"For man, as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive" (D. H. Lawrence, Apocalypse 1930). 

The Refuge Bookstore has currently stocked for purchase several kinds of Golden Guides (mostly for young kids) and birding field guides for adults: the Sibley Western Guide, National Geographic and the Kaufman Field Guide.

 Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you (Anonymous).

 “Just living is not enough," said the butterfly, "one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” ― Hans Christian Andersen, The Complete Fairy Tales

Presidential Proclamation - National Volunteer Week 2014

KPAX News (television) feature story by Jacqueline Quynh

2014 Montana Junior Duck Stamp Exhibit (above) featuring 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in Refuge Okefenokee Room or visit the Refuge Flickr website for scans of originals.