A coalition of environmental organizations delivered more than 24,000 petition signatures and nearly 300 pieces of artwork from children to Gov. Brian Kemp’s office Thursday, urging him to permanently protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The groups, which included Environment Georgia, Garden Club of Georgia, Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and others, called on the governor to support pending legislation to ban future surface mining on the refuge’s Trail Ridge, a geological featur

Take a nature break with us in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge for #WorldWetlandsDay today! | Defenders of Wildlife

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4K views · 78 reactions | The Okefenokee Swamp Park 2021 LIGHT SHOW is in full swing! Here's a sneak peek of the entrance to the park, just follow the Christmas lights! Tickets are available online https://okeswamp.org/event/2021-light-show/?instance_id=23 | Okefenokee Swamp Park | Facebook

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most magical places in America. Learn about the history of the swamp, species that call it home, and so much more on a guided boat tour! For more information on the swamp, visit: https://visitkingsland.com/home/explore/okefenokee/ #okefenokeeswamp #nationalwildliferefuge #usfishandwildlife #nationalpark #kingslandgeorgia #southerngeorgia #boattour #historylessons | Visit Kingsland, Georgia

77K views · 1.9K reactions | Do Nothing For Two Minutes Take two minutes, turn up the volume as we take you to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia. Videographer: Charles Schultz https://cbsn.ws/2S8v7xm | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook