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GEORGIA
October 14, 2006
11:00am - 5:00pm
Okefenokee Festival/Chesser Island Homestead Open House
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Folkston, Georgia
Living history programs, live music and singing, games, food
912/496-7836
http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee
November 18, 2006
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sugar Cane Grinding Event
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Folkston, Georgia
Discover how to make delicious sugar cane syrup, from start to finish. Cut and grind stalks fresh from the garden. Sample fresh-squeezed cane juice.
912/496-7836
http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee
December 9, 2006
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Christmas on Chesser Island
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Folkston, Georgia
Celebrate the holiday season at the Chesser Island Homestead with a hayride, luminaries, refreshments, caroling, and live music! Discover the region’s traditions as you tour a swamp homestead decorated with traditional homemade decorations. Warm by the bonfire while enjoying homemade cookies and cider.
912/496-7836
http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee
November 2006 – May 2007 (Second Saturday Each Month)
Nocturnal Nature
Join staff and volunteers to listen and look for bats, frogs, raccoons, and owls, as well as other creatures of the night, on a 1.5 mile stroll down Swamp Boardwalk. Pre-registration required!
912/496-7836
http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee
April 21, 2007
8:00am - 2:00pm
Earth Day/National Wildlife Week
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Folkston, Georgia
Join refuge staff and volunteers to help clean up the environment and learn how Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge protects, conserves and enhances habitat for fish and wildlife. The day begins with a litter pick-up on the refuge and adjacent Highway 121. Drop in the visitor center to learn ways to make a difference in your community. Then take off on a bicycle tour of Swamp Island Drive and stop at many staffed exhibits along the way. Learn about red-cockaded woodpeckers and their habitat needs. Discover how fire can benefit the Okefenokee Swamp. Find out which animals call Okefenokee their home.
912/496-7836
http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee
May 12, 2007
8:00am - 2:00pm
International Migratory Bird Day
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Folkston, Georgia
Join refuge staff and volunteers to help clean up the environment and learn how Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge protects, conserves and enhances habitat for fish and wildlife. The day begins with a litter pick-up on the refuge and adjacent Highway 121. Drop in the visitor center to learn ways to make a difference in your community. Then take off on a bicycle tour of Swamp Island Drive and stop at many staffed exhibits along the way. Learn about red-cockaded woodpeckers and their habitat needs. Discover how fire can benefit the Okefenokee Swamp. Find out which animals call Okefenokee their home.
912/496-7836
http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee
June 2, 2007
8:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Fishing Derby
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Lakeland, Georgia
Show off your fishing skills! Have fun in a Fishing Derby for children age 3 – 15 and a CastingKids contest. Attend a knot tying demonstration and discover which knots are best for different test lines. Find out how folks “grunt worms” for bait. Bring a plain t-shirt and get free fish art to wear home. Take home free fishing information and fun gifts. Free refreshments will be available.
912/496-7836
http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee
September 29, 2007
8:00am – 12:00pm
National Public Lands Day Celebration
Join us for a day set aside for service to our nation’s public lands. Activities include maintenance on the historic Chesser Island Homestead. Free hot dogs and refreshments for participants!
912/496-7836
http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee
October 13, 2007
11:00am – 5:00pm
Okefenokee Festival/National Wildlife Refuge Week
Visit the Chesser Island Homestead to discover how people once lived in Southeast Georgia at the time the refuge system was established. Learn how settlers made soap, brooms, butter, quilts, baskets, and other everyday items. Examine how settlers washed clothes, smoked meat, made pickets, and survived in and around the swamp. Sample boiled peanuts, soup, biscuits, and other items cooked on a wood-burning stove. Listen to the sounds of bluegrass music, stories, and four-note singing. Enjoy horses, mules, and other livestock. Join in the games your grandparents played - musical chairs, wheelbarrow races and more!
912/496-7836
http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee
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ILLINOIS
October 8, 2006
2:00pm
Wild Things and Wild Places Photo Contest Reception and Exhibit
Crab Orchard NWR, Visitor Center
Marion, IL
Amateur photo contest exhibit of over 200 Southern Illinois photos. Reception announcing winners at 2pm. Exhibit will remain open during regular business hours (8:00am-4:30pm) through Saturday, October 21, 2005
618/998-5933/karin_magera@fws.gov
October 14, 2006
8:00 am
Woodland Trail Birding Walk
Crab Orchard NWR, Visitor Center/Woodland Trail
Marion, IL
Guided birding walk on easy one mile trail through an oak-hickory forest with many common woodland birds.
618/998-5933/karin_magera@fws.gov
October 14, 2006
1:00 pm
Rocky Bluff Nature Walk
Crab Orchard NWR, Rocky Bluff Trail
Marion, IL
Guided one-half mile walk along Crab Orchard NWR's premiere trail: Rocky Bluff Trail. This trail is of moderate difficulty with rolling terrain as you walk along sandy bluffs, Grassy Creek and a waterfall.
618/998-5933/karin_magera@fws.gov
October 21, 2006
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
National Wildlife Refuge Day - "Aliens among us"
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge / Savanna District
Thomson, IL
Birders, young and old will start out the day at 7:30 watching birds as they migrate to their winter home. The morning with finish up with two presentations on "Aliens among us" - Asian Carp and Ancient Fish species / Mussels of the Mississippi River.
815-273-2732 / Pam_Steinhaus@fws.gov
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INDIANA
October 14, 2006
9:00 am -11:00 am
Muscatatuck 40th Birthday Celebration
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Seymour, IN
Birthday cake and speakers talking about the history of the refuge. Following the program will be the "Log Cabin Day" festival at the Refuge historic site, Myers Cabin, sponsored by the Muscatatuck Wildlife Society. Log Cabin Day will feature a free ham and bean dinner, old-time music, horse-drawn wagon rides into the Refuge "Closed Area", old-time crafts, and kid's activities.
812-522-4352 or Muscatatuck@fws.gov
May 12, 2007
all day
Wings Over Muscatatuck Bird Festival
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Seymour, IN
Guided bird tours of Muscatatuck NWR, bird walks, wildlife interpretive programs, live birds-of-prey, wildflower walks, kid's activities, birdhouse-building, wildlife artists, vendors, and food.
812-522-4352 or Muscatatuck@fws.gov
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IOWA
November 10 - 12, 2006
6 PM Friday, Nov. 10 through 3 PM Sunday, Nov. 12
5th Annual Rivers & Bluffs Fall Birding Festival
Upper Mississippi National Wildlife & Fish Refuge, IA, MN and WI
Headquartered at Lansing, Iowa
Field trips to 3-states to see 15-18,000 Tundra Swans and 200-300,000 other waterfowl; in-door programs by naturalists with live birds and other speakers; boat excursions on Mississippi River; vendors; homemade sourdough pancake breakfasts 2-days; live music Sat. Night with silent and live auctions to benefit conservation via Friends of Pool 9.
E-mail: Ric.Zarwell@mchsi.com
www.lansingiowa.com
December 23, 2006
9:00am – 1:00pm
Christmas Bird Count
Neil Smith NWR
Prairie City, Iowa
Annual count of winter birds at Neal Smith NWR. Come prepared for weather conditions.
contact Jeff Krueger at 515-994-3400 or Jeffrey_Krueger@fws.gov
www.tallgrass.org
April 21, 2007
8:30am - 12:30pm
Earth Day 2007
Neil Smith NWR
Prairie City, Iowa
Earth Day is observed at Neal Smith NWR with a prairie rescue stewardship day. Activities include brush cutting and removal, fence removal, litter pickup and more. A free lunch is provided for volunteers. Participants must pre-register.
Contact Al Murray at 515-994-3400 or Al_Murray@fws.gov
www.tallgrass.org
May 12, 2007
9:00am – 4:00pm
International Migratory Bird Day
Neil Smith NWR
Prairie City, Iowa
Programs, exhibits, games, crafts.
515-994-3400 or Sara_Hollerich@fws.gov
www.tallgrass.org
Saturday, June 2, 2007
6:00 a.m.
RefugeFest
Desoto NWR
Missouri Valley, Iowa
Fishing contests, boat rides, fish and wildlife educational programs, and food
http://www.fws.gov/midwest/desoto/
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LOUISIANA
October 13, 2007
10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
10th anniversary Fall Celebration for National Wildlife Refuge Week
Black Bayou Lake NWR
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
We will be celebrating with a free fish fry, free canoeing, raffle of a painting and a new kayak, lots of children's activities, new T-shirts and other gift shop items, baby alligator snapping turtle release with biologist Dr. John Carr, author Dee Scallan with activities based on her new "Moby Pincher" book set at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, partner groups (Biedenharn Museum, Children's Museum, Zoo, ULM Biology Club, Monroe Garden Study League, Masur Museum, the Monroe City Schools Technology Team is setting up and running 9 activities for children and families, and also Girl Scouts can earn a badge by participating in those activities? ) - and more, of course.
318-387-1114, http://www.friendsofblackbayou.org/
October 7 - 14, 2006
Oct. 7, 3:00 p.m., Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., Oct 14, 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
National Wildlife Refuge Week Events, culminating in our Fall Celebration Day.
Black Bayou Lake NWR, Ouachita Parish
Monroe, Louisiana
Week long events: Sat. Oct 7th, Judging of the 3rd annual photo contest and a presentation by Margaret Sartor, who teaches photography at Duke University, Oct. 9th Wild Tea Party, Oct. 10 Biologist presentation of research about black bears in LA, Oct. 12: Something Fishy - Hatchery biologist presentation about her work, Oct. 13, Tracking Bird Migration - discussion about researchers use of technology at the National Wetlands Research Center, Oct. 14: Fall Celebration Day !!! The public is invited to the Friends of Black Bayou's Fall Celebration. Bring the entire family for a day of Free food, drinks and fun activities, including free canoe rides, children's activities, live exhibits, and a handmade canoe raffle. Winners from the photo contest will also be displayed.
318-387-1114
http://www.friendsofblackbayou.org/
October 14, 2006
9 am - 4 pm
Wild Things
Southeast LA Refuges
Lacombe, LA
30 guest exhibitors, live music, food, canoe, van, and pontoon boat tours
985-882-2000
southeastlouisiana@fws.gov
October 21, 2006
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wildlife Refuge Week Celebration
Headquarters Unit of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge -- Bossier Parish, LA, Drive to the western end of Sunflower Road, off of Highway 71, approximately 1/4 mile south of the Jimmy Davis Highway.
This will be a free fun-filled family event that includes a birding walk, a dragonfly and butterfly walk, a reptile and amphibian search, a tour of the refuge, games and activities for kids and families, and a fish fry.
Call or email Denise at 318-894-9796 and rok08@netzero.com, or call or email Nancy at 318-868-3255 and nmcpa@aol.com.
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