Learn about Bears at Refuge’s Free Family Program

In an effort to promote a healthy balance between children, their families and the environment, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge will begin a new family-oriented program called “Families in Nature.”  Beginning with Saturday, November 22, these programs will be held on the 4th Saturday of every month through April.

Refuge Ranger Heather Bevis will engage children in “Bear Aware” activities on Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Refuge Education Cabin, behind the Visitor Center.  Families will be participating in a scavenger hunt, crafts, and activities focusing on bears.  The increased sightings of bears and bear activity on the refuge and in Wakulla County is prompting the theme.

Free entry into the Refuge for participating families, and there will also be prize drawings.  Please bring your own lunch and water bottle.

Other Families in Nature programs will be held on the following dates:

Saturday, December  27:  Whooping Cranes

Saturday, January 24:  Magnificent Migratory Birds

For more information, please contact the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge at (850) 925-6121.

This information originally published on November 13, 2008.

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