Weekend Interpretive Programs
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of public programs on weekends from April through September. Programs include guided nature, bird, and photography walks, as well as informative slide shows detailing the history of the Nisqually Delta and the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Unless otherwise indicated, all programs leave from the Visitor Center flag pole. Walking trails are beginner level, smooth with no elevation. Wear comfortable shoes. Feel free to bring binoculars or check them out from the Visitor Center. Programs are open to the public and free of charge, but the $3 Refuge entrance fee still applies. Programs will last anywhere from 1-2 hours, depending on the presenter and topic. Remember, pets are not allowed at the Refuge, and biking and running are prohibited. If you have any questions, call the Refuge at (360)753-9467.
Intrepretive Program Descriptions for 2009
America's National Wildlife Refuge System
Slideshow presentation in the Visitor Center Auditorium. Come see the why our National Wildlife Refuge System is called our nation's "best kept secret"!
Quiet Beauty: the Plants of Nisqually NWR.
Explore the Refuge with a focus on plant life.
Take Flight: the Birds of Nisqually NWR.
Explore the sights and sounds of various birds along the trail.
Introduction fo Nature and Wildlife Photography.
Explore the Refuge through the lens of your camera. An amateur nature/wildlife photographer and Refuge volunteer will lead this general introduction photography walk.
The Wonder of Nisqually.
Explore all the Refuge has to offer with this general nature walk.
Historic Nisqually.
May be a walk or a talk, depending on the speaker.
- Medicine Creek Treaty. Learn about the events surrounding the signing of the Medicine Creek Treaty, an important piece of U.S. history.
- The Farming Days. This program highlights the history of farming on the Refuge, including the Brown Farm era.
April 2009 
Day |
Date |
Time |
Program |
| Saturday |
April 4 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Sunday |
April 5 |
1:30pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Saturday |
April 11 |
1:30pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Sunday |
April 12 |
1pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Saturday |
April 18 |
9am - 3pm |
Farewell Trail Walk |
| Sunday |
April 19 |
1pm |
Historic Nisqually: Medicine Creek Treaty |
| Saturday |
April 25 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Sunday |
April 26 |
9:30am |
Quiet Beauty |
May 2009
Day |
Date |
Time |
Program |
| Saturday |
May 2 |
1pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Sunday |
May 3 |
9:30am |
Quiet Beauty |
| Saturday |
May 9 |
8:30am |
Take Flight |
| Sunday |
May 10 |
1pm |
Historic Nisqually: Brown Farm Days |
| Saturday |
May 16 |
No Program |
|
| Sunday |
May 17 |
1pm |
Quiet Beauty |
| Saturday |
May 23 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Sunday |
May 24 |
1pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Saturday |
May 30 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Sunday |
May 31 |
1pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
June 2009
Day |
Date |
Time |
Program |
| Saturday |
June 6 |
8:30am |
Take Flight |
| Sunday |
June 7 |
9am |
Take Flight |
| Saturday |
June 13 |
8:30am |
Take Flight |
| Sunday |
June 14 |
1pm |
Quiet Beauty |
| Saturday |
June 20 |
10:30am |
Historic Nisqually:
Brown Farm Days & Medicine Creek Treaty |
| Sunday |
June 21 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Saturday |
June 27 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Sunday |
June 28 |
1pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
July 2009
Day |
Date |
Time |
Program |
| Saturday |
July 4 |
|
No Program |
| Sunday |
July 5 |
1pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Saturday |
July 11 |
9am |
Take Flight |
| Sunday |
July 12 |
1pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Saturday |
July 18 |
8am |
Take Flight |
| Sunday |
July 19 |
1pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Saturday |
July 25 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Sunday |
July 26 |
1pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
August 2009
Day |
Date |
Time |
Program |
| Saturday |
August 1 |
1pm |
Historic Nisqually:
Brown Farm Days & Medicine Creek Treaty |
| Sunday |
August 2 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Saturday |
August 8 |
8am |
Take Flight |
| Sunday |
August 9 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Saturday |
August 15 |
8:30am |
Take Flight |
| Sunday |
August 16 |
1pm |
Historic Nisqually: Medicine Creek Treaty |
| Saturday |
August 22 |
11am |
Historic Nisqually: Medicine Creek Treaty |
| Sunday |
August 23 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Saturday |
August 29 |
10am |
Wonder of Nisqually |
| Sunday |
August 30 |
1pm |
America's National Wildlife Refuge System |
September 2009
Day |
Date |
Time |
Program |
| Saturday |
September 5 |
8:30am |
Take Flight |
| Sunday |
September 6 |
1pm |
America's National Wildlife Refuge System |
| Saturday |
September 12 |
1pm |
Historic Nisqually: The Farming Days |
| Sunday |
September 13 |
8am |
Introduction to Nature and Wildlife Photography |
| Saturday |
September 19 |
11am |
Historic Nisqually: Medicine Creek Treaty |
| Sunday |
September 20 |
1pm |
Quiet Beauty |
| Saturday |
September 26 |
10am-4pm |
Nisqually Watershed Festival |
| Sunday |
September 27 |
1pm |
Wonder of Nisqually |
