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Upcoming Events

 

Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends "Naturally Speaking" Quarterly Speaker Series

Please check back for information on the next "Speaker Series" event!

 

Kids' Fishing Day  (Download 2008 flyer)

The Seventh Annual Kids' Fishing Day was held Saturday, June 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Please check back in April 2009 to get the details for the June 2009 event.

Girl holding fish at Kid's Fishing DerbyFREE!  Kids ages 5-15 can join refuge staff and partners for a fun-filled day of fishing how-to's and hands-on fishing in the 35 acre Wilna Pond.  Knot tying, fish identification and habitats, safety, laws and ethics, and casting lessons are all covered in the Fishing Clinic before the young anglers are cut loose to try their new skills out in the Wilna Pond.  Fishing fun will be followed by grilled hot dogs and other goodies, complements of Wal-Mart of Tappahannock.  There will be lots of prizes and great goody bags. 

Kids must be accompanied by an adult and advanced registration is required (space is limited to only 30 participants).  Registration begins May 5, 2008.  The refuge will supply bait and rods/reels if needed.  Come join the fun!  To register, call 804-333-1470.

 

Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends

Meet the first Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m. at the Wilna Lodge, located on the Wilna tract of the Refuge.  Contact Ann Graziano at (804) 366-2343 or by email at annlee@dishmail.net for more info.

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Learn more about the Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends!

 

Last Updated: July 3, 2008
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Eastern Virginia Rivers NWR Complex
P.O. Box 1030
Warsaw, VA 22572

Office: (804) 333-1470
Fax: (804) 333-3396
E-mail: Rappahannock River Valley NWR

 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Rappahannock River Valley NWR
P.O. Box 1030
Warsaw, VA 22572

Office: (804) 333-1470
Fax: (804) 333-3396
E-mail: Rappahannock River Valley NWR