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All activities start inside the east entrance of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, 7 miles southwest of Folkston, GA, off the Okefenokee Parkway South (GA 121/23). All the activities this month are accessible to visitors who use wheelchairs.
Saturday, July 7
Amazing Alligators
11–11:30 a.m.
Experience a day in the life of an alligator. Join a ranger on the visitor center patio to see if you could survive the struggles of alligators through history.
Saturday, July 14
Critters of the Swamp
9–9:30 a.m.
Did you know there are black bears in the Okefenokee?! Come and discover the most common animals found in the swamp. Meet at the visitor center patio.
Saturday, July 21
A Tale of Two Trees
1–2 p.m.
Why are we cutting down the trees marked with blue paint? Join a ranger for this slide show at the environmental education classroom next to Okefenokee Adventures.
Saturday, July 28
Saving an Endangered Species
11–11:45 a.m.
Ever wondered what it takes to protect an Endangered Species? Join us as we take a look into the story of the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker and discover how and why it is protected. Meet in the environmental education classroom next to Okefenokee Adventures.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to our events for all participants. Persons needing reasonable accommodations in order to attend and participate in our events should contact Art Webster at (912) 496-7366 ext. 233 or arthur_webster@fws.gov. In order to allow sufficient time to process requests, please contact us for assistance at least five business days before the event.
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