Events
Friday, October 4 | 5 PM until 9 PM
First Friday Booth Downtown Crystal River
Stop by our booth and find Silent Auction items to bid on, browse our mobile Nature Store, or just say hi to The Friends. Our Silent Auction will conclude at 8:45 PM, and winners will be announced live.
More information can be found on our flyer.
Saturday, October 12 | 9 AM – 4 PM
National Refuge Day
The Refuge will be putting on a full celebration with vendors, food, and more at the Visitor Center. Entrance to the museum is always free, and on this day entrance to Three Sisters Springs will also be free. Shuttles will run between the VC and 3SS all day.
Saturday, October 19 | 7:15 AM – 10 AM
Walk for the Wild 5k Challenge
Join us for a 3.1 mile walk beginning at the Visitor Center, winding its way to Three Sisters Springs and back, ending at our Nature Store. This is a free event, registration online is required, and you may choose to donate through a variety of ways if you wish to support The Friends.
Saturday, November 9 | 8 AM – 10:30 AM
Fall Birding Tour
Tickets are available via the link below, and in our Nature Store. Boats leave promptly at 8 AM from the Visitor Center at 1502 SE Kings Bay Drive. A buffet breakfast will be served after the tour and is included in the ticket price.