by Education Coordinator | Dec 3, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
Pigeon Key is looking for a new logo and so we are reaching out to previous students, visitors, and anyone else in our community who might be interested in the chance to show off your art and design skills! We would like the new logo to represent Pigeon Key and our...
by Education Coordinator | Nov 30, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
Florida’s most common species of sea turtle is the Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), which is named for its exceptionally large head and powerful jaw muscles. The adult loggerhead has a heart-shaped, reddish-brown top shell (carapace) and a yellow bottom shell (plastron)....
by Education Director | Oct 19, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
We were honored last month to be nominated as one of Marathon’s best summer camps for the 2021 Best of Marathon awards hosted by Keys Weekly newspapers. The Keys Weekly annual awards contest accepted online votes all month of September and the people have spoken....
by Education Director | Sep 28, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
This past July, Pigeon Key partnered with the organization MANG to bring juvenile mangroves to our shorelines. Around 1,000 red mangroves were planted with the help of volunteers and various local organizations. This project had been inspired by the founders of MANG,...
by Education Coordinator | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
There has been a lot going on here at Pigeon Key over the last few months with one of the biggest developments being the island is now officially connected to the main power grid that runs throughout the Florida Keys. Pigeon Key is and will continue to be primarily...
by Education Coordinator | Jun 14, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
Chris Rowell has been with the Pigeon Key Foundation for 11 years and is the Operations Director. He ensures that things go smoothly out on the island across all domains including maintenance of the grounds and buildings, education, and historical tours. Chris has...
by Education Coordinator | Jun 4, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
Callahan “Callie” Clarke is our Education Coordinator and has been with the Pigeon Key Foundation and Marine Science Center for three years. As a biologist, Callahan is essential when it comes to educating our visiting school groups on a wide variety of topics. She...
by Education Coordinator | May 24, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
Kara Siglin was born and raised in Washington, D.C. before moving out to Highland, Maryland. She studied International Relations, History, and Spanish at the University of Maryland, College Park. She lived in Madrid for a semester and was also a Teaching Assistant for...
by Pigeon Key Staff | May 3, 2021 | Latest News
Explore Pigeon Key and All It Has to Offer! Every year, millions of people come to the Florida Keys to enjoy their beach vacations. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better location to savor the sun, sand, and waves. If you’re planning a visit to the area and are...
by Pigeon Key Staff | Feb 2, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
Hello friends! We are excited to share that we have added two new members to our Pigeon Key family! We are proud to introduce our rescue ducks who we are currently fostering on Pigeon Key for the Marathon Wild Bird Center. These two have become fast friends with each...
