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Announcements: Levy County Arrest Report 10/31/2011
November 1st, 2011

Announcements: Those Crazy Jumping Sturgeon What’s It All About?
October 31st, 2011

Announcements: Miss Betty Walker, Executive Director of LARC, addresses the Cedar Key Lions Club
October 29th, 2011

Announcements: SPREAD THE WORD: SATURDAY IS HALLOWEEN IN DOWNTOWN CEDAR KEY; NO TRICK-OR-TREATING ON MONDAY!
October 27th, 2011

Announcements: New Classroom Building at the Lower Suwannee NWR
October 27th, 2011

Announcements: Cedar Key Author Releases Latest Book
October 26th, 2011

Announcements: SHINE representatives will be at the Cedar Key Public Library on Wednesday, October 26
October 25th, 2011

Announcements: BOOK CLUB NEWS
October 24th, 2011

Announcements: Learn a hobby at free Women’s Fishing Clinic in Crystal River
October 24th, 2011

Announcements: Rare Moth Seen in Cedar Key
October 22nd, 2011

Announcements: Job Fair in Bronson
October 19th, 2011

Announcements: COLIN DALE REPLACES JIM HOY AS CEDAR KEY NEWS MANAGING EDITOR
October 19th, 2011

Announcements: More Festival Pics and Info
October 19th, 2011

Announcements: FESTIVAL PARADE WINNERS
October 18th, 2011

Announcements: LEVY COUNTY VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD HEARINGS
October 18th, 2011

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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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