Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge 2012 Dragonfly Festival
The 11th annual Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge Dragonfly Festival is scheduled for September 7-9, 2012. The festival will be held at at the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge located at 4200 E....
View ArticleNational Wildlife Refuge Week 2012
National Wildlife Refuges across the United States are inviting nature enthusiasts to get outdoors during National Wildlife Refuge Week: October 14-20, 2012. During the week long celebration, national...
View ArticleNational Park Week 2013
During National Park Week 2013, a wide range of activities are available throughout the USA. National Park Week will be held from April 20 – 28, 2013. National Park Week is a good time to explore local...
View ArticleYuba River Salmon Tours
In October, enthusiasts can witness Chinook (king) salmon return from the sea to spawn on California’s Yuba River. Salmon-viewing tours will be held each Saturday, courtesy of the University of...
View ArticleNational Wildlife Refuge Week 2013
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is encouraging the public to visit a national wildlife refuge during National Wildlife Refuge Week 2013 (October 13-19). A number of refuges will offer special events...
View Article2014 National wildlife Refuges Free Admission Days
In 2014, U.S. national wildlife refuges will offer free admission to visitors on these days: January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 15-17: Presidents’ Day weekend September 27: National Public...
View ArticleU.S. National Wildlife Refuge Winter Wildlife Tours
The following wildlife tours are being held in national wildlife refuges across the USA: Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (Colorado) Wildlife Viewing Tours January 18, 9:30 – 11:30 am...
View ArticleWinter 2014 Bird Festivals
The following winter season bird festivals will occur during the 2014 winter season in or near U.S. national wildlife refuges: January 11, 8 a.m. Festival of the Cranes Wheeler National Wildlife...
View Article2014 World Fish Migration Day
World Fish Migration Day will be celebrated on May 24, 2014. In order to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish, World Fish Migration Day features a variety of local...
View Article2014 Christmas Bird Count
In mid-December, annual bird counts will begin in U.S. national parks. One of the longest running citizen science events in the world, the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) began in...
View ArticleUSFWS Birdwatching Events – February 2015
The following list includes bird festivals and other events that will be held on or near U.S. National Wildlife Refuges in February. Winter Wings Bird Festival February 12-15, 2015 Klamath Falls, OR...
View Article2015 USA Public Lands Fee-Free Days
Free admission days will be held at U.S. national wildlife refuges, national parks, and other public lands during 2015. The fee holidays are scheduled each year to encourage Americans to visit public...
View ArticleNational Wildlife Refuge Week 2015
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is celebrating National Wildlife Refuge Week from October 11-17, 2015. National wildlife refuges, managed by the Service, have been part of America’s rich...
View ArticleChristmas Bird Count 2015-2016
The Audubon Society’s 2015-2016 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be held from December 14 to January 5. Now in its 116th year, the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a twenty-three day event. The CBC...
View ArticleTexas Master Naturalist Program
Twenty chapters of the Texas Master Naturalist program are conducting training classes in the spring of 2016 for volunteers wanting to learn about natural resource and conservation management. The...
View ArticleUSA First Day Hikes 2016
On January 1, all 50 U.S. states will be participating in First Day Hikes, an annual national event that encourages Americans to celebrate the New Year with a guided outdoor exploration. Held in state...
View ArticleMichigan Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial Celebration
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and other partners are holding a yearlong celebration of the Migratory Bird Treaty’s 100th anniversary...
View ArticleUSA National Park Week 2016
Americans are encouraged to get out and enjoy nature during National Park Week, April 16 – 24, 2016. All National Park Service (NPS) entrance fees will be waived during National Park Week. Located...
View ArticleNational – International Days – Weeks – Months
This article lists some of the many national and international days, weeks, and months that are recognized in North America and around the world. This list includes celebrations of wildlife, nature,...
View Article2016 Federal Duck Stamps
The 83rd Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp went on sale June 24, 2016. Better known as the Federal Duck Stamp, the product was introduced at a special event hosted by the U.S. Fish...
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