Crab Orchard Photography Group
Bring your camera and dress for the outdoors (weather permitting) The Crab Orchard Photography Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except January 2019) from 8 to 11am. Meet your CONWR volunteer photographer/leader at the Visitor Center, then carpool and caravan to special locations in the Refuge to photograph the seasonal offerings such as wildflowers, butterflies, migrating birds, and other wonders of nature. The group will reconvene back at the Visitor Center to share pictures and talk about photography. No experience necessary! No reservations required! For more information contact the Refuge Visitor Center.
Junior Refuge Ranger Program
Kids ages 4 to 12 can become a Junior Ranger by completing certain steps in the Junior Refuge Ranger Booklet! This booklet is full of fun activities that can be done while exploring the Refuge with the whole family, next time that you come and visit us ask a Ranger for it.
2020 Bald Eagle Tours
Bald Eagle Tours are almost here! Call now to reserve your spot as Refuge volunteers and Rangers take you into the restricted area to look for Bald Eagles. Tours run from Friday, January 31 - Monday, February 3 at 8am, 11am and 2pm. The tour of Sunday February 2 at 8am will be photography focus.