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Special Events 2010
Events are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center unless otherwise noted and are FREE, with the exception of tram tours and events noted with $.
Mid-March through Mid-November
Weekend Schedule: 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM & 3:00PM
Weekday Schedule: (Summer Only - Late June thru Mid-August)
11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:30PM
Weather permitting, $ see below.
Saturday, March 13th
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Join us for the Annual National Wildlife Refuge System Birthday Celebration! Enjoy live entertainment with musical guests “Magpie”, children's author Amy S. Hansen, kids’ activities, live animals and wildlife habitat tram tours.
Saturday, March 27th 9:00AM – 4:30PM & Sunday, March 28th
11:00AM – 4:30PM
Experience wildlife like never before! Come out Sat & Sun for the FREE art show & sale. Enjoy a preview reception with artists Friday evening (3/26). $ - Tickets may be purchased for the evening reception by calling 301.497.5789. Visit www.friendspwrc.org for more information.
Saturday, May 15th
8:00AM - 11:00AM
This program will introduce visually impaired people to nature and birding through hands-on activities and exploration of outdoor habitats. Participants will learn how to identify birds by sound, an activity that can be done in any outdoor setting. Registration required. For more information and to register, please call 301.497.5630.
Kids’ Fishing Day!
Saturday, June 12th
9:00AM – 1:00PM
Join us for fishing demonstrations and activities.
Catch & release only.
Hunting & Fishing Day
September (Date To Be Announced)
1:00PM - 4:00PM
North Tract
Go Wild for Wildlife! Learn about wildlife conservation and about local hunting and fishing opportunities
Patuxent Wildlife Festival
Saturday, October 16th
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week and Earth Science Week! Enjoy live animals, kids’ crafts and behind-the-scenes research tours of the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center.
Events are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center unless otherwise noted and are FREE, with the exception of tram tours and 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 or TDD 301.497.5779.
$ Tram tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens 55 and over, and $1 for children under 12
* 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.