ARTHUR R. MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Cypress Swamp Boardwalk Closed Until July 16 The Cypress Swamp Boardwalk has been closed for cleaning and repairs. It is expected to reopen July 16. Visitor Center Exhibits to Close July 11 - 15 Starting Friday, July 11 and continuing through Tuesday, July 15, the exhibits in the Visitor Center will get some much needed cleaning and repair. The Visitor Center exhibits opened in October of 2009; there has not been any significant cleaning or repair of the exhibits since then. SCHEDULED PROGRAMS July 2014 Tram Tours of the Marsh Every Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Every Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Every Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Take a Tram tour of the marsh with our volunteer naturalist, who will take you from the Visitor Center to the boat ramp to the LILA impoundments, then back through the C10 impoundment and the Marsh Trail, across to the Arthur R. Marshall kiosk and back to the Visitor Center. Your guide will talk about the Refuge, its birds and other wildlife, the ongoing research in the mini-Everglades impoundments of LILA, and answer all your questions in the comfort of your shaded electric tram. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call the Visitor Center at 561-734-8303. Guided Canoe Trips Saturday, July 5, 8:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Meet at the Lee Road Boat Ramp to enjoy a beautiful canoe tour through a portion of the Refuge interior. You may rent a canoe for $32 from Loxahatchee Canoeing or bring your own. (One canoe seats 2 to 3 people.) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call the Visitor Center at 561-734-8303. Enjoy this 3-minute video made on the canoe trail: youtube/watch?v=BW49VXaOvGU&feature=related Full Moon Guided Canoe Trips Saturday, July 12, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Meet at the Lee Road Boat Ramp to enjoy a guided moonlight canoe tour through a portion of the Refuge interior. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants and bring a flashlight and bug spray. Canoe rental from Loxahatchee Canoeing is $32; you may not bring your own. (One canoe seats 2 to 3 people.) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - PLEASE CALL LOXAHATCHEE CANOEING at 561-733-0192. Guided Bird, Butterfly and Wildflower Walks Every Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Join our volunteer naturalist for an early morning nature walk and see how many birds and other critters you can spot. Learn about our migratory and year-round residents of the Refuge and their habitat. Your guide will discuss the marsh ecology, answer your questions and identify the birds, butterflies, plants, reptiles and anything else you might find along the way. Meet in the Marsh Trail parking lot. Roving Naturalist on Cypress Swamp Boardwalk Every Tuesday, 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Every Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. A volunteer naturalist will be strolling around the Cypress Swamp Boardwalk, answering questions and discussing flora and fauna of the swamp. Roving Naturalist on Marsh Trail Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. A volunteer naturalist will be strolling around the Marsh Trail, discussing the marsh ecology, answering questions and identifying birds, butterflies, plants, reptiles and anything else you might find along the way. *** Programs subject to change, for more information on any of the activities and programs, please call the Visitor Center at (561) 734-8303 or the Administration Office at (561) 732-3684.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:50:48 +0000
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