The Okefenokee

08/24/2012

ONWR Ranger Program this weekend "Amazing Alligators" . . .

Did you ever wonder what your day would be like if you were an alligator at the Okefenokee? Find out at our next ranger program:

Saturday, August 25
Amazing Alligators
1–1:30 p.m.

Join a ranger on the visitor center patio to see if you could survive the struggles of alligators through history.

Learn more about our ranger program by visiting the following website:http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee/PDF/Okefenokee%20explorer%20August%202012.pdf

Photography Credit: John Reed

03/10/2011

Just wanted to let everyone know that we recently surpassed 5000 fans of The Okefenokee page. It says a lot that so many people love or respect the great Okefenokee.

03/03/2011

Here is info about longer hours at the Okefenokee NWR . . .

Attention Oke Fans! Visitors to the Refuge can now enjoy longer hours absorbing the beauty and serenity of the “Jewel of the Southeast!” Beginning today, the Refuge will be open half an hour before sunrise until 7:30pm daily. We, here at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, invite everyone to visit this unique ecosystem and explore the natural wonders that await you! Now, the chance to experience more breathtaking views of this wetland wonder is literally at your fingertips! A brief window of opportunity, between today and the beginning of daylight savings time, will allow spectacular views of sunset over the swamp to be seen DURING Refuge hours. We encourage you to take advantage of this awesome experience while the opportunity lasts! Questions or comments can be directed to the Refuge Visitor Center at 912-496-7836, or at [email protected].

02/13/2011

Okefenokee Spring Photography Workshop with award-winning nature photographer John Reed; March 12 and 13, 2011. Class is limited to first 30 registrants; pre-registration is required. More info on the Refuge website (follow the link and it's listed under announcements on the upper right) http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee/

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01/30/2010

Great News! The Okefenokee now has more than 1000 fans--and just under 1 month since this was started. Congratulations to all of us for loving The Okefenokee.

01/09/2010

Wow, more than 100 fans of The Okefenokee in less than 1 week. Cool!

01/03/2010