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Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
For More Information: Quivira Brochure (click here for pdf file)
CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS 20 November 2009: Roads are mostly dry, with a few wet areas from recent rains. All sections are passable for passenger cars, but may be slippery. Use caution.
Weather For detailed weather information here and around the state, go to the website below; for specific information on the Quivira area, enter zip code 67578: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crh/	FIRE DANGER: MODERATE
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Refuge is CLOSED TO HUNTING until further notice due to the presence of Whooping Cranes. CONSTRUCTION DETOUR: Construction delays on bridges at the south end of the Refuge will require that a portion of the tour remain closed through Tuesday, November 24. Visitors will still be able to travel from the Headquarters area north to the Wildlife Drive, but should be prepared to be directed to detour east to Raymond Road. Any updates on this project will be posted here. To see the detour route, press the button here:
Snowy Egret (Staff photo)	ABOUT THE REFUGE Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, along with Cheyenne Bottoms, was recently named one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas. As part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) offers opportunities for wildlife observation and photography, environmental education and interpretation, and hunting and fishing. Bird watching and wildlife viewing opportunities abound at Quivira NWR. Quivira NWR has two large salt marshes, and both are excellent places to look for birds such as mallards, wood ducks, pintails, white pelicans, shorebirds and more. Additionally, bobcats, coyotes, and other mammals are often seen lurking about during the heat of the afternoon. For a wonderful wildlife opportunity, Quivira offers an experience you won't find anywhere else in Kansas. Refuge Map (1.7 MB PDF) Use Magnification icon to adjust size
People	Activities	Wildlife
National Wildlife Refuges are managed to provide for the needs of migratory birds by preserving natural diversity and to provide places for people to understand and enjoy wildlife. The staff of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge are dedicated to the preservation of habitat for hundreds of species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish as well as to provide quality wildlife experiences for one and all. Staff Photo	Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, along with the support of the Friends of Quivira, are able to provide many special activities each year. Among these activities are Peeps and Pastries, Mother's Day Off, Annual Kid's Fishing Day, Monarch Mania and a celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. There are also ample opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography, hunting and fishing and hiking.	Quivira National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 300 species of birds as well as many different mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Many of the birds and mammals that live at Quivira NWR can easily been seen from the comfort of your vehicle as you drive the 14 mile scenic route through the Refuge. Additionally, you are always welcome to leave your vehicle to hike around the Refuge.
Contact Us Quivira National Wildlife Refuge 1434 NE 80th Street Stafford, Kansas 67578i 620-486-2393 Quivira@fws.gov Hours of Operation: Visitors Center - Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Refuge is open 7 days a week, daylight to dark.	Links of Interest
Last Updated: November 20, 2009
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks to afford persons with disabilities full accessibility or reasonable accommodation. Contact Refuge staff for information or to address accessibility needs. For the hearing impaired, use your State Relay System for the Deaf.

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Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

For More Information:

Quivira Brochure (click here for pdf file)

CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS

20 November 2009: Roads are mostly dry, with a few wet areas from recent rains.
All sections are passable for passenger cars, but may be slippery. Use caution.

Weather
For detailed weather information here and around the state, go to the website below; for specific information on the Quivira area, enter zip code 67578:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crh/

FIRE DANGER:
MODERATE

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Refuge is CLOSED TO HUNTING until further notice due to the presence of Whooping Cranes.

CONSTRUCTION DETOUR: Construction delays on bridges at the south end of the Refuge will require that a portion of the tour remain closed through Tuesday, November 24. Visitors will still be able to travel from the Headquarters area north to the Wildlife Drive, but should be prepared to be directed to detour east to Raymond Road. Any updates on this project will be posted here. To see the detour route, press the button here:

Snowy Egret

(Staff photo)

ABOUT THE REFUGE

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, along with Cheyenne Bottoms, was recently named one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas. As part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) offers opportunities for wildlife observation and photography, environmental education and interpretation, and hunting and fishing. Bird watching and wildlife viewing opportunities abound at Quivira NWR. Quivira NWR has two large salt marshes, and both are excellent places to look for birds such as mallards, wood ducks, pintails, white pelicans, shorebirds and more. Additionally, bobcats, coyotes, and other mammals are often seen lurking about during the heat of the afternoon. For a wonderful wildlife opportunity, Quivira offers an experience you won't find anywhere else in Kansas.

Refuge Map (1.7 MB PDF) Use Magnification icon to adjust size

People

Activities

Wildlife

National Wildlife Refuges are managed to provide for the needs of migratory birds by preserving natural diversity and to provide places for people to understand and enjoy wildlife. The staff of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge are dedicated to the preservation of habitat for hundreds of species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish as well as to provide quality wildlife experiences for one and all.
Staff and school kids sample water from the Marsh

Staff and school kids sample water from the Marsh

Staff Photo

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, along with the support of the Friends of Quivira, are able to provide many special activities each year. Among these activities are Peeps and Pastries, Mother's Day Off, Annual Kid's Fishing Day, Monarch Mania and a celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. There are also ample opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography, hunting and fishing and hiking.

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 300 species of birds as well as many different mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Many of the birds and mammals that live at Quivira NWR can easily been seen from the comfort of your vehicle as you drive the 14 mile scenic route through the Refuge. Additionally, you are always welcome to leave your vehicle to hike around the Refuge.
Black-Crowned night Heron eating a fish

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
1434 NE 80th Street
Stafford, Kansas 67578i
620-486-2393
Quivira@fws.gov

Hours of Operation:
Visitors Center - Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Refuge is open 7 days a week, daylight to dark.

Links of Interest

Last Updated: November 20, 2009

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks to afford persons with disabilities full accessibility or reasonable accommodation. Contact Refuge staff for information or to address accessibility needs. For the hearing impaired, use your State Relay System for the Deaf.