What's Going On......

Friends of the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancementof the refuge as a community asset. The Friends meet monthly at the refuge, please call 233- 3572 for scheduled dates.

New visitor center at the Refuge, browse the exhibits, see a variety of nature collections, and mounted wildlife. Complimentary brochures, posters and leaflets regarding the refuge system. NEW KIDS CORNER! Hands on activities for the young at heart! Current education display is" Cranes & Eggs" February is the beginning of the cranes return. Learn about crane behavior, and all their activities while on the refuge. See the display of different species of eggs, big ones, little ones and some in between. How about a Great Horned Owl egg or a Avocet egg?. "New", view the show case of items and products made from endangered animals taken from illegal animal smuggling trade.

NEW: Birding Kits & Binoculars: We have added something new for all that like to view wildlife. BIRDING KITS & BINOCULARS! Day use of the birding kits or binoculars are available at the refuge. Kits include, binoculars, Birds of Northern California identification book, Guide to Creek Birds of California, and additional birding brochures. Bioculars are also available to check-out for day use on the refuge. Have a group who wants to view wildlife, need binoculars? The refuge has additional binoculars for small group use. Take a walk, enjoy the cool crisp air, take a ride, and bring a friend, check-out a pair of binoculars or a birding kit and enjoy the outdoor beauty and view wildlife on the refuge!

Schedule of Events:

Wings of the Warners Festival (new name!) - September 20th, 2008

Jr Waterfowl Hunt September 27 & 28th 2008

Opening Day Waterfowl Hunting October 11 & 12th 2008

Jr Pheasant Hunt November 16th 2008

National Wildlife Refuge Week: Friday October 17, 2008 "Day at the Refuge"

10am Nature Walk-meet at Refuge Headquarters

12noon Lunch with staff-at the Environmental Education Site (Bring you own lunch) staff available to answer question regarding the refuge.

1:30pm to 2:30pm Feeding Native Birds-Slide show presentation on feeds and feeders. Headquarters conference room.

3:30pm "The Wonderful World of Willows" plant willows around the future observation blind on the newly completed ADA accessible trail at Wigeon pond. Meet at the Wigeon Pond parking area.

 

 

 

Various meetings and open houses will continue to be scheduled as the year progresses, so keep checking back for new listings, dates and times!!