Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge

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July 8, 15, 22, and 29

Summer Junior Ranger Program Kid's 6-10 years old particpate from 9-2 p.m. in educational programs that include animal tracks, owl pellets, microscopes, nature games, scavenger hutns, field trips, watersheds, animal molds, and much more. Class size is limited and please call to see if the date you want is available. Contact Christine Donald at 731/538-2481 or by email

August 5th

Backyard Habitat Stewardship Workshop Workshop offered at 9:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. 2 hour program talks about how to attract wildlife to your backyard. Topics include: site analysis/inventory, bird identification, plants used to attract wildlife and much more. Contact Christine Donald at 731/538-2481 or by email

September 24th

National Public Lands Day Beginning at 9:00 a.m. until Noon. Cleanup of Grassy Island and Long Point units on Reelfoot NWR and possibly Lake Isom NWR. Other activities include weeding, building nesting structures, planting, and trail maintenance. Contact Christine Donald at 731/538-2481 or by email

October 9 - 16

National Wildlife Refuge Week Events all week long which include refuge tours, backyard habitat talks/walks, kid's day, bird walk, and more. Contact Christine Donald for dates/times at 731/538-2481 or by email

All refuge programs are provided at no cost.