WHEN: Saturday February 8, 2014 8am to 4pm rain or shine

WHAT: 15th Annual Everglades Day Festival –“EVERGLADES THEN & NOW”

WHERE: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach

COST: Free (except for food)

Exciting speakers, workshop programs, and guided activities, including representative from the Seminole Tribe, will highlight this year’s theme – Everglades Then & Now.

Also guided nature walks, wading birds, native & invasive snakes. Participate In LIVE Wildlife Presentations / Nature Walks / Live Music /Guest Speakers / 30+ Exhibitors / Canoeing /Kids Fishing /Walking LILA Tours / Animal Olympics.

 New this year, FOOD TRUCKS and Kids Archery workshop.

Spanish and Creole speaking translators will be available. Also, a free handicapped accessible van.

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach U.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.

More information will be coming – meanwhile SAVE THE DATE!

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

Contact: Serena Rinker 561-735-6029 serena_rinker@fws.gov

Susan Snyder 561-627-7829 roysue@bellsouth.net