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Please call (850) 925–6121 for reservations and information.
Today is
Time to enter the 2012 St. Marks NWR Photo Contest!
Print Contest Rules, Entry Form, and Model Release
Entries can no longer be accepted. Thanks for your interest and your continuing support of the St. Marks NWR.
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— 2012 —
January ?? — The Whooping Cranes are coming!
Fly over at Fort San Marcos de Apalachee in St. Marks. Arrival date depends of weather. Stay tuned for more information and check Operation Migration's field journal.
Fly over at Fort San Marcos de Apalachee in St. Marks. Arrival date depends of weather. Stay tuned for more information and check Operation Migration's field journal.
Sat. Jan. 7 (9 am & 1 pm) — Winter Wildlife Tours
Tour with naturalist guide, Don Morrow to view the change of the seasons with birds, mammals, reptiles and plants. Bring binoculars, bug repellent, water and field guides if you have them. Please call (850)925-6121 to register for the 9 am or 1 pm tour.
Tour with naturalist guide, Don Morrow to view the change of the seasons with birds, mammals, reptiles and plants. Bring binoculars, bug repellent, water and field guides if you have them. Please call (850)925-6121 to register for the 9 am or 1 pm tour.
Sat. Jan. 7 (9 am – noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 20. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet at Visitor Center.
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 20. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet at Visitor Center.
Sat. Jan. 7 — Photo Contest Closes
Deadline for entries in the 2012 St. Marks NWR Photo Contest.
Deadline for entries in the 2012 St. Marks NWR Photo Contest.
Sun. Jan. 8 (2 pm –) — Shepherd Spring Walk
meet at Wakulla Beach check station 2 pm. Guide – refuge volunteer Paul Hamilton.
meet at Wakulla Beach check station 2 pm. Guide – refuge volunteer Paul Hamilton.
Thu. Jan. 12 — Tots on Trails (11 am –)
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing pre-school children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing pre-school children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Sat. Jan. 14 – Mon. Jan. 16 — Fee Free days
for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Sat. Jan. 21 (9 am –) — St. Marks NWR Photo Club
meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
Sat. Jan. 28 (11 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: Wild About Whoopers!
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: Wild About Whoopers!
Sat. Feb. 4 (11 am – 4 pm) — 6th Annual Wildlife Heritage & Outdoors Festival (WHO)Bring the entire family to enjoy exhibits featuring outdoor recreational and cultural activities. Learn about birdwatching, hiking, fishing, cast net making, wooden boat building, flyfishing, life as a lighthouse family, hunting, photography and more! The St. Marks lighthouse will be open for tours from noon - 5 pm. For more information call (850)925–6121.
Sat. Feb. 4 (9 am – noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 20. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet at Visitor Center.
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 20. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet at Visitor Center.
Sun. Feb. 5 — First Sunday at the Refuge series (2 pm –)
"Whooping Cranes" in Nature's Classroom with the staff from Operation Migration. Call (850)925-6121 for more info.
"Whooping Cranes" in Nature's Classroom with the staff from Operation Migration. Call (850)925-6121 for more info.
Sun. Feb. 5 — Tower Mound Archeology Tour (3:30 pm – 5 pm)
Learn about the early Native American settlement in this area. Meet at the Visitor Center at 4 pm. Call to register (850)925-6121.
Learn about the early Native American settlement in this area. Meet at the Visitor Center at 4 pm. Call to register (850)925-6121.
Thu. Feb. 9 (11 am –) — Tots on Trails
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing pre-school children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing pre-school children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Sat. Feb. 18 (9 am – ) — St. Marks NWR Photo Club
meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience. This month, a trip behind the gates is planned. Meet at Refuge Visitor Center.
meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience. This month, a trip behind the gates is planned. Meet at Refuge Visitor Center.
Sat. Feb. 18 (9 am and 1 pm) — Winter Wildlife Tours
Tour with naturalist guide, Don Morrow to view the change of the seasons with birds, mammals, reptiles and plants. Bring binoculars, bug repellent, water and field guides if you have them.. Reservations required. Call (850)925-6121.
