Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge is 3,500 acres and part of the second largest freshwater ecosystem in the Coastal Plain. It is approximately 12 miles from Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area. The refuge offers 1,000 acres of open water dotted with huge cypress trees. The open water is ecologically distinct from the remainder of the 13,000-acre wetland system of which it is a part. It forms the base of a very popular freshwater public fishery including largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bream, and crappie. This open water is maintained by an earthen sill that was constructed in 1825. From Lakeland, travel west on GA Hwy. 122 for 2-3 miles. Entrance is on the left.
Location:
Rte. 2, Box 3330, Folkston Georgia 31537
Telephone
912-496-3331
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Jacksonville) Animals at Heart Organization
(Folkston) Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
(Brunswick) Disque Animal Clinic
(Jacksonville) Jacksonville Zoological Gardens
(Jacksonville) Northside Animal Hospital
(Folkston) Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
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01/10 Coming to The Folkston area
Azalea Festival Valdosta GA March9-10 Free admission to a festival drawing 20,000 people from all over the Southeast and beyond.
Catfish Festival Crescent City FL April5-6 Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual 'Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City's Eva Lyon's Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
Santa Fe Comm College Spring Arts Festival Gainesville FL April6-7 The festival is one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville and is known for its high quality, unique artwork. It is held in the downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. More than 130,000 visitors are anticipated each year.
George's Music Springing the Blues Festival Jacksonville Beach FL April5-7 Springing The Blues is a free outdoor blues music festival designed to celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts. The three-day oceanfront event features a number of renowned blues performers as well as numerous displays and activities geared for the entire family.
The Levy County Fair Williston FL April11-14 The Levy County Fair is a non-profit endeavor permitted by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture as a sanctioned County Fair.
Vidalia Onion Festival Vidalia GA April18-21 Cooking School, Miss and Little Miss Vidalia Onion Pageants, Onion Maze, Onion Cook-off, Tasting Competition, The Onion Run, parades, carnival, rodeo, street dance, onion shootgun shoot, as well as a Dutch oven cooking demonstration.
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