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(See March Schedule)

February2010

All programs are FREE except where noted. All programs REQUIRE advance reservations. Reservations are taken by calling 301-497- 5887.  Please advise us of any special needs in advance so that we may accommodate you.

Programs held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197, in Laurel, Maryland.

Winter Bird Walks
Wed., Feb. 10th, 8:00am -10:00am,
Wed., Feb. 24th, 8:00am -10:00am,
Ages 16+
Come in search of wintering birds on the Refuge. Field guides and binoculars are recommended. 
               
Wake up!
Sat., Feb. 13th, 10:30am-12:00pm,
Ages 5-7
Come learn who is waking up from a long winters nap in the forest.  Take a hike to discover who or what is stirring by looking for signs of animals and little green shoots. 

Nature Tots: Owls Outside
Thurs., Feb. 18th, 10:00am -11:00am &
2:00pm-3:00pm,
Ages 3-4
Introduce your preschooler to the wonderful world of owls through songs, stories and crafts in this interactive program.  It’s a hoot!

Explore Your World
Sun., Feb. 21st, 2:00pm -3:00pm,
Ages 16+
Explore the transient nature of all living things with phenology journals and observations.  Discover cycles such as flowering, breeding, and migration within your own special natural space.

Programs held at the
North Tract

The North Tract is located on
Rt. 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 32.

Winter Trees & Seeds
Sat., Feb. 6th, 1:00pm -3:00pm,
All Ages
Learn to identify trees and their weedy counterparts.  Discover the winter roles trees and weeds play and search for any sign of spring! 

Bird Walk
Sun., Feb. 7th, 8:15am -10:15am,
All Ages
Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike. Field guides and binoculars recommended.

Owl ProwlOwl
Sun., Feb. 7th,
5:30pm -7:00pm,
Ages 5+
Explore the Refuge at night while looking and listening for owls.
 
Signs of Spring
Sunday, Feb. 21st, 9:00am -11:30am,
All Ages
Come and search for the first signs of spring
sprouts such as skunk cabbage and spice bush on this guided walk.  Field guides recommended.

To find out about upcoming programs..........Join our list serve, or pick up a flyer at the refuge, or check your local newspaper or library.  Programs are also listed in the Volunteers <->Friends monthly newsletter. Annual memberships are available at $15.00, payable to Friends of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Inc., 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708-4027.

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March 2010

All programs are FREE except where noted. All programs REQUIRE advance reservations. Reservations are taken by calling 301-497- 5887.  Please advise us of any special needs in advance so that we may accommodate you.

Programs held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197, in Laurel, Maryland.

Discovery Hike
Sat., Mar. 6th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm,
Ages 8-10
Come explore the refuge woods and wildlife using not just your eyes but all of your senses!  Spring is well on its way and there is much to hear, feel, smell, and even taste! 

Beavers:  Makers of the Marsh
Sun., Mar. 7th, 2:00pm - 3:30pm,
Ages 8-10
Come learn about nature’s most famous builder and witness first hand their role in wetland formation.

Bird Buddies
Tues., Mar. 9th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm,
Ages 5-7
Learn about our feathered friends through stories, songs, and a trip outdoors in this
fun program.

Bird Walks
Wed., Mar. 10th, 8:00am - 10:30am,
Wed., Mar. 17th, 8:00am - 10:30am,
Wed., Mar. 24th, 8:00am - 10:30am,
Ages 16+
Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike. Field guides and binoculars are recommended.

Nature Tots: Baby Animals
Fri., Mar. 19th, 10:30am - 11:30am &
1:00pm - 2:00pm,
Ages 3-4
It’s the time of year when baby animals start coming around!  Introduce your preschooler to nature’s toddlers through songs, stories and more in this fun program.
 
PUPPET SHOW! Who’s Afraid of the Little Brown Bat?bats
Tues., Mar. 30th,
11:00am & 1:00pm,
All Ages
Who’s afraid of the little brown bat?  Join us during this time to find why you shouldn’t be afraid!  Learn the important role bats have in our environment and get to meet the characters after the show. 
No registration required.

Programs held at the
North Tract

The North Tract is located on
Rt. 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 32.

Signs of Spring
Sat., Mar. 6th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm,
All Ages
Explore the Refuge for the first signs of spring plants such as skunk cabbage and spice bush on this guided walk.  Field guides recommended.

Early Spring Wildflowers flower
Sun., Mar. 14th,
9:00am - 11:00am,
All Ages
Come and search for signs of wildflowers on the Refuge.  Learn which spring time blooms are the first to blossom!   Field guides are recommended.

Bird Walk
Sat., Mar. 20th, 8:15am - 10:15am,
All Ages
Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike. Field guides and binoculars recommended.

Owl Prowl
Sat., Mar. 20th, 5:30pm - 7:00pm,
Ages 5+
Explore the Refuge at night while looking and listening for owls.

Herp Search
Sun., Mar. 21st, 10:00am -11:30am,
All Ages
Join a refuge naturalist on this guided search for reptiles and amphibians.  Wear good walking shoes!

To find out about upcoming programs..........Join our list serve, or pick up a flyer at the refuge, or check your local newspaper or library.  Programs are also listed in the Volunteers <->Friends monthly newsletter. Annual memberships are available at $15.00, payable to Friends of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Inc., 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708-4027.

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