Return
to Index
ALASKA
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
7pm to 8:30pm
Eyes on Wildlife: Experience Alaska's
Wildlife Refuges through a Photographer's Lens
Loussac
Library, Wilda Marston Theater
Anchorage, Alaska
Join a US Fish and Wildlife Service professional photographer
to discover Alaska's wildlife stories through amazing images.
Help celebrate National Wildlife Refuge week with this journey
through some of Alaska's most remote wildlife refuges.
For more info: (907) 786-3389, kevin_painter@fws.gov
December 20, 2006
Starry Starry Night Celebration
Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Alaska Maritime NWR
Homer, Alaska
Winter celebration featuring marine discovery lab, music, crafts, and learning about our islands and ocean habitats.
http://IslandsAndOcean.org
Phone: 907-235-6961, E-mail: info@islandsandocean.org
May 10-13, 2007
15th annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival
Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Homer, Alaska
Alaska’s largest wildlife festival featuring John Acorn. Festival participants choose between over 50 different events, from advanced ornithology workshops, beginning backyard birding presentations, field trips and boat tours to arts events and children's activities.
http://IslandsAndOcean.org
Phone: 907-235-6961, E-mail: info@islandsandocean.org
<Back
to top >
CALIFORNIA
Re-occurring, every last Saturday of the month (October 28, 2006)
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Last-Saturday-of-the-month Refuge Tour
Seal Beach NWR , 800 Seal Beach Blvd.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Family oriented walking tour of the Native Plant Garden and a 1.5 mile walk along the wetlands with stops at Docent Stations along they way. Reservations are required!!! Because the Refuge is located inside the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach our tours are limited to 60 US Citizens, please call 562-598-1024 no later than 3:00 PM on Oct. 25th.
(562)598-1024
www.pelicanvan.org
February 7 - 12, 2007
San Diego Bird Festival
South San Diego Bay, Tijuana Slough and Sweetwater Marsh NWRS
Marina Village, Mission Bay
San Diego, CA
Field trips, workshops, exhibits
www.sandiegoaudubon.org
Phone: 619-682-7200
September 14-16, 2007
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wings of the Warners Migratory Bird Festival
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
Alturas California (far northeastern corner of California)
Bird festival celebrating the diversity of migratory birds at MNWR -- informational workshops, booths, children’s activities, music, food, and popular “Quack Me Up” duck-calling contest at the end of the day. Coincides with Alturas Chamber of Commerce Balloonfest - participants can get a “bird’s eye” view of refuge and wildlife.
www.alturaschamber.org
Contact Lynda Demsher: dldemsher@frontiernet.net, (530) 233-1958
<Back
to top >
COLORADO
Sat. Oct. 14, 2006
Noon
Kid's Crane Festival
Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
Monte Vista, CO
Bring the kids and learn something about the Sandhill Cranes that migrate through our beautiful San Luis Valley every spring and fall. A cookout lunch is provided for all before the fun and games begin. Fun for all ages including a puppet show, a heart-pounding migration game, nest searches, get your hands wet exploring a mock river system, and hands on exploration of animal skins, bones, feathers and beaks.
For more info call Jenny Nehring 719-852-3619 or check out:
http://www.slvrefuges.org
<Back
to top >
DELAWARE
October 13, 2006
8:00 am - 3:30pm
Environmental Education Workshop
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
2561 Whitehall Neck Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
This workshop will introduce teachers and volunteers to the National Wildlife Refuge System and the natural resources at Bombay Hook NWR. Participants will learn habitat management techniques used for migratory birds and resident animals, tour the Refuge, and explore a variety of habitats. Bring a bag lunch and dress for outdoor activities. Call to register.
302-653-6872 / tina_watson@fws.gov
http://bombayhook.fws.gov
Saturday, October 14, 2006
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Refuge Week Celebration
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (On Route 16 toward Broadkill Beach)
Milton, Delaware 19968
Live Reptiles, Nature-related demonstrations and exhibits, Nature Walks, Refuge Tours, Photo Contest, Silent Auction, Food & Games.
Phone: (302) 684-8419
E-Mail: FW5RW_PHNWR@fws.gov
Website: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/primehook/
Second Thursday every month
6:30 p.m. – Light refreshments, Lecture begins at 7 p.m.
An Evening At The Hook
Prime Hook NWR
Milton, DE (On Route 16 toward Broadkill Beach)
Monthly Lecture Series – Topics - Nov. (Secretive Saltmarsh Breeding Birds); Dec. (DE’s Deer Population & Management)
October 28, 2006
10:00am - 2:00pm
Native Hardy Orchid Symposium
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
2591 Whitehall Neck Road
Smyran, DE 19977
Native Orchids in Delaware and in your garden. Free program and lunch. Field trip after presentation by Bill McAvoy andDr. William Mathis.
302-653-6872 / tina_watson@fws.gov
http://bombayhook.fws.gov
October 29 and November 5, 2006
10:00am - 12:30pm
Bicycle Tour of the Refuge with Tina Watson
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
2591 Whitehall Neck Road
Smyrna, De 19977
The guided trip will be approximately 7 miles. Wewill make several stops to discuss habitats, wildlife managementtechniques, and to do waterfowl and raptor identification. Road is packed dirt and a bicycle with hybrid tires issuggested. Bring your helmet and check the air in your tires!
302-653-6872
http://bombayhook.fws.gov
October 31, November 7 and 14, 2006
8:00am - 11:30am
Tuesday Morning Birding Tour on the Refuge
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
2591 Whitehall Neck Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
Spend a fall morning enjoying the foliage, geese,ducks, raptors, and more!
302-653-6872
http://bombayhook.fws.gov
November 19, 2006
8:00am - 1:00pm
Prime Hook NWR Waterfowl Field Trip
Leaving from Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge or Meet at Prime Hook NWR
2591 Whitehall Neck Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
Bill Fintel will lead our trip at Prime Hooksearching for a variety of waterfowl and other bird groups, such as shorebirds, winter finches, sparrows, raptors, and more!
Call to reserve a seat on the van.
302-653-6872
http://bombayhook.fws.gov
December 3, 2006
8:00 a.m.
Birding Field Trip
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Milton, DE 19968 (On Route 16 toward Broadkill Beach)
Guided Birding Walk - Waterfowl
Website: http://primehook.fws.gov
January 27, 2007
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Who gives a HOOT! Owl program with Jim White
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
2591 Whitehall Neck Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
The program will begin with a slide show in theauditorium. The group will then proceed outside to the search and listen for search owls, barn owls, barred owls, and great horned owl.
302-653-6872
http://bombayhook.fws.gov
<Back
to top >
FLORIDA
Oct. 8-14, 2007
All day
75th Federal Duck Stamp Contest & “Ding” Darling Days
J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR
1 Wildlife Drive
Sanibel Island, FL
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Federal Duck Stamp, the contest to select the 2008-2009 stamp image will take place on Sanibel Island, where the father of the Duck Stamp, Jay “Ding” Darling, helped establish a refuge. The judging will be held in conjunction with the 18th annual “Ding” Darling Days at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The public is invited to view the exhibit of hundreds of Duck Stamp entries on display at BIG ARTS the week of the contest and will be able to sit in on the judging and special presentations Oct. 12 and 13. “Ding” Darling Days Family Fun Day will follow on Oct. 14 with all-free refuge tram tours, live animal presentations, hot dogs, and more. Birding and kayaking tours, environmental speakers, a nature photography contest, Junior Duck Stamp Awards, and showings of a historical film about Darling will fill the week with environmental activities for all ages.
239-472-1100 ext. 221
http://www.dingdarlingdays.com/
October 13, 2007
9:00am - 3:45pm
Ten Thousand Islands Celebrates National Wildlife Refuge Week!
Ten Thousand Islands NWR
Naples, FL
Port of The Islands Marina
Day long event includes: Youth Fishing Clinic*, Bird Walk*, & Photography Workshop*, Presentations: “Mangroves and Manatees: The Mysteries of the Ten Thousand Islands Refuge”, Manatee Cruise with the Port of the Island’s Double R’s Tours*
*Due to limited seating, pre-registration is required. Events are FREE!
For more information call 239-353-8442 ext. 222
or email Takako_Hashimoto@fws.gov
Oct. 8-14, 2006
All day
"Ding" Darling Days
J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR
Sanibel Island, FL
Ivory-billed woodpecker spotter Bobby Harrison and children's environmental author Lynne Cherry headline this year's eco-festival. The refuge will host a week of youth fishing, nature photography workshops, birding tours, wildlife and environmental speakers, and other special events. Festivities culminate on Saturday, Oct. 14, with Family Fun Day featuring free hot dogs, a butterfly house, wildlife presentations, kids activities, the current Federal Duck Stamp artist, and free narrated tram tours through the refuge.
239-472-1100 ext. 221
http://www.dingdarlingdays.com/
October 14, 2006
10 am to 4pm
Refuge Day
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Crystal River, Florida
Free admission and boat tours of Refuge. Wildlife and conservation education exhibits, hands-on displays, environmental education games, children's activities area, and live music throughout the day.
352-563-2088 ext 215 or fcnwr@atlantic.net
http://www.fcnwr.org/
October 28, 2006
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Annual Cypress Harvest & Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Boynton Beach, Florida
Join hundreds of volunteers at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach for a fun-filled morning of harvesting cypress seeds. The seeds will be germinated and planted at a later date to help restore the Florida Everglades. Amateur student photographers will be on hand to document the event. Admission is FREE to Harvest participants. Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. Bottled water and a complimentary, light breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP by Friday, October 20 to 561-805-TREE (8733) or PlantCypress@aol.com www.artmarshall.org
March 10, 2007
9:00am – 4:00 pm
Pelican Island Wildlife Festival
Pelican Island NWR
Sebastian, FL (Riverview Park)
Environmental exhibits, arts & crafts, live wildlife shows, boat & kayak tours, kids activities, live music, and photo contest. (Annual attendance over 7000)
(772) 562-3909 x258 info@pelicanislandfriends.org or bonalswanson@comcast.net
www.pelicanislandfriends.org
<Back
to top >
