Florida Keys Wildlife Society

Florida Keys
Wildlife Society

Supporting the National Wildlife Refuges of the Florida Keys through education, non-adversarial advocacy, volunteerism and fundraising

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Visitors and residents alike can be part of helping the Refuges by volunteering, participating in one of our fun events, donating, or becoming a member!

Photo By USFWS

Visitors and residents alike can be part of helping the Refuges by volunteering, participating in one of our fun events, donating, or becoming a member!

 

Photo By USFWS

Visitors and residents alike can be part of helping the Refuges by volunteering, participating in one of our fun events, donating, or becoming a member!

Photo By Mickey Foster

Visitors and residents alike can be part of helping the Refuges by volunteering, participating in one of our fun events, donating, or becoming a member!

Photo By Mickey Foster

VOICES FOR NATURE NEWSLETTER

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Read our Fall 2023 edition

Click  *HERE* to read more.

LECTURE SERIES 2024

WILD AND WONDERFUL FLORIDA KEYS – LECTURE & OUTDOOR SERIES

Learn more about the fascinating island ecosystem found in the Keys, develop an understanding of the ecological importance of the vibrant wildlife naturally found here and discover new ways to enjoy these natural surroundings.

Join us in this season of Lectures and guided walks on flora, fauna, wildlife and outdoor pursuits in the Florida Keys.

See more HERE

Run with Deer 5K, Big Pine Key – Saturday Feb 17th 2024

We had a great turn-out for the 8th Annual Run with Deer 5K. It was a glorious morning and over 230 runners and walkers came out to enjoy the course that wound through the roads and streets of the National Key Deer Refuge on Big Pine Key.

See our selection of photos on the Run with Deer 5K page HERE.

Platinum Status on Guidestar.

If you are visiting the Keys or if you live here, you will soon find that the refuges are a big part of life in this special place. Four National Wildlife Refuges protect the land, water, and species throughout the Keys;  National Key Deer Refuge, centered on Big Pine Key, is home to the Refuges’ Nature Center, the Florida Keys Wildlife Society’s Nature Store, and the adorable, endangered Key deer. Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge at the north end of the Keys is home to many protected species including the American Crocodile; Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge encompasses much of the backcountry in the Lower Keys; Key West National Wildlife Refuge at the southernmost end of the island chain including the Marquesa Keys.

Our volunteers help maintain trails and habitats, participate in regular environmental trash clean ups on beaches and wild areas, and help visitors understand the unique environment and the species that are being protected by the Refuges throughout the Keys. They also operate the Nature store at the Refuges’ Nature Center on Big Pine Key.

To learn more about the incredible diversity of fish, plants, habitats, and wildlife in the four Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges, visit the Nature Center located in Big Pine Key at 30587 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, FL 33043. The natural setting of the center allows visitors to see birds and other wildlife outdoors in addition to  numerous nature-themed exhibits, Kid’s corner and Nature Store inside.  Admission is free to the general public.

Click on map pins to learn more about the refuges

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VIEW THE PHOTOS IN OUR GALLERY

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