A Service employee leads a group on a hike; the attendees look through binoculars at wildlife

Interpretive signs are posted throughout the Tsuga Trail, highlighting nature concepts as well as refuge management techniques.

The refuge hosts Summer Fest on the last Saturday in June - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm with nature exhibits, demonstrations, activities and games for the entire family.

On odd years the refuge hosts a Biennial Photo Contest sponsored by the Friends of Erie National Wildlife Refuge, Inc. and the Presque Isle Audubon Society. Watch for updates.

“Let’s Go Birding,” and “Nature Explorers” are free kids programs in which kids complete activities in a booklet to receive an embroidered patch, and a certificate of participation.