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As a joint offering of the Florida Manatee Festival, Friends of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, City of Crystal River, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, you can take a free shuttle right from the Manatee Festival to Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge's open house at Three Sisters Springs and the refuge Visitor Center! Fun and informative programs will be held throughout the weekend at both the Three Sisters Springs property and the refuge Visitor Center. Many conservation organizations will host information booths, including the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and manatee rescue and rehabilitation partners. Buses will run on Saturday, January 13th and Sunday, January 14th from 9 am - 3:30 pm with pickup and drop off located near the entry gate on 5th Street. Program location & times: Three Sisters Springs: 9:30 am Birdwatching Tour 11:00 am Native Plant and Wetland Walking Tour 12:30 pm Learn About Manatees Program 2:00 pm Beyond the Boardwalk Walking Tour Classroom at Visitor Center Presentations will be held in the classroom on both days. Check the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge website or Facebook page for details