Jun. — Images of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
St. Marks NWR Photo Club members will have wildlife and landscape photos of St. Marks NWR on display at the Leon County Library. Stop by and see great images of our beautiful refuge.
St. Marks NWR Photo Club members will have wildlife and landscape photos of St. Marks NWR on display at the Leon County Library. Stop by and see great images of our beautiful refuge.
Thu. Jun 1 — Hurricane season begins!!
Sat. Jun. 7 (10 am–noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
Sat. Jun. 7 (7 am) — Kids' Fishing Tournament
Will start at 7:00 am at Port Panacea Marina. Weigh-in will begin at 10:00 AM and stop at 1:00 PM in Woolly Park. Sponsored by Walulla County. More information.
Will start at 7:00 am at Port Panacea Marina. Weigh-in will begin at 10:00 AM and stop at 1:00 PM in Woolly Park. Sponsored by Walulla County. More information.
Thur. Jun. 12 (7 pm) — Sharks and rays of Florida
“Sharks and rays of Florida: An introduction to their diversity, identification, biology, and ecology” with Dr. R. Dean Grubbs, FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory, will give an introduction to the diverse array of sharks and rays in Florida waters along with keys to the identification of species most likely to be encountered. At the FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory (Turkey Point), 3618 Highway 98, St Teresa, FL.
“Sharks and rays of Florida: An introduction to their diversity, identification, biology, and ecology” with Dr. R. Dean Grubbs, FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory, will give an introduction to the diverse array of sharks and rays in Florida waters along with keys to the identification of species most likely to be encountered. At the FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory (Turkey Point), 3618 Highway 98, St Teresa, FL.
Sat. Jun. 21 (9 am–) — St. Marks Photo Club
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
Jun. 22–28 — 2nd Annual National Pollinator Week
Pollinators, such as bees, birds, bats and insects, play a crucial role in flowering plant reproduction and in the production of most fruits and vegetables. Go to http://www.fws.gov/pollinators/ for more information.
Pollinators, such as bees, birds, bats and insects, play a crucial role in flowering plant reproduction and in the production of most fruits and vegetables. Go to http://www.fws.gov/pollinators/ for more information.
Sat. Jul. 19 (9 am–) — St. Marks Photo Club
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
Sat. Aug. 2 (10 am–noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
Sat. Aug. 16 (9 am–) — St. Marks Photo Club
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
Mon. Aug. 25 — Deadline St. Marks NWR Hunt Applications
visit http://www.fws.gov/saintmarks/huntinginfo.html for information.
visit http://www.fws.gov/saintmarks/huntinginfo.html for information.
Sat. Sep. 6 (10 am–noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
Sat. Sept. 13 (9 am–11am) — Pancake Breakfast
for all refuge friends! Fall kick-off for volunteer activities and special events including updates on lighthouse, whooping cranes, Coastal Cleanup, etc. Meet at the Education Cabin.
for all refuge friends! Fall kick-off for volunteer activities and special events including updates on lighthouse, whooping cranes, Coastal Cleanup, etc. Meet at the Education Cabin.
Sat. Sep. 20 — No St. Marks Photo Club Meeting
See you at Coastal Cleanup and Awareness Day!
See you at Coastal Cleanup and Awareness Day!
Sat. Sep. 20 (9 am–1 pm) — 23rd Annual Coastal Cleanup and Awareness Day
coastal cleanup activities, educational booths, and usual free lunch and t-shirts for participants. Educational exhibits on local sharks! See flyer.
coastal cleanup activities, educational booths, and usual free lunch and t-shirts for participants. Educational exhibits on local sharks! See flyer.
Sun. Sep. 21 (10 am–4 pm) — St. Marks Lighthouse Day
Open house and tours of historic St. Marks Lighthouse. Park at designated area of the saltwater boat ramp parking lot. Tower tours will be by reservation only! See flyer.
Open house and tours of historic St. Marks Lighthouse. Park at designated area of the saltwater boat ramp parking lot. Tower tours will be by reservation only! See flyer.
Sat. Sep. 27 (9 am–noon) — Fall Wildflower Walk
with Dr. Loran Anderson - should be awesome! Call 925-6121 for a reservation.
with Dr. Loran Anderson - should be awesome! Call 925-6121 for a reservation.
Wed. Oct. 1 — St. Vincent NWR hunt permits
All permits must be paid by today.
All permits must be paid by today.
