Babcock/Webb WMA celebrates 75 years on January 21st
Florida has one of the largest wildlife conservation land systems in the United States. These lands secure habitat for many of the state’s threatened and endangered species. The Fred Babcock/Cecil Webb Wildlife Management Area in Charlotte County (not to be confused with Babcock Ranch) was purchased in 1941 and will be the site of a kick-off celebration January 21, 2017 from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.. The entrance to Babcock Webb is located on Tucker Grade (exit 158) off I-75.
The event will offer range of free fun family activities including fishing, shooting sports, kayaking, hayrides with biologists, and many other educational activities and exhibits.
An early morning Red-cockaded Woodpecker birding tour of Babcock Webb WMA will be available. Offered by reservation only, participants will tour the area with FWC biologists and Wildlife Viewing Program staff.
This kick-off event is the first in a year-long schedule of activities around the state. Visit the 75th WMA Anniversary website for more information (link below).
