Please call (850) 925–6121 for reservations and information.
— 2010 —
Sat. Apr. 3 — SMRA Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
Volunteer awards, program and speaker, updates from the Association and Refuge, hike to Saw dust pile. With construction of the new Environmental Educational Building set to begin, the cabin will not be available. This year the luncheon will be held at the Giles Thompson house — 6295 Coastal Hwy (US 98). [View Map]
For more information, call (850)925-6121. [Read Annual Lunch Flyer]
Volunteer awards, program and speaker, updates from the Association and Refuge, hike to Saw dust pile. With construction of the new Environmental Educational Building set to begin, the cabin will not be available. This year the luncheon will be held at the Giles Thompson house — 6295 Coastal Hwy (US 98). [View Map]
For more information, call (850)925-6121. [Read Annual Lunch Flyer]
Thu. Apr. 8 (11 am) — Tots On Trails
A great chance to bring your little ones out during the week and introduce them to the beauty of nature led by Refuge rangers. Participants must register in advance. Call the Refuge at (850)925–6121 for more details.
A great chance to bring your little ones out during the week and introduce them to the beauty of nature led by Refuge rangers. Participants must register in advance. Call the Refuge at (850)925–6121 for more details.
Sun. Apr 11 (3 pm) — Historic Port Leon Tour
Join Ranger Andy Edel for a guided walk through the old ghost town site of Port Leon where he'll describe the town — its birth, life and death five years later. Space is limited, call (850)925–6121 to register. Afterwards, continue to the City of St. Marks for a program on the veranda of Shields Marina. [More Info]
Join Ranger Andy Edel for a guided walk through the old ghost town site of Port Leon where he'll describe the town — its birth, life and death five years later. Space is limited, call (850)925–6121 to register. Afterwards, continue to the City of St. Marks for a program on the veranda of Shields Marina. [More Info]
Sat. Apr. 17 (9 am –) — St. Marks 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. Meet at Giles Thompson House — 6295 Coastal Hwy (US 98). [View 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. Meet at Giles Thompson House — 6295 Coastal Hwy (US 98). [View Map]
Sat. Apr 24 (9 am – ) — Spring Wildflower Walk
We are having a most spectacular spring! Dr. Loran Anderson, retired FSU Botanist (awesome!), will lead our spring wildflower walk on Sat. April 24 at 9 am from the Visitor Center. Come enjoy the flowers, and then, head to the lighthouse for the open house! Space is limited, so please call (850)925–6121 for your reservations.
We are having a most spectacular spring! Dr. Loran Anderson, retired FSU Botanist (awesome!), will lead our spring wildflower walk on Sat. April 24 at 9 am from the Visitor Center. Come enjoy the flowers, and then, head to the lighthouse for the open house! Space is limited, so please call (850)925–6121 for your reservations.
Sat. Apr 24 & Sun. Apr. 25 (10 am – 5 pm) — Florida Big Bend Lighthouse Mini–Challenge
Visit and/or climb all four of the Big Bend Lighthouses — Cape San Blas, Cape St. George, Crooked River, Cape San Blas and of course St. Marks. St. Marks Lighthouse will be open for visitors; interpretive exhibits and family activities. Apr. 24 is Florida Lighthouse Day.
Visit and/or climb all four of the Big Bend Lighthouses — Cape San Blas, Cape St. George, Crooked River, Cape San Blas and of course St. Marks. St. Marks Lighthouse will be open for visitors; interpretive exhibits and family activities. Apr. 24 is Florida Lighthouse Day.
Sat. Apr. 24 (10 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Theme: Celebrate Earth Day. Bring your family anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn about Fantastic Flowers.
Theme: Celebrate Earth Day. Bring your family anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn about Fantastic Flowers.
Sat. May 1 (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.
Sat. May 1 (10 am – 3 pm) — Reading in the Refuge
She Sang Promise: The Story of Betty Mae Jumper, Seminole Tribal Leader by Jan Godown Annino.
She Sang Promise and Scenic Driving Florida, also by the author, will be for sale in the Visitor Center Book Store. Children will be encouraged to read excerpts from books available in the Visitor Center Book Store (or bring a favorite from home). There will also be Seminole artifacts on display, children's hands-on-activities, and pumpkin bread. Meet at Visitor Center.
She Sang Promise: The Story of Betty Mae Jumper, Seminole Tribal Leader by Jan Godown Annino.
She Sang Promise and Scenic Driving Florida, also by the author, will be for sale in the Visitor Center Book Store. Children will be encouraged to read excerpts from books available in the Visitor Center Book Store (or bring a favorite from home). There will also be Seminole artifacts on display, children's hands-on-activities, and pumpkin bread. Meet at Visitor Center.
