Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

🌟 Join Us for Coffee & Construction at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area! 🌟

☕ Start your morning with a delightful cup of coffee while you chat with knowledgeable staff and the Bureau of Land Management’s Project Manager about the ONA Shoreline Stabilization Project.

You'll be updated on the construction progress and take a guided tour of the project area. Take this chance to gain insights into the work being done to preserve and enhance the unique resources of the public lands at the ONA. Discover the project’s goals, the techniques being utilized, and the progress achieved so far.

Important Details:

This event will involve walking off-trails and across construction site surfaces, so suitable closed-toed footwear is required.

The guided tour will require the use of a reflective vest (provided to attendees for the guided portion of the program).

📅 Dates: August 5th, August 21st @ 9am – 10:30am
📍 Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

Free Activity - Limited Space – Sign Up via our Partners at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum:

Link to the Aug. 5th: https://ow.ly/UgbN50WxpOi

Link to the Aug 21st: https://ow.ly/9lZy50WxpOk

Today we are spotlighting the zebra longwing butterfly. The zebra longwing is the State Butterfly of Florida! ☀️🍊
They can be found at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA all year round but are seen most abundantly around June. On average, adult butterflies live only 2-4 weeks. But, over time, the zebra longwing has developed a 'pollen milkshake' recipe that allows them to increase its lifespan to live up to several months!

Hermit crabs are commonly found creatures along the coast of Florida. While they do not harm humans and are easy to pick up, we ask that you do not. Hermit crabs are not pets and prefer to be in their natural environment rather than your hand! 🏖️
Despite their name, Hermit crabs are more closely related to lobsters than crabs. 🦞 There are 1100 species of Hermit crabs across the world! Hermit crabs live for around 3 to 4 years and can be anywhere from 1/4 of an inch to 4 inches in size!
Keep your eyes peeled for these friendly little creatures!🦀
📸: BLM

Interested in volunteering to better the environment? The ONA hosts many events yearly, such as beach clean-ups, mangrove planting, invasive plant removal, and so much more! If you are in need of community service hours or simply want to support the ONA, keep up with our page and regularly check our website: https://www.blm.gov/.../eastern.../jupiter-inlet-lighthouse

Photo Credit: BLM