October 17

The following are confirmed events. Please check back often to see updates. All events and programs are free, some may require pre-registration.

Special Events Schedule
Date	Time	Event	Meeting Place
Oct 17	8am	Crane Tour - Limited Seating - Call 497-6322 to make reservations. (more info)	Visitor Center
Oct 17	8am	C.L. Dees Trail Tour- Come get a guided tour of the C.L. Dees Trail. New interpretive waysides just installed!	C.L. Dees Trail Kiosk
Oct 17	All Day	Ham Radios - Interested in Ham Radios? This fun hobby takes on a "wild" form at the refuge. More information at http://w5ue.net/k5w/index.html	Visitor Center
Oct 17	10am	Fire Academy - It's an important and natural part of the savanna. Participate in the Fire Academy to learn all about prescribed fire. The Fire Academy is a great and unique opportunity to get hands on with wildland fire operations.	Visitor Center
Oct 17	10am	Crane Biology - Refuge Biologist will give a presentation about the history of the Mississippi sandhill cranes as well as the current state of affairs. Come to learn more about this majestic bird and the efforts being used to conserve the population.	Visitor Center Theatre
Oct 17	10am - 2pm	Live Crane! - Come and learn more about the critically endangered Mississippi sandhill crane and get a chance to see one up close!	Visitor Center
Oct 17	All Day	Go fly a kite! - Make a fun critter kite craft. Plenty of room to fly your kite around on the lawn!	Visitor Center
Oct 17	1pm	C.L. Dees Trail Tour- Come get a guided tour of the C.L. Dees Trail. New interpretive waysides just installed!	C.L. Dees Trail Kiosk
Oct 17	2pm	Fire Academy - Kids of all ages will have fun and learn in this interactive fire program.	Visitor Center
Oct 17	All Day	Want to be a Junior Refuge Manger?- Kids ages 7-12 will enjoy filling out their workbook and earning a prize and the title "Jr. Refuge Manager"	Visitor Center