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Visitors take part in The Big Sit! , a bird-counting event, at Patuxent Research Refuge in Maryland. Scores of refuges will invite the public to join in this event and others to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 14-20. |
| Credit: Mike Carlo/USFWS |
Wild Angles: News From the National Wildlife Refuge System
News for October 2012
RSSFall for Nature
At a National Wildlife Refuge
Could there be a more colorful season to relish being outdoors in nature? Explore a wildlife refuge and renew your sense of wonder. Take in a fall festival or a special refuge holiday event. See wildlife you don’t usually see. Enjoy a hike or a paddle. Discover a new world of excitement.
Wildlife refuges can do your body a world of good, too. Get fit and soothe your mind with a walk in a tranquil outdoor setting.
Visit a refuge and see what all the excitement is about.
October 2012 Events
National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 14-20
November 2012 Events
December 2012 Events
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov. Connect with our Facebook page, follow our tweets, watch our YouTube Channel, and download photos from our Flickr page.
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