Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
Pacific Region
 
Deer Flat NWR
13751 Upper Embankment Rd Nampa, ID 83686
Phone: 208-467-9278
Fax: 208-467-1019

Upcoming Events at Deer Flat

Contact the refuge for more information about these events.

May 23
June 7-8
June 8
June 27
July 8-12
July 27 @ 1:00 PM
Special Saturday Ice Cream Social
sponsored by Friends of Deer Flat!
July 22-26
October 5
October 8
Biweekly

 

Volunteer Social
What: Join us for a casual gathering where volunteers get to know one another and learn the “inside story” on current projects. Considering volunteering? This is a great time to ask other volunteers about their experiences. RSVPs not required, but appreciated (email or call 467-9278).
When: Usually 2 PM on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Where: Visitor Center.

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BioBlitz 2013
Public fish-netting trip with Idaho Department of Fish and Game during previous BioBlitz at Deer Flat NWR. (copyright Dick McKee)What: 24-hour intensive survey and celebration of biological diversity. Join us for Idaho's only BioBlitz...and one of the refuge's most popular events. While at the BioBlitz, you might want to also attend Kids' Fishing Day.

Where: Throughout the refuge. BioBlitz central will be at the Visitor Center. GPS and online directions are not correct--find correct directions here.

When:June 7-8
BioBlitz Surveys: Scheduled surveys on Friday and Saturday throughout the refuge.
BioBlitz Festival: 10 AM - 3 PM Saturday. (Detailed event schedule will be posted as event approaches.)

Event schedule:

The event schedule is as follows. Activities marked with an asterisk require pre-registration--email or call (467-9278) to pre-register.

Friday, June 7th
6:00 AM Bird Surveys*
10:00 AM Aquatic invertebrate sampling*
7:00 PM Bat presentation
9:00 PM Small mammal trapping demonstration (setting traps)*
10:00 PM Deer spotlighting survey*

Saturday June 9th
7:00 AM Small mammal trapping demonstration (checking traps)
10:00 AM BioBlitz Festival and Kids’ Fishing Day events begin
10:00 AM Boat trip to net fish*
10:00 AM Introduction to birding walk
10:30 AM-2:30 PM Insect-collecting expeditions (every hour on the half hour)
11:00 AM Boat trip to net fish*
11:00 AM Introduction to birding walk
12:00 PM Boat trip to net fish* FULL
12:00 PM Introduction to nature photography walk
1:00 PM Plant walk (tentative)
2:00 PM Introduction to nature photography walk

Interested in volunteering for BioBlitz? We need volunteers to help set-up and clean-up, attend the Bug Tent and Kid Craft room, take photographs, do prep work, help biologists in the field, and even fill our giant blue goose mascot costume. To sign up as a volunteer, please call Heidi (467-9278) or e-mail a BioBlitz volunteer application.

Contact us at 208-467-9278 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer during the BioBlitz.

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Fishing at 2012 Kids' Fishing Day (copyright Mike Shipman)Kids' Fishing Day

What: Participate in fishing-related activities and crafts, and then practice your new fishing skills! Fishing poles will be available to borrow, or bring your own. While at Kids' Fishing Day, you might want to also attend the BioBlitz
When: Saturday, June 8th, 10 AM - 3 PM
Where: Gotts Point

Contact us at 208-467-9278 if you have any questions or would like to help plan the event or volunteer at the event.

Interested in volunteering for Kids' Fishing Day? We need volunteers to help teach kids about fish biology, fishing ethics, water safety, and casting and rigging. To sign up as a volunteer, please call Heidi (467-9278) or e-mail a Kids' Fishing Day volunteer application.

Contact us at 208-467-9278 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer during the BioBlitz.

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Biodiversity Basics Camp
New friends discovered at a 2006 refuge summer day camps.Participants will discover how animals, plants, and people survive in the desert through indoor and outdoor activities, including hikes, experiments, crafts, and games. Children entering fourth and fifth grades in fall 2013 are invited to join us at this week-long, interactive day camp.

Camp will be held from 9 AM -12:30 PM from July 8-12 at the refuge Visitor Center. Contact us (467-9278) to register your child for camp.

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Desert Detectives Critter Camp
2006 Desert Detectives learn from "Aqua Bodies" activity.Participants will discover how animals, plants, and people survive in the desert through indoor and outdoor activities, including hikes, experiments, crafts, and games. Children entering second and third grades in fall 2013 are invited to join us at this week-long, interactive day camp.

Camp will be held from 9 AM -12:30 PM from July 22-26 at the Refuge Visitor Center. Contact us (467-9278) to register your child for camp.

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Scout Day
A refuge volunteer leads scout day activites at Lake LowellTake a hike! Make a nature craft. Scout day gives you the chance to meet other scouts, have fun, and earn wildlife badges for girl scouts or cub scouts. Usually held the first Saturday of each month from 1-3 PM at the refuge Visitor Center. Download a flyer to post where scouts will see!

Contact us at 208-467-9278 if you have any questions or would like to attend. Registration is required! Scout Day will begin again in Fall 2013

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Wild About Life Lecture Series

Lectures held October through May, usually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 PM at the refuge Visitor Center. GPS and online directions are not correct--find correct directions here.

Do you have a topic you'd like to hear a lecture about? Or know a speaker you would like to see invited? Please contact us (467-9278) with your ideas!

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Date
Speaker Topic
Slides from March presentation
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Ann deBolt, Natural Communities Specialist, Idaho Botanical Garden

Brighten Your Garden with Birds and Bees
Garden enthusiasts, learn how to enhance your landscaping by attracting birds and bees to your garden with fabulous native plants.

Slides from April presentation
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Jenny Barnett, Zone Biologist, US Fish & Wildlife Service

Eavesdrop on Bats
Learn how biologists eavesdrop on bats using specialized bat detectors to gain useful information about these nocturnal animals.

October 8

TBA

TBA

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Reading at the Refuge
Tim Mitchell reads about Percival the caterpillar to young refuge visitorsPreschoolers (and their parents!) are invited to Reading at the Refuge. Children listen to a wildlife-related story and participate in related activities that will help them learn about the environment. Reading at the Refuge is held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 10 AM and at 2 PM. Programs are held at the refuge Visitor Center. GPS and online directions are not correct--find correct directions here.

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Last updated: May 15, 2013