Sunset at the Winter Solstice event at the Tiki Bar
NEWS FLASH!
Summer Solstice Event Coming Soon
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Low-Key Hideaway Tiki Bar
12050 FL 24, Cedar Key
5:00 pm - Gather
5:45 pm - Friends Welcome
6:00 pm Dr. Sassaman's Presentation
Q&A
More socializing and enjoying the libations of the Tiki Bar
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About Hunting
Permit quotas are in effect this year.
Status of the Refuge Roads and Trails
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On the Levy County side:
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Downed trees sometimes block roads and trails after storms.
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On the Dixie County side:
- Dixie Mainline- OPEN
- The 7 side roads off CR 349- OPEN for Hunting Season
- Fishbone Creek- OPEN
- Shired Island boat ramp- OPEN
- The Salt Creek Trail- OPEN
- The Tall Pine Trail- OPEN
Cedar Keys:
All interior and/or vegetated areas of the Refuge islands, other than Atsena Otie, are closed to visitors in order to protect the resident and transient birds nesting on them. Also, the waters and beaches around Snake Key (~100m) are closed to all entry March through June, since Snake Key is a major nesting area. Entry to closed areas on any of the islands is by permit only.
All interior and/or vegetated areas of the Refuge islands, other than Atsena Otie, are closed to visitors in order to protect the resident and transient birds nesting on them. Also, the waters and beaches around Snake Key (~100m) are closed to all entry March through June, since Snake Key is a major nesting area. Entry to closed areas on any of the islands is by permit only.
Seahorse Key Open House Schedule
2025-26 open houses have been cancelled due to extensive hurricane damage to the island. The lighthouse is OK.
2025-26 open houses have been cancelled due to extensive hurricane damage to the island. The lighthouse is OK.
We are the Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges, a nonprofit organization.
The mission of the Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge is to provide active advocacy and physical support for the successful stewardship of the Refuges.
The mission of the Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge is to provide active advocacy and physical support for the successful stewardship of the Refuges.
Visit Both of our Refuges
The Lower Suwannee Refuge is open daily from dawn to dusk for appropriate recreational uses including boating, hiking, fishing, biking, and birding. FWS Lower Suwannee Information Brochure.
The Cedar Keys Refuge is made up of 13 small islands offshore from the City of Cedar Key. Atsena Otie Island and the sandy beaches of the other islands are open to visitors. They must be accessed by personal boat. FWS Cedar Keys Information Brochure.
The Cedar Keys Refuge is made up of 13 small islands offshore from the City of Cedar Key. Atsena Otie Island and the sandy beaches of the other islands are open to visitors. They must be accessed by personal boat. FWS Cedar Keys Information Brochure.
Seahorse Key
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The Shell Mound pier
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Suwannee River seen from the River Trail
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Tram Ridge Trail
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Vista property
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Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges
P. O. Box 532 Cedar Key, FL 32625 [email protected] We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. |
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