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Events are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center unless otherwise noted and are FREE, with the exception of events noted with $.
Kids Fishing Day
Saturday, June 8, 2013
8:30am-9:30am or 10-11am sessions
Program full - registration is closed.
Fishing demonstrations and instructions for ages 15 and under.
Catch and release fishing only.
Novice Anglers can learn how to cast a rod, identify types of fish and
enjoy the experience of fishing. All fishing equipment will be provided for the event,
and there will be staff available to assist.
Registration required.
Registration begins at 9:15am on May 1. Call 301-497-5887 to register.
Maryland “Free Fishing Day”
Saturday, June 1 & 8, 2013
8:00am–4:00pm
Patuxent North Tract Entrance
Experienced anglers can take advantage of Maryland "Free Fishing Day". No license required. Anglers must fish with their own equipment. State & Refuge regulations and fishing policies apply. Enjoy your day!
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Wildlife Conservation and Recreation Day
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Patuxent North Tract Entrance
Learn about wildlife conservation and recreational opportunities
through habitat exploration, children’s crafts, archery and firearm demonstrations.
Check website for details closer to the event.
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Honey Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 21, 2013
9:00am – 3:00pm
Join the Maryland State Beekeepers Association as they celebrate the Annual Maryland Honey Harvest Festival! Discover the busy world of bees and other pollinators while enjoying arts and crafts, honey tastings, candle making demonstrations, Refuge habitat tram tours ($) and much more!
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Friends of Patuxent
Run for the Refuge 5K
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Starting time is 9:00AM
Patuxent North Tract Entrance
Participate in this special fundraising race sponsored by the Friends of Patuxent! Contribute to the research and education missions of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and Refuge.
For more information and registration visit http://runfortherefuge.com/. |
Patuxent Wildlife Festival
Saturday, October 19, 2013
10AM – 3PM
Enjoy live animals, children’s crafts, tram tours ($), scientific demonstrations, and
behind-the-scenes research tours of the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center.
See where endangered Whooping Cranes and Sea Ducks are raised and studied.
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Wildlife Conservation Tram Tours
Schedule - Public Tram Tours - 2013 |
| Season |
Early
(March 9 -
June 23) |
Summer
(June 24-
Labor Day) |
Late
(
Labor Day -
Mid-November)
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Week
Days |
Reserved
Tours Only |
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
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Reserved
Tours Only |
| Week- Ends |
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM |
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM |
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM |
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Weather permitting, $ see below.
Tram schedules are subject to change;
Call 301 497-5772 to confirm schedule.
Tram information revised January 2013
Complete Tram Tour information here
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Events are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center unless otherwise noted and are FREE, with the exception of events noted with $. Call for details. If you have any special needs or requests, please advise us two weeks in advance by calling 301.497.5763.
$ Tram tickets are $3 per person.
There is no charge for children age 2 and under who do not require a seat.
* Tram Tour Fee subject to change for Special Events listed above
The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off of Powder Mill Rd. between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197 south of Laurel. Hours Open. Driving Directions
The North Tract Visitor Contact Station is located off of Rt. 198 on Bald Eagle Drive, just east of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Hours Open.
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