Join us this morning at 10 AM this morning for a Ranger-Led tour of the sanctuary. The event is free for all ages. All Participants should meet at the Nature Center no later than 10:00 am. Tours will take place on the boardwalk and various trails located throughout the sanctuary. Each tour will be led by the Park Ranger and will focus on common plants and animals found in the sanctuary. To sign up call the Nature Center at (321) 676-6690.

Come on out Saturday morning for a FREE Ranger-Led Tour of the Sanctuary. Participants should meet at the sanctuary Nature Center no later than 10:00 am. Tours will take place on the boardwalk and various trails located throughout the sanctuary. Each tour will be led by the Park Ranger and will focus on common plants and animals found in the sanctuary. This event is free for all ages. To sign up call the Nature Center at (321) 676-6690.

Open to ages 12 and up. $5 per person. CLASS INFORMATION: Students should meet at the sanctuary Nature Center no later than 2:00pm. The class will consist of approximately 45 minutes of classroom discussion on the tools and techniques necessary to becoming a skilled birder. The remainder of class time will be spent in the Sanctuary, applying the skills learned in the classroom to better identify birds in the field. During the field portion of the class, students and instructors will be hiking to different habitats within the Sanctuary. The terrain is mostly sandy on primitive trails with a few wet spots, so participants are asked to dress accordingly and be prepared for a hike of light to moderate intensity. Sturdy tennis shoes or boots are recommended. Items to bring include sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water, binoculars (loaner binoculars will be available), small notebook and pencil, snacks, and a hat. Field guides of Florida birds are encouraged. For more information, call the center at (321) 952-676.6690.

Boardwalk Update (3/15/18): Our work crews have repaired extensive tree and flood damage to portions of the boardwalk and many sections are now OPEN to park visitors. Currently, we are in the process of rebuilding the Canoe Deck and will then proceed to repairing the west side of the Hammock Trail loop. This portion of the boardwalk suffered extensive structural damage due to Hurricane Irma and will take several months to repair. We ask that visitors please observe signs and stay out of closed areas. The safety of park visitors and work crew members is our main priority. Thank You

Join us this Saturday for our next Ranger-Led Tour of the Sanctuary. All Participants should meet at the sanctuary Nature Center no later than 10:00 am. This event is free for all ages. To sign up call the Nature Center at (321) 676-6690.

Join us this evening for our Spring "Owl Prowl". $5 per person, for ages 10 & up. 6 PM. Please click on the event below for more information or call the nature center at (321) 676-6690.

Our Spring "Owl Prowl" takes place this Saturday from 6 to 8 PM at the Sanctuary. $5 per person, for ages 10 & up. Please click on the event below for more information or call the nature center at (321) 676-6690.

FWC contractors will be on-site during the next few weeks treating exotic invasive plants. The herbicides used to treat these plants are harmless to people and animals, but please avoid exposure by staying out of areas where contractors are working. Treated plants will be colored with blue dye- this is a harmless substance and helps workers know which plants have already been sprayed with herbicide. Plants to be treated include Brazilian Pepper, Rosary Pea, Old World Climbing Fern, and others. These plants have become well established in the park and have displaced native vegetation in many cases. Some of these plants are also toxic to people and animals and should be removed whenever possible. Please contact the Park Ranger if you have questions or concerns at (321) 676-6690. Thank You!

This is going to be a great event! Please share. We are also looking for a few local children who are amputees who would like to serve as bat boys & bat girls for this event. If you know of any children that might be interested, please email andy.dimmig@PBFL.org.

The class will consist of approximately 45 minutes of classroom discussion on the biology and identification of owl species in Florida. The remainder of class time will be spent in the Sanctuary, calling for owls at various locations on the boardwalk and primitive trails. During the field portion of the class, students and instructors will be traveling to different habitats within the Sanctuary. The terrain is mostly sandy on primitive trails with a few wet spots, so please dress accordingly and be prepared for a hike of light to moderate intensity. Students should meet at the Sanctuary Nature Center no later than 6:00pm. $5 per person, for ages 10 & up. Bring tennis shoes or boots, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water, snacks, small notebook and pencil, and binoculars. A limited number of loaner binoculars are available. You may also want to bring a field guide of Florida birds.

Get your blood pumping this morning with a free ranger-led tour of the sanctuary. All Participants should meet at the sanctuary Nature Center no later than 10:00 am. Tours will take place on the boardwalk and various trails located throughout the sanctuary. Each tour will be led by the Park Ranger and will focus on common plants and animals found in the sanctuary.

Ranger-led tours return this Saturday at 10 AM. This event is free for all ages. To sign up call the Nature Center at (321) 676-6690. For more info click event link below.