Sat. Oct. 11 (10 am–3 pm) — National Wildlife Refuge Week — Family Discovery Day
follow the scavenger hunt map to collect goodies about refuges! Free entry to the refuge!
follow the scavenger hunt map to collect goodies about refuges! Free entry to the refuge!
Oct. 12–18 — National Wildlife Refuge Week
Your local refuges are St. Vincent NWR and St. Marks NWR – please come visit.
Your local refuges are St. Vincent NWR and St. Marks NWR – please come visit.
Sat. Oct. 18 (9 am–) — St. Marks Photo Club
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets at the Education Cabin 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. 25 (10 am–4 pm) — 20th Annual Monarch Butterfly FestivalLearn more about the amazing migrating monarch butterflies and other North Florida butterflies and butterfly gardening. Lots of educational activities, interesting exhibits, food, walks, talks, and tours. Wonderful monarch gifts will be for sale in our own gift shop.
Sat. Nov. 1 (10 am–noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
Tues. Nov. 4 – Sat. Nov. 8 — Archery Hunt on Panacea Unit
for permitted hunters.
for permitted hunters.
Tues. Nov. 11 – Sat. Nov. 15 — Archery Hunt on Wakulla Unit
for permitted hunters.
for permitted hunters.
Sat. Nov. 15 (9 am–) — St. Marks Photo Club
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets at the Education Cabin 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. 22 — Fall Bird and Wildlife Tours
with volunteer Don Morrow – 9 am and 1 pm vehicle tours. Reservations required (925-6121).
with volunteer Don Morrow – 9 am and 1 pm vehicle tours. Reservations required (925-6121).
Sun. Nov. 30 — Hurrican Season Ends!
Sat. Dec. 6 (10 am–noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
Sat. Dec. 13 — Early Winter Bird and Wildlife Tours
with volunteer Don Morrow – 9 am and 1 pm vehicle tours. Reservations required (925-6121).
with volunteer Don Morrow – 9 am and 1 pm vehicle tours. Reservations required (925-6121).
Sat. Dec. 13 – Mon. Dec. 15 — General Gun Hunt
on Wakulla Unit for permitted hunters. General Gun hunt for Mobility impaired hunters on the Buckhorn Creek area for permitted hunters.
on Wakulla Unit for permitted hunters. General Gun hunt for Mobility impaired hunters on the Buckhorn Creek area for permitted hunters.
Fri. Dec. 19 – Sun. Dec. 21 — General Gun Hunt
on Panacea Unit for permitted hunters.
on Panacea Unit for permitted hunters.
Sat. Dec. 20 (9 am – noon) — St. Marks Photo Club
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
Fri. Dec. 26 – Sun. Jan. 4 — Small Game Hunt
on both the Wakulla and Panacea Units. Contact refuge office for permits.
on both the Wakulla and Panacea Units. Contact refuge office for permits.
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Sat. Jan. 3 (10 am–noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
No charge but registration required (925-6121). Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
Sat. Jan. 17 — Chili Extravaganza
Details later.
Details later.
Sat. Jan. 17 (9 am–) — St. Marks Photo Club
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets at the Education Cabin 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. 17 — Winter Bird and Wildlife Tours
with volunteer Don Morrow – 9 am and 1 pm vehicle tours. Reservations required (925-6121).
with volunteer Don Morrow – 9 am and 1 pm vehicle tours. Reservations required (925-6121).
Sat. Feb. 7 — Late Winter Bird and Wildlife Tours
with volunteer Don Morrow – 9 am and 1 pm vehicle tours. Reservations required (925-6121).
with volunteer Don Morrow – 9 am and 1 pm vehicle tours. Reservations required (925-6121).
Sat. Feb. 7 (10 am–noon) — Wildlife Photography Class
Registration required (925-6121). $10 Donation. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
Registration required (925-6121). $10 Donation. Bring your own equipment. Emphasis on digital photography. Taught by Barney Parker, former Wildlife Photography instructor at FSU. Participants should bring lunch if they plan to stay for the afternoon field trip. Kids are welcome with adults.
Sat. Feb. 7 (10 am–3 pm) — 3rd Annual Wildlife Heritage & Outdoor Festivalenjoy the outdoors! Exhibitors and demonstrations promoting outdoor activities – fishing, hiking, birdwatching, photography, hunting and more! Visit the Wildlife Heritage & Outdoor Festival web site for more information.
Sat. Feb. 21 (9 am–) — St. Marks Photo Club
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
meets at the Education Cabin the third Sat. of every month. The photo club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography; regardless of experience.
