Seahorse Key Open House Schedule for 2023

2/8/2023

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The view up the path to the Light Station from the water.

Three visitors along the beach on the far side of Seahorse Key

The Refuge has scheduled five Open Houses at Seahorse Key for 2023.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 (rain date March 16 or 17), 9 am-3 pm
Wednesday, March 29 (rain date March 30 or 31), 9 am-3 pm
Saturday, July 1, 9 am-3 pm
Friday, October 13 (rain date October 14), 9 am-3 pm
Friday, November 10 (rain date November 11), 9 am-3 pm

Visitors can walk up to to the Light Station and cross over to the beach on the far side of the island. It is a beautiful, adventuresome experience.

Open Houses are free once you arrive at the Refuge island. However, visitors must arrange their own transportation. Shuttles are provided for a fee by tour companies in Cedar Key, or visitors can arrive by private boat.

Important Information

Seahorse Key is an island almost 3 miles from Cedar Key. Access is only by boat. There are no amenities, such as food or water on the island. Rest room facilities are limited.

Should there be a medical or other emergency requiring professional assistance or evacuation, response times could be lengthy.
Please plan with this in mind.

11 Comments

Dm rosa link

3/29/2023 12:55:59 pm

Why no early notice on this date for the light house ?

Peg

3/29/2023 01:50:20 pm

It is announced on the homepage of this website as an Upcoming Activity. It also was posted on our blog page on February 8, with a reminder on March 16, and announced in both the February and the March News Briefs. Sorry you missed those.

3/31/2023 01:03:11 pm

It was also posted on our Facebook page, on March 13.

Jeff Schultz link

10/3/2023 06:45:26 pm

IS the lighthouse going to be open on October 13th as noted?

Fay Walker

6/24/2023 10:24:32 am

If we come by private boat, is there a place to dock while we visit?

6/24/2023 04:20:47 pm

Hi Fay. Check the note from Refuge Manager Andrew Gude on the 6/8/2023 post. Essentially he says that if the contractor who is rebuilding the dock does not finish by the Open House next weekend, it will not be possible to tie off at the dock. You can go around to the beach, anchor off the beach, and hike up the hill to the lighthouse and down to the lab near the dock.

10/3/2023 07:59:51 pm

Yes, the October 13 Open House is going forward as planned. This is the more recent announcement https://www.friendsofrefuges.org/our-blog-what-we-do/seahorse-key-open-house6243156

Ken

1/29/2024 11:04:00 pm

Are there any open houses at Seahorse Key planned for 2024?

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1/30/2024 11:18:09 am

We are just planning the March and July open houses. Once final we will post on the Friend's website.

~ Andrew; 703/622.3896

Blake Hendricks link

7/15/2024 05:54:18 pm

Very thoughhtful blog

peg

7/15/2024 06:24:35 pm

Thanks, Blake

Seahorse Key Open House Schedule for 2023

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