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

The refuge offers self-guided hikes and staff or volunteer-led programs throughout the year. Programs include bird banding and bird/bat house building in June, in conjunction with celebrating World Migratory Bird Day, and the Christmas Bird Count Christmas Bird Count
The nation's longest-running community science bird project, the Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season and is coordinated by Audubon.

Learn more about Christmas Bird Count in December.

Programs and events are free, geared for youth and adults and provide a range of opportunities that maximize first-hand experiences at the refuge.