St. Marks and St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuges

05/29/2026

Don't forget to join Park Ranger Alex this Saturday, May 30th for the fun and fabulous youth salt water fishing program. Meet at the lighthouse and the program starts at 8:00 am and goes to 10:00 am. See you there!!

05/07/2026

Watercolor painting experience led by local artist Lee Fisher.
Saturday May 23rd 2026.
Limited to 25 participants.
To reserve a seat, please call 850-925-6121 !

05/05/2026

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The Newport Hunt Area at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge will now require hunters to obtain their permits through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission prior to participating in hunts. A limited number of permits will be issued, and all applicable State and Refuge regulations apply. Please visit FWC’s website for application details and deadlines.

05/01/2026

Join Ranger Alex for a fun-filled morning of saltwater fishing!

Meet at the lighthouse at 8:00 AM, then walk with Ranger Alex to the end of Lighthouse Point to fish. Fishing poles will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own.

Please bring water shoes, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and water/snacks.

04/28/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫,
Saturday May 9th & Saturday May 16th
Join us for an exclusive behind the gates tram tour led by Refuge Ranger Taymar. Tram will leave the boat ramp parking lot at 10 am. Run time 90 minutes.
All Ages Welcome
20 Seats Available Per Tour
TOURS BEGIN AT 10:00AM
MEET AT THE BOAT RAMP PARKING LOT
3443 LIGHTHOUSE ROAD
ST. MARKS, FL 32355

SIGN UP INFO:
SIGN UP AVAILABLE VIA EVENTBRITE FRIDAY MAY 1ST AT 11am
May 9th Tour Sign Up Link: https://BTGTourMay9.eventbrite.com
May 16th Tour Sign Up Link: https://BTGTourMay16.eventbrite.com

04/22/2026

04/18/2026

As a reminder the St. Marks NWR/FWC mentored youth turkey hunt is taking place on the Port Leon unit this weekend until 1 pm Sunday April 19, 2026. That area will be closed to the public during that time, so if you’re planning on hiking please choose one of our other numerous trails on our 88,000 acres and remember to recreate responsibly.

04/14/2026

Come stop in to our temporary visitor center located in the Natures Classroom, to meet new our new Nature Store Manager!

04/11/2026

NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK IS HERE!
This week follow St. Marks Refuge Ranger Taymar as we highlight two spotlight species per day! Each day one common along with one endangered species of the North Florida Complex will be featured.