June 12, 2021
The Summer schedule of guided walks and other activities has been announced! Come on a bird walk, learn about the Ohio River, or explore the surrounding forests! Kids can participate in Crafts for Cubs, join a Safari! Stay tuned for occasional additions, including evening events such as moth night and reptile night!
See the schedule of events!
Our visitor center is a great way to learn about the refuge, but the real resource is the islands. Covered with verdant forest and rich with history and wildlife, we want you to get out and visit all the islands you can. Nothing compares to the experience of approaching an island silently, under your own power in a kayak or canoe, and in that spirit we’ve created the Kayak Challenge! We’re hoping it’s just the little push you need to follow visions of Huckleberry Finn floating down the river!
All about the challenge ...
Have you found an injured animal or bird? Are you desperate for help and wondering what to do? Determining whether or not to assist an injured or orphaned animal (or even determining for sure that a bird or animal needs help) can be a challenge on many levels. There are philosophical, environmental, and health considerations. It is one of those situations where our best instincts may be misleading.
What steps should I take?