overseas Highway, turn onto Long Beach Road (Oceanside). Landmark – Big Pine Resort at MM33. Continue along Long Beach Road for 1/2 mile, meet the Wildlife Society and Refuge volunteers at the Refuge gate (left side of road). Park alongside the road.
BRING: Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Areas may be muddy. Optional: Binoculars, Camera, wide angle lens, tripod and remote camera release for slow shutter speeds (if available).
For more info, contact info@FloridaKeysWildlifeSociety.org or Keydeer@fws.gov. Free and open to the public.
October 14 – Native Plant Day/ Plant Give-away & Open House
WHEN: Saturday October 14, 10.00 am – 12 noon :
10am – Native Plant give-away begins. Play Plant & Wildlife Trivia and get Free Native Plants!
11:00am : Listen to the a talk on Native Plants presented by Maria Quirico, Monroe County Extension Service.
WHERE: Outdoor Parking lot of the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center, 30587 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key.
Florida Keys plant & wildlife lovers can test their knowledge of Florida Keys Native plants and wildlife by taking part in our ‘Plant & Wildlife Trivia’. Answer a question correctly and pick a native plant or two to take home. Learn which native plants provide food for local and visiting birds. Everybody Wins!
Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions on plants. Meet Katy, the new Ranger at the National Key Deer Refuge!
Find out about our upcoming events. Meet us! Learn more about what we do. Complimentary food and refreshments sponsored by First Horizon Bank.
Meet members of the Florida Keys Wildlife Society at their Information table. Learn what the Society does. Discover volunteer opportunities.
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.
Event details are subject to change.
As more information becomes available it will be posted here.
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