Interpretive programs and tours are offered to the public during the winter season, January 1 through March 31. Call or stop in for a schedule.
The tours include excursions to explore the Bailey Tract, birding on the refuge, biking the Wildlife Drive and Indigo Trail, and wandering through the Shell Mound Trail. The birding tours are done along Wildlife Drive and are car caravan tours.
The programs are generally given at the Cross-dike Pavilion and are done on various topics including Crocodilians, birds, manatees, and endangered species. Programs on Fridays are done in the Education Center Auditorium.
Reading in the Refuge
Join a naturalist for story time at our refuge. Bring your family to hear an exciting book followed by a program highlighting our estuarine ecosystem. Story time is appropriate for pre-K through 8th, but everyone is welcome to attend.
Programs are seasonal, check with the refuge for a current schedule.
Your chance to get a Refuge Manager's Badge! Bring your family to the Information Desk in the Education Center to pick up this fun activity. Explore outside in the estuary and navigate through the exhibits in the Education Center to answer the questions. Geared for children 7-16. Return completed worksheets to the Information Desk and each child who participates gets a Refuge Manager's badge.
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