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Phone: 618-997-3344 |
Calendar of Events
| J A N U A R Y | ||
| Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge Meeting |  |
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| The first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| Take Pride in America Meeting |  |
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| The second Monday of each month at 7pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| F.U.N. Program | ||
| Families Understanding Nature (F.U.N.) Program are usually held on the second Saturday of every month. The FUN program provides a chance for families to come together to learn, more about local wildlife wildlife and to do fun educational activities. | ||
| 10:00 am 12:00 pm, Visitor Center | ||
| Eagle Tours |  |
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| Take a guided tour to visit an active bald eagle nest, and other areas around the Refuge where this threatened species can be found. Reservations Required. | ||
| The last two weekends of the month at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm, meet at the Visitor Center; Reservations may be made beginning December 13. | ||
| F E B R U A R Y | ||
| Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge Meeting | |
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| The first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| F.U.N. Program |  |
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| Families Understanding Nature (F.U.N.) Program are usually held on the second Saturday of every month. The FUN program provides a chance for families to come together to learn, more about local wildlife wildlife and to do fun educational activities. | ||
| 10:00 am 12:00 pm, Visitor Center | ||
| Take Pride in America Meeting | |
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| The second Monday of each month at 7pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| Great Backyard Bird Count |  |
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| To participate visit: www.birdsource.org. | ||
| M A R C H | ||
| Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge Meeting | |
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| The first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| Refuge Restricted Ponds open |  |
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| Take Pride in America Meeting | |
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| The second Monday of each month at 7pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| A P R I L | ||
| Guided Wildflower Walks on Rocky Bluff Trail |  |
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| Every Saturday at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm | ||
| Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge Meeting | |
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| The first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| Take Pride in America Meeting | |
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| The second Monday of each month at 7pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| M A Y | ||
| Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge Meeting | |
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| The first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| International Migratory Bird Day |  |
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| Take Pride in America Meeting | |
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| The second Monday of each month at 7pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| J U N E | ||
1st Week |
National Fishing Week |  |
| Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge Meeting | |
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| The first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
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Kids Fishing Day | |
| Join us for a day of family fun and fishing at the Image Marina on Route 13 just west of John A Logan College. | ||
| Take Pride in America Meeting | |
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| The second Monday of each month at 7pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| S E P T E M B E R | ||
| Wildlife & Wild Things Photo Contest | |
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| Up to five photos may be submitted at $5 each. Winners will be announced and photos will be displayed during the third weekend. See flyer for complete details and rules. | ||
| 8am 4:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| Friends of Crab Orchard Meeting | |
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| The first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| Evening F.U.N. Program | |
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| Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! Take a look at the wild and bizarre, the bold and the beautiful, and the truly unique bugs that live all around us. | ||
| 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Campground | ||
| F.U.N. Program Red-tailed Hawk | |
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| Families Understanding Nature (F.U.N.) Program are usually held on the second Saturday of every month. The FUN program provides a chance for families to come together to learn, more about local wildlife wildlife and to do fun educational activities. | ||
| 10am 12pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| Take Pride in America Meeting | |
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| The second Monday of each month at 7pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| Butterfly Roundup | |
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| Capture and tag monarch butterflies and send them on their way to Mexico. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Nets will be provided. Participation may be limited. Please call the Visitor Center to register. | ||
| 10am-12pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| National Public Lands Day | ||
| No entrance fees are charged at Crab Orchard NWR for this nation-wide event. Come and enjoy your national wildlife refuge. | ||
| Southern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days | ||
| JJoin Crab Orchard NWR at the annual Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days during the third weekend for a fun outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitor Center will be closed. | ||
| 9am 5pm (Sat);9am 4pm(Sun), John A. Logan College | ||
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Fishing Ponds Close |
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| Fishing ponds in the Restricted-Use section of the Refuge and Crab Orchard Lake east of the Wolf Creek Causeway will close at midnight. | ||
| O C T O B E R | ||
| Annual Friends of Crab Orchard Meeting | |
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| Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about this non-profit support group. Refreshments will be served. | ||
| 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| F.U.N. Program - Bobcat |  |
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| Families Understanding Nature (F.U.N.) Program are usually held on the second Saturday of every month. The FUN program provides a chance for families to come together to learn, more about local wildlife wildlife and to do fun educational activities. | ||
| 10am 12pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| National Wildlife Refuge Week | ||
| Wildlife & Wild Things Photo Exhibit |  |
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| A photo display of the many faces of Southern Illinois wild places. Vote for your favorite for the People s Choice Award. | ||
| 8am 4:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| Crab Orchard Open House | ||
| Take a self-guided driving tour every Sunday in October. This tour will take you into the Restricted-Use section of the Refuge. | ||
| 1pm 4pm; Start at the Visitor Center | ||
| Take Pride in America Meeting | |
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| 7pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| N O V E M B E R | ||
| F.U.N. Program Great Horned Owl |  |
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| Families Understanding Nature (F.U.N.) Program are usually held on the second Saturday of every month. The FUN program provides a chance for families to come together to learn, more about local wildlife wildlife and to do fun educational activities. | ||
| 10am 12pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center | ||
| Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge Meeting | |
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| The first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| Take Pride in America Meeting | |
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| The second Monday of each month at 7pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| Thanksgiving |  |
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| Visitor Center Closed | ||
| D E C E M B E R | ||
| Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge Meeting | |
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| The first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| F.U.N. Program Christmas with the Critters |
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| Families Understanding Nature (F.U.N.) Program are usually held on the second Saturday of every month. The FUN program provides a chance for families to come together to learn, more about local wildlife wildlife and to do fun educational activities. | ||
| 10:00 am 12:00 pm, Visitor Center | ||
| Take Pride in America Meeting | |
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| The second Monday of each month at 7pm, Crab Orchard Visitor Center. | ||
| VISITOR CENTER CLOSED |  |
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| We will reopen on December 26 at 8am. Happy Holidays from everyone here at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge! | ||
| For more information, contact the Visitor Center at (618) 998-5933. | ||
Last updated:
April 2, 2008
