Friends' Outreach Efforts Continue

April was a busy month for outreach - with our two-day booth at the art festival where hundreds saw our booth and materials and many of those stopped in to purchase items and gather info. 

Later in the month, volunteers staffed the Friends' table at the Chamber on the 15, 22, and 23. Visitor interactions ranged from 15 on a quiet day to over 45 on busy weekends. What's always interesting is how many visitors, or even area residents, don't know the Lower Suwannee Refuge exists and they also may not know that Cedar Keys is a separate Refuge.

We have a great need for more volunteers to staff the Chamber table as well as other locations including the River Trail and Shell Mound. The summer heat and critters may discourage some of these woody locations, but the Chamber is a great spot (a nice big fan is available). Please comment if you're interested in volunteering or email us at friends@friendsofrefuges.org. If you're new at volunteering we will pair you with someone more experienced. We think you'll find it educational and enjoyable.