On Saturday, December 2, visitors may explore the Three Sisters Springs property for FREE from 9 am to 3 pm during the Open House.  

The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge volunteers will offer guided interpretive tours of the boardwalk and wetlands. 

The Friends of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex (Friends) will offer free bus transportation from Kings Bay Plaza to the event. Handicap-accessible parking is available and walk-ins are welcome.
 
The Open House will include fun for the entire family. See manatees from the boardwalk, create a manatee mask, shop in the Nature Store, and stay for lunch! The Jarrito Burrito Taco Truck will donate proceeds from lunch sales to the Friends to support refuge programs, including environmental education, outreach, and wildlife monitoring and research.

For information on the Open House event, please call Jose Alonzo at (352) 232-9075. The event is sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Friends of Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Inc., City of Crystal River, Southwest Florida Water Management District, and the Citrus County Chronicle.