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ARTHUR R. MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

LEARNING AT LOXAHATCHEE

Lecture

Please come and join us!  The following program is being offered at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. 

Non-native Lizards of South Florida

Thursday, February 21 at 1:30 pm • Meet at the Visitor Center

Speaker: Justin Dalaba • University of Florida • Science Writer and Outreach Coordinator

Description: Justin is an expert on lizards and will report on the invasive lizard species that threaten south Florida. Live lizards will be on display.

The refuge is located off U.S. 441/SR 7, two miles south of SR 804 (Boynton Beach Blvd.) and three miles north of SR 806 (Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue).  The refuge is currently open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.  Refuge hours are posted at each entrance.  The Visitor Center hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week.  An entrance fee of $5.00 per vehicle or $1.00 per pedestrian is charged.  A variety of annual passes, including a $12.00 refuge specific annual pass, are available.  Please visit the refuge website at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/ arm_loxahatchee  or call the Administration Office at (561) 732-3684.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov. Connect with our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/usfwssoutheast, follow our tweets at www.twitter.com/usfwssoutheast, watch our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/usfws and download photos from our Flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwssoutheast.

See you there!!