by Pigeon Key Staff | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
“Kelly McKinnon, executive director of the Pigeon Key Foundation, has lived for 14 years on the tiny historic island beneath the Middle Florida Keys’ Old Seven Mile Bridge. Currently, the personable 40-year-old is one of only four full-time island residents. Kelly,...
by Pigeon Key Staff | Jan 20, 2021 | Latest News, Blog
Every year, millions of visitors come down to the Florida Keys to fish in the crystal-clear waters. Anglers seek out recreational and commercial target species such as tarpon, bonefish, and snook. But the ocean is not as full as it once was. All over the globe, people...
by Pigeon Key Staff | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog, Latest News
Do not be fooled by the name sea hare, this creature does not have fur or the ability to jump and probably is not the best pet. Instead, it is a rather large sized marine slug, named for its ear-like projections called “rhinophores,” that look like rabbit ears but...
by Pigeon Key Staff | Dec 9, 2020 | Latest News, Blog
We are excited to announce our latest partnership with the Faro Blanco Resort and Marina! The “Friends of Pigeon Key” program now allows multiple discounts throughout the resort by presenting your ferry ticket stub! In order to get to Pigeon Key you have...
by Pigeon Key Staff | Nov 30, 2020 | Latest News, Blog
November is National Native American Heritage Month and long before the Keys were explored and colonized by the Spanish, the islands were first home to multiple tribes of Native Americans. It is suspected that the Tequestas and Calusas tribes lived in the Florida...
by Pigeon Key Staff | Nov 16, 2020 | Blog, Latest News
Today is America Recycles Day! Since 1997, November 15 has been a national holiday dedicated to celebrating and educating the public about the importance and impact of recycling. Recycling reduces the amount of trash in landfills, helps conserve resources, decreases...
by Pigeon Key Staff | Nov 4, 2020 | Latest News, Blog
Casey Howley–Brigham has been a part of The Pigeon Key Foundation and Marine Science Center staff for the past 6 years and the Education and Summer Camp Director since 2018. She is the main contact and organizer for our education groups and summer camps, maintains the...
by Pigeon Key Staff | Oct 8, 2020 | Latest News, Blog
The ocean is rife with intimidating and effective predators, both big and, unexpectedly, tiny. The most infamous are large animals such as great white sharks, killer whales, and colossal squids. However, some less obvious predators possess incredible adaptations which...
by Pigeon Key Staff | Sep 30, 2020 | Latest News, Blog
Admission to Pigeon Key will be Buy One, Get One through the 15th of October! Our island tour consists of a guided, historical account of how Pigeon Key came to be. The island was turned into a work camp for Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railway and has served as...
by Pigeon Key Staff | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Latest News
The following information below will apply to historical tours when they resume August 8th Spots on the ferry boat will be limited and visitor’s will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets can be purchased in-person at our Visitor’s Center...
