News and Contests!
Families Gone Wild Barbara's Bakery offers Families Gone Wild, a contest geared toward getting people on refuges to discover and experience the remarkable diversity of wildlife and habitats that they protect. Submit a photo or video taken at a National Wildlife Refuge along with a brief write-up of your experience. Winner will be determined in a random drawing on or about September 18, 2009 from all eligible entries received. One winner will receive a 6 day/5 night trip for four to Alaska, including a VIP tour at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Zine-a-thon Contest- Trying to figure out what to do with the remaining lazy days of summer? As you sit poolside contemplating all things science, why not design your Zine (the mini - magazine that packs science in the palm of your hand)! The deadline is November 1.
The Big Sit On your mark, get ready, Sit! Start checking your lawn chairs and planning your snack menus - it's time to plan for the 2009 Big Sit! This year it's on Sunday, October 11, which happens to be the first day of National Wildlife Refuge Week (Oct. 11 - 17).
