Annual Events

Archives tour. Mark Madison, NCTC’s remarkable historian interprets some of the treasures on site. These include illegally smuggled contraband items seized by Fish and Wildlife authorities, such as stuffed tigers and bears, exotic ivory carvings, and furniture. Items of historic interest are viewed as well, such as Rachel Carson’s magnifying glass. The brief tour is a fascinating glimpse of items the public rarely gets to sees, and is of interest to audiences of all ages, but is particularly appealing to children. Members may join us beforehand for dinner at NCTC’s first-rate cafeteria that includes a wide variety of entrees, and a soup and salad bar. July 19, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Wine tasting. The Friends also hold a membership drive wine-and-cheese tasting. This is held in the lobby of the Auditorium building at NCTC. Please come to enjoy a sampling of sustainably harvested wines, and organic cheeses. The event is open to all. We encourage existing members to renew at this time and bring a friend or family who would like to join the Friends group. The museum at NCTC is usually open at this time. Aug 26, 2007 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (time is tentative).

Open House. Friends members have the opportunity to assist with this event for children and adults, which ofers hands-on conservation-related activities, wildlife demonstrations, presentations and films. Oct 20, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (time is tentative).

Ongoing Events

Films. Monthly conservation film presentations for course attendees and Friends members are offered in the evening the second Wednesday of each month. These will be announced by email.

Dinner with conservation speakers. Friends members to have the opportunity to have dinner with the lecturers from the “Conservation in the Community” lecture series. These dates and times will be announced by email. Of course, Friends members are always welcome at the lectures, usually co-sponsored by the Friends! Special Events Tree plantings. Members also have the opportunity to participate in tree plantings at the facility. This is part of the effort to restore the native hardwood forest. These events are scheduled on relatively short notice, and members are notified by email. For dates and times of upcoming events, contact FriendsNCTC@refugenet.org.