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Announcements: State Road 24 in western Alachua County to be resurfaced beginning Monday
July 21st, 2012

Announcements: Benefit for Jarrod Beckham
July 21st, 2012

Announcements: Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge Openhouse Set for July 28th
July 18th, 2012

Announcements: Join the Ranger for Discovery Day Camp
July 16th, 2012

Announcements: GOVERNOR SCOTT ACTIVATES EMERGENCY BRIDGE LOAN PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM DEBBY
July 14th, 2012

Announcements: Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges - Group Kayak and Picnic Event
July 14th, 2012

Announcements: One of our own is being featured as a Celebrity Chef with VISIT FLORIDA.
July 13th, 2012

Announcements: FWC lifts restrictions on Zone 4 of Suwannee River
July 12th, 2012

Announcements: Lower Suwannee Refuge Hire Four Youth Conservation Corps
July 12th, 2012

Announcements: Call FWC for issues with alligators
July 12th, 2012

Announcements: Clam Farmers Return from Washington DC Visit
July 11th, 2012

Announcements: Cedar Key Lions Pitch in to Distribute Safe Water.
July 9th, 2012

Announcements: 2 bowhunting classes offered
July 7th, 2012

Announcements: Urgent Care Dental Bus in Cedar Key
July 6th, 2012

Announcements: Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
July 5th, 2012

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Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week at Cedar Keys’ Light Station

Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week at Cedar Keys’ Light Station

Pam Darty

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges invite you to join in the celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. The historic Cedar Keys Light Station on Seahorse Key opens its doors FREE to the public Saturday and Sunday, October 15 & 16 from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.


The lighthouse and the ancient sand dune it was built upon are normally closed to the public as the island is leased by the University of Florida for its Marine Research Lab. The celebratory Open House is the perfect opportunity to connect with your Florida heritage, observe the tranquil beauty of the refuge island, and enjoy the activities provided by our partners and volunteers. The Florida Lighthouse Association will be providing tours of the historic facility and cemetery.

The colorful USS Patrick Henry reenactment group will be on the island Saturday to share history of the lighthouse during the Civil War. Two Union sailors from the actual Civil War ship, Bishop and Ephram, are at rest in the island`s cemetery.

You must arrange your own transportation. A boat is needed to reach this offshore island; visitors may use their own boat, paddle or contact tour boats that leave from Cedar Key City Marina throughout the day during the Seafood Festival. Don`t wait too long, as the last boat leaves the dock for the lighthouse at 3:00.

Bring your camera and step onto one of Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge premier holdings. Shots from the tower in the morning are spectacular, railroad vine covers the beach and wading birds seem to pose for the camera. You don`t want to miss this opportunity.


Both the Cedar Keys and Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge are a part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We work with partners to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Service manages the 95-million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System, which encompasses 547 national wildlife refuges, thousands of small wetlands and other special management areas. For more information call the refuge at 352/493-0238.

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