Calendar of Activities
Call (850) 925–6121 for reservations and further information.
Unless otherwise noted, regular entrance fees apply.
Sat. May 18 (9 am –) — St. Marks NWR Photo Club
Meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography, regardless of experience.
This month we meet at Otter Lake for our anniversary party! [See Map]
Meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography, regardless of experience.
This month we meet at Otter Lake for our anniversary party! [See Map]
Sat. May 25 (11 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: TBA.
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: TBA.
Sat. June 1 (9 am – 11 am) — Digital Photography Class
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 15. Bring your own equipment. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet in Nature's Classroom (Education Building).
Sun. June 2 (2 pm – 3 pm) — First Sunday at the Refuge
"Planting a Refuge for Wildlife: the importance of native plants in the home landscape", by Donna Legare and Jody Walthall, Native Nurseries of Tallahassee.
Thur. June 13 (11 am –) — Tots on Trails
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Thu. June 13 (5:45 pm – 7:45 pm) — SMRA Board Meeting
SMRA Board of Directors meet in Barred Owl Room of Nature's Classroom at St. Marks NWR.
Sat. June 15 (11 am –) — Tots on TrailsSMRA Board of Directors meet in Barred Owl Room of Nature's Classroom at St. Marks NWR.
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Sat. June 15 (9 am –) — St. Marks NWR Photo Club
Meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography, regardless of experience.
Meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography, regardless of experience.
Sat. June 22 (11 am – 2 pm) — Families in Nature
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme:Bugs.
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme:Bugs.
Sat. July 6 (9 am – 11 am) — Digital Photography Class
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 15. Bring your own equipment. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet in Nature's Classroom (Education Building).
Sun. July 7 (2 pm – 3 pm) — First Sunday at the RefugeNo charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 15. Bring your own equipment. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet in Nature's Classroom (Education Building).
"Bears!" by Sarah Barrett, Wildlife Biologist, Florida FWC. Adults and children will enjoy this program about the lives of Florida’s black bears. Followed by a short walk.
Thur. July 11 (11 am –) — Tots on Trails
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Thu. July 11 (5:45 pm – 7:45 pm) — SMRA Board Meeting
SMRA Board of Directors meet in Barred Owl Room of Nature's Classroom at St. Marks NWR.
Sat. July 13 (11 am –) — Tots on TrailsSMRA Board of Directors meet in Barred Owl Room of Nature's Classroom at St. Marks NWR.
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Sat. July 20 (9 am –) — St. Marks NWR Photo Club
Meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography, regardless of experience.
Sat. July 27 (11 am – 2 pm) — Families in NatureMeets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography, regardless of experience.
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: Bald Eagles.
Sat. Aug. 3 (9 am – 11 am) — Digital Photography Class
No charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 15. Bring your own equipment. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet in Nature's Classroom (Education Building).
Sun. Aug. 4 (2 pm – 3 pm) — First Sunday at the RefugeNo charge but registration required (850)925–6121. Class size limited to 15. Bring your own equipment. Kids are welcome with adults. Meet in Nature's Classroom (Education Building).
"Medicinal and Edible Plants", presented by Ranger Scott Davis. Many plants around us have historical medicinal properties. Many are edible from root to flower, but some are also toxic. Come learn and sample a few. You won’t want to miss the Kudzu chips. A short walk follows this presentation.
Thur. Aug. 8 (11 am –) — Tots on Trails
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Thu. Aug. 8 (5:45 pm – 7:45 pm) — SMRA Board Meeting
SMRA Board of Directors meet in Barred Owl Room of Nature's Classroom at St. Marks NWR.
Sat. Aug. 10 (11 am –) — Tots on TrailsSMRA Board of Directors meet in Barred Owl Room of Nature's Classroom at St. Marks NWR.
Ranger-led walk and short activity for 45 minutes, begins at Nature's Classroom. Reservations required. Emphasis on introducing children to nature safely. Register by calling (850)925-6121.
Sat. Aug. 17 (9 am –) — St. Marks NWR Photo Club
Meets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography, regardless of experience.
Sat. Aug. 24 (11 am – 2 pm) — Families in NatureMeets the third Sat. of every month. The Photo Club is free and open to all photographers interested in nature photography, regardless of experience.
Meet at Nature's Classroom area for scavenger hunt, crafts and ranger-led program on wildlife theme for entire family! Theme: Alligators.
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