http://www.loxahatcheefriends.com/Events_files/EventsEDay.shtml (LINK HERE for full day schedule of events)

Saturday February 9, 2013 8am to 4pm rain or shine

14th Annual Everglades Day Festival Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge -“Healthy Everglades Healthy People”

An exciting panel discussion among health professionals, environmental scientists, and other leaders will keynote Everglades Day. This year we are focusing our speaker presentations and guided activities on Healthy Everglades – Healthy People, with presentations on the health of the Everglades and sessions focusing on the health of people.

Also guided nature walks, wading birds, Everglades Restoration, native snakes. Participate In Wildlife Presentations / Nature Walks / Live Music /Guest Speakers / 30+ Exhibitors / Food / Canoeing /Walking LILA Tours / Animal Olympics.

Some planned activities for the Everglades Day program include

• Lance Warley – photographer “Awesome” (see his Everglades Day blog at http://www.lancewarleyphotography.com/page2)
• Clive Pinnock – “Raptor Chapter”, live birds
• Roadside Revue – Music
• Live Animal presentations by the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Treasure Coast Preserve, and Palm Beach Zoo
• much much more!

Come join us and wear your walking shoes for this free (except for food) family fun and educational outdoor festival!

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 10216 Lee Road, Boynton BeachU.S. 441/State Road 7 – 2 miles south of Boynton Beach Blvd.Parking at Monte’s Packaging 1/2 mile south of Refuge entrance. Free shuttle to/around the Refuge.

For more information, contact the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge at 561-734-8303

In partnership with the Audubon Society of the Everglades, Friends of the Loxahatchee NWR, U.S. Fish& Wildlife Service, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, PBC Commission, and Palm Beach Post