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Savor Fall Events on Refuges

A world of seasonal wonders awaits you this fall at a National Wildlife Refuge. The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the world's premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife and plants. There is a National Wildlife Refuge within an hour's drive of most major cities.
Here is a sampling of early fall events:

Enjoy a Regional Wildlife Festival

November 3-8 − Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Join nature enthusiasts at the 13th Annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The event will feature over 100 field trips, including birding trips to area National Wildlife Refuges (Mackay Island, Pea Island, Ocracoke, Mattamuskeet and Alligator River) as well as kayaking, lighthouse tours and history lessons. Learn to use decoys and calls on a mock duck hunt and attend a wildlife photography class with a pro.

For more information: http://www.wingsoverwater.org/ or call 252-216-9464 to order a program book with the registration form, map and trip descriptions.
For more information on the refuge: http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/ or 252-473-1131.

Enjoy an Annual Art Fair

November 21-22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. − DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Iowa
Take in the Art of the Wild Show & Sale, an annual event featuring artwork, photography, carvings and more from local artists.

For more information: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/desoto/ or 712-642-2772.

Make Like a Duck

Friday, November 27 − White River National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas
Compete in a World Championship Duck-Calling Competition, a ritual part of the annual Wings Over the Prairie Festival. For more information: http://www.fws.gov/whiteriver/ or Matt Conner 870-282-8249.

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