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News: Cedar Key School Adds LIFE to Its Lessons
February 13th, 2013

Law Enforcement News: Levy County Arrest Report 2/11/2013
February 12th, 2013

Announcements: Muscle Car Invasion Saturday the 17th
February 12th, 2013

City News: CEDAR KEY RESOLVES SOME PERSONNEL ISSUES, STATE ROAD 24 PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY CONTRACT ISSUES
February 10th, 2013

City News: Cedar Key Water & Sewer District 2/11 Agenda
February 9th, 2013

Conservation: Fish of the Week: Bluefish
February 8th, 2013

Announcements: PATCHOULI CONCERT IN CEDAR KEY -- FREE PERFORMANCE
February 8th, 2013

City News: IS A SIDEWALK COMING TO STATE ROAD 24?
February 7th, 2013

School News: Shark News 2/7
February 7th, 2013

Announcements: Friends Annual Meeting and Refuge Open House
February 6th, 2013

Announcements: February Nature Walks
February 5th, 2013

Announcements: Give Blood, Save Lives at the Cedar Key Community Drive
February 5th, 2013

Law Enforcement News: Levy County Arrest Report 2/04/2013
February 5th, 2013

Public Notices: CITY OF CEDAR KEY PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
February 4th, 2013

Chamber of Commerce News: CEDAR KEY WOMEN’S CLUB HOSTS 27TH ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
February 4th, 2013

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Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge Open House Set for Feb 2

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge Open House Set for Feb 2

Submitted by Pam Darty, Refuge Ranger

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge invites you to an open-house on Seahorse Key Saturday, February 2 from 1-4:30. Enhance your winter visit by getting outdoors into the spectacular Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge. Bring your camera, walk along the beach, and enjoy the touch tanks and exhibits provided by University of Florida`s Marine Research Lab.

The interior of Seahorse Key is normally closed to public entry, as are all posted refuge islands, so that birds and other wildlife are not disturbed. Annually, a three hundred foot buffer is closed to all public access from March through June to provide more security for the rookery while mature birds nest and rear their young. This will be the last time to visit until July.

The lighthouse on Seahorse Key, atop the 54-foot tall dune, offers great perspective for wildlife photography. You`ll see white pelicans, cormorants, common and snowy egrets flying. Eagles and osprey also visit throughout the day from their nearby nests.

Catch a tour boat from the city docks, rent a vessel, or take your own to Seahorse Key for educational day with Dr. Jennifer Seavey. Enjoy the out of doors at the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge, where wildlife comes first.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, of which the National Wildlife Refuge System is a part, is the principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people and their families. For more information call the Refuge: (352)493-0238.

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