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January Nature Walk

1/31/2017

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Though there was a forecast for rain, twelve of us went for a walk at the northern end of the Refuge and experienced gorgeous weather.  We did not see too many birds, but it was a beautiful place for a walk and we did get a chance to explore the growing characteristics of young long leaf pine trees, see a few carnivorous flowering plants and try out our ability to spot small moving wintering birds!  We also learned how to identify Ant Lion holes and how to entice them out of their holes, thanks to Bill Rucker's childhood learning experiences!

Thanks to Ed DeHaan for the group photo!

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Annual Meeting: Saturday March 4

1/28/2017

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The rules for the Photo Event will be posted soon. Watch this space!
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What's Happening at the Refuge?

1/17/2017

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  • Led by Vic Doig and the Lower Suwanee Fire Crew, the Refuge hosted the Annual Fireline Safety Refresher 2-day course. It was attended by about 15 staff members from St. Marks, State of Florida agencies, Crystal River, and our refuge. It included live fire training, training drills, and a chainsaw refresher course.
  • The Refuge's Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer has been conducting special night details with our State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission partners resulting in 4 arrests, 2 of which involved illegal oyster harvesting with dredges in closed areas that are oyster restoration sites.
  • Staff member Jason Coates and the Dixie County Work Campers are rebuilding the storm-destroyed Shired Island boardwalk and conducting marsh cleanups in the Salt Creek area. Jason has also cleared the Salt Creek Loop trail and the Natural Pine Forest trail. Both of these beautiful trails are now easy to walk.
  • Anthony DiMaggio and Josh Havird, both Lower Suwanee Fire Staff, are leaving the refuge in mid February for new positions. This leaves the Fire Program with one staff member, a trainee, and 2 collateral duty fire fighters.
  • Refuge Forester, Daniel Barrand, continues assisting St. Marks Refuge on forestry operations.
  • The Refuge is providing office and yard storage space to Mackenzie Russell, UF IFAS Vet School's Marine Stranding Coordinator for Taylor, Dixie, and Levy Counties.
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Calling All Science-Loving Friends:Bioblitz Happening

1/17/2017

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On Thursday, January 19, the Friends are planning another bioblitz, again focusing on the Tram Ridge and River trails in the refuge headquarters area. We will meet at 12:30 in the Environmental Education building (modular building on the right side of the driveway near the log cabin) and plan to be in the field by 12:45. We will be finished by 3:00.

Those who are participating and also attending the Friends Board of Directors meeting will bring along picnic lunches to have after the meeting ends. All are welcome, whether attending the board meeting or not.

We will be attempting to record all the species we observe, but will have a special focus on insect life. Entomologist and future Board member Dan Kline will be bringing along and demonstrating some specialized sampling equipment and helping us to identify what we find. If you are capable of macro photography, be sure to bring your gear along.

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Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges
P. O. Box 532
Cedar Key, FL 32625
friends@friendsofrefuges.org

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.


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