Tour with naturalist guide, Don Morrow to view the change of the seasons with birds, mammals, reptiles and plants. Bring binoculars, bug repellent, water and field guides if you have them.. Reservations required. Call (850)925-6121.
Sat. Feb. 25 (11 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: Photo Safari
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: Photo Safari
Sat. Mar. 3 (9 am – noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 20. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet at Visitor Center.
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 20. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet at Visitor Center.
Sat. Mar. 3 (11 am – 2 pm) — SMRA Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
Nature's Classroom. Refuge updates. For more information, call (850)925–6121.
Nature's Classroom. Refuge updates. For more information, call (850)925–6121.
Sun. Mar. 4 — First Sunday at the Refuge series (2 pm –)
TBA. In Nature's Classroom. Call (850)925-6121 for more info.
TBA. In Nature's Classroom. Call (850)925-6121 for more info.
Sun. Mar. 4 — Cedar Point Trail (3:30 pm –)
See the sight of the original Lighthouse and learn about "the Wreck" and Civil War era, Fort Williams. (this is the actual date they landed at the LH!) Meet at the Visitor Center. Call to register (850)925-6121.
See the sight of the original Lighthouse and learn about "the Wreck" and Civil War era, Fort Williams. (this is the actual date they landed at the LH!) Meet at the Visitor Center. Call to register (850)925-6121.
Thu. Mar. 8 (11 am –) — Tots on Trails
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing pre-school children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing pre-school children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Thu. Mar 15 — Pools open
on St. Marks Unit for hand-launched boats and gates open into the Panacea Unit until May 15.
on St. Marks Unit for hand-launched boats and gates open into the Panacea Unit until May 15.
Sat. Mar. 17 (9 am –) — St. Marks NWR Photo Club
meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
Sat. Mar. 24 (11 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: GPS Quest: Virtual Geo-caching.
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: GPS Quest: Virtual Geo-caching.
Sun. Apr. 1 — First Sunday at the Refuge series (2 pm –)
TBA. In Nature's Classroom. Call (850)925-6121 for more info.
TBA. In Nature's Classroom. Call (850)925-6121 for more info.
Sat. Apr. 7 (9 am – noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 8. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet at Visitor Center.
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 8. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet at Visitor Center.
Thu. Apr. 12 (11 am –) — Tots on Trails
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing pre-school children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing pre-school children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Sat. Apr. 21 (9 am – noon) — Kid's Fishing Clinic
Wooley Park in Panacea. Free rod and reel to the first 200 kids (age 4-15). Free hot dog lunch.
Wooley Park in Panacea. Free rod and reel to the first 200 kids (age 4-15). Free hot dog lunch.
Sat. Apr. 21 – Sun. Apr 22(11 am – 4 pm) — Panhandle Lighthouse Challenge
Keeper's house open. Exhibits and demonstrations. For more information, call (850)925–6121.
Keeper's house open. Exhibits and demonstrations. For more information, call (850)925–6121.
Sat. Apr. 28 (11 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: Creeppy Critters.
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: Creeppy Critters.
Sat. May 5 (9 am – noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 8. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet at Visitor Center.
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 8. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet at Visitor Center.
Sun. May. 6 — First Sunday at the Refuge series (2 pm –)
TBA In Nature's Classroom. Call (850)925-6121 for more info.
TBA In Nature's Classroom. Call (850)925-6121 for more info.
Sat. May 12 — International Migratory Bird Day
celebrates the migration of nearly 350 species of migratory birds between nesting habitats in North America and non-breeding grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
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celebrates the migration of nearly 350 species of migratory birds between nesting habitats in North America and non-breeding grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
[Learn More]
Sat. May 19 (9 am –) — St. Marks NWR Photo Club
meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
This month we meet at Otter Lake for our anniversery party! [See Map]
meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
This month we meet at Otter Lake for our anniversery party! [See Map]
Sat. Apr. 28 (11 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: Water Wonders.
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: Water Wonders.
Mon. May 28 — Memorial Day
Visitor Center Open.
Visitor Center Open.
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