Sat. May 8 (11 am – 2 pm) — Free Kids' Fishing Clinic
Wooley Park, Panacea, FL. Ages 4-15. Free rods and reels to the first 500 kids. Sponsored by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish Florida, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Marks Refuge Association and Wakulla County. For more information call (850)925–6121 or (850)488–6058.
Wooley Park, Panacea, FL. Ages 4-15. Free rods and reels to the first 500 kids. Sponsored by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish Florida, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Marks Refuge Association and Wakulla County. For more information call (850)925–6121 or (850)488–6058.
May 12 – Jul. 26 — Florida Landscapes and Wildlife
gallery show at the Tallahassee Senior Center. Featuring photographs taken by the St. Marks Photo Club. This is a juried event.
gallery show at the Tallahassee Senior Center. Featuring photographs taken by the St. Marks Photo Club. This is a juried event.
Thu. May 13 (11 am) — Tots On Trails
A great chance to bring your little ones out during the week and introduce them to the beauty of nature led by Refuge rangers. Bring your tots and stroller or backpack to join in the fun! Participants must register in advance. Call the Refuge at (850)925–6121 for more details.
A great chance to bring your little ones out during the week and introduce them to the beauty of nature led by Refuge rangers. Bring your tots and stroller or backpack to join in the fun! Participants must register in advance. Call the Refuge at (850)925–6121 for more details.
Sat. May 15 (9 am –) — St. Marks 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.
Fri. Jun. 4 (6 pm – 8 pm) — Reception for Photo Show
Exhibit at the Senior Center in Tallahassee, Florida is titled "Florida Landscapes and Wildlife" by the St. Marks N.W.R. Photo Club.
Exhibit at the Senior Center in Tallahassee, Florida is titled "Florida Landscapes and Wildlife" by the St. Marks N.W.R. Photo Club.
Sat. Jun. 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.
Sat. Jun. 5 — Fee Free Day.
Free admission to the refuge in celebration of "America's Great Outdoors".
Free admission to the refuge in celebration of "America's Great Outdoors".
Sun. Jun. 6 — Fee Free Day.
Free admission to the refuge in celebration of "America's Great Outdoors".
Free admission to the refuge in celebration of "America's Great Outdoors".
Sat. Jun. 19 (5pm –) — St. Marks Photo Club
moved to next week. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
moved to next week. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
Sat. Jun. 26 (5pm –) — St. Marks Photo Club
will meet at the St. Marks Lighthouse to take sunset and moon rise photos. Bring insect repellent, drinking water, and waders (if you have them, else old sneakers). The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
will meet at the St. Marks Lighthouse to take sunset and moon rise photos. Bring insect repellent, drinking water, and waders (if you have them, else old sneakers). The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
Sat. Jul. 3 (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.
Sat. Jul. 17 (9 am –) — St. Marks Photo Club
meets the third Sat. of every month. This month the meeting will be at the Wakulla County Libary (click to view map) about 3.8 miles south of Crawfordville on US 319. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets the third Sat. of every month. This month the meeting will be at the Wakulla County Libary (click to view map) about 3.8 miles south of Crawfordville on US 319. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
Sat. Aug. 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.
Sat. Aug. 14 — Fee Free Day.
Free admission to the refuge in celebration of "America's Great Outdoors".
Free admission to the refuge in celebration of "America's Great Outdoors".
Sun. Aug. 15 — Fee Free Day.
Free admission to the refuge in celebration of "America's Great Outdoors".
Free admission to the refuge in celebration of "America's Great Outdoors".
Sat. Aug. 21 (9 am –) — St. Marks 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. Sep. 18 — Coastal Cleanup
Keep Wakulla Beautiful's Coastal Cleanup
Keep Wakulla Beautiful's Coastal Cleanup
Sat. Sep. 18 (9 am –) — St. Marks 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. Sep. 25 — Fee Free Day.
Free admission to the refuge in celebration of "Public Land Days".
Free admission to the refuge in celebration of "Public Land Days".
Sat. Sep. 25 (10 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Theme: TBA
Theme: TBA
Sat. Oct. 9 — Oct. 14 — National Wildlife Week.
Free admission to the refuge.
Free admission to the refuge.
Sat. Oct. 16 (9 am –) — St. Marks 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. Oct. 23 — 22nd Annual Monarch Butterfly Festival
Sat. Apr. 24 (10 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Theme: TBA
Theme: TBA
Thu. Nov. 11 — Veteran's Day
Free admission to the refuge in honor of all our past and current veterans.
Free admission to the refuge in honor of all our past and current veterans.
Sat. Nov. 20 (9 am –) — St. Marks 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. Nov. 27 (10 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Theme: TBA
Theme: TBA
