Patuxent Research Refuge - Summer Events

Thank you for your continued support!  Come out to the refuge to enjoy the lovely weather and be sure to check your calendars for all the great events and programs we will be having this spring and summer. 

For more information: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/

1.  Hollingsworth Art Gallery

Visit the National Wildlife Visitor Center to see the Hollingsworth Art Gallery.  May will feature the North Carolina Artists' Society and Alice Webb will be featured in June. For more information about the Hollingsworth Art Gallery artists visit http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/vcgallery.html.

3.  Daily Wildlife Conservation Tram Tours will begin on June 24th.  Enjoy an all-electric tram tour through various habitats on the refuge.  Check our website for tram times when planning your visit.

5.  June Programs and Events- Please remember to register if required and double check the program locations.  Thanks!

Registration for Programs

All programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated!  Note: These public programs are designed for individuals/families.  Programs DO require advance reservations and may be subject to changes or cancellation due to weather or low participation.

Please call 301-497-5887 to make your reservation.

Please notify the refuge of any special needs so that you may be accommodated.

Patuxent.fws.gov <http://patuxent.fws.gov/>

Programs Held at the North Tract

The North Tract is located on Rt. 198 between the 

Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 32

Bird Walk

 Saturday, June 29th, 8:15-10:15am, All Ages

Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike.  Field guides and binoculars are recommended.  Registration required.

  

Herp Search

 Saturday, June 29th, 1:00-2:30pm, All Ages

Join a refuge naturalist on this guided search for reptiles and amphibians.  Wear good walking shoes!  Registration required.

 Owl Prowl

 Saturday, June 29th, 8:00-9:30pm, Ages 10+

Explore the refuge at night while looking and listening for owls.  Registration required.

Programs Held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Road between the 

Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197.

Fun with Food Chains!

Wednesday, June 5th, 10:30-11:30am, Ages 5-7

Explore some of the amazing food chains in nature through games and a hike in this fun filled program.  Registration required.

 Whooping Crane Tour

 Sunday, June 9th, 2:00-3:30pm, Ages 14+

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center to observe the graceful endangered whooping cranes. Arrive early, as tour will leave on time. Space is very limited, registration required.

 Whooping Crane Adventure

 Sunday, June 9th, 2:30-3:30pm, Ages 8-10

Follow the journey of Cinnamon in this fictional account that shares the experiences of a typical whooping crane raised at Patuxent Research Refuge.  Discover how these new recruits join the Eastern migratory flock of wild whoopers!

 Dabblers and Divers!

 Tuesday, June 11th, 2:00-3:30pm, Ages 8-10

Discover all the different types of waterfowl taking up residence at the refuge including the threatened canvasback.  What is a canvasback, anyway?

Explore one of the visitor center’s least- known exhibits and meet a live duck!  Registration required.

 Bird Walk

 Wednesday, June 12th, 8:00-10:30am, Ages 16+

Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike. Field guides and binoculars are recommended.  Registration required.

Kids Fishing Day

 Saturday, June 8th, 2013

 (8:30-9:30am or 10-11am sessions)

National Wildlife Visitor Center

Pre-register at 301-497-5887 starting May 1st at 9:15am.

Novice Anglers can learn how to cast a rod, identify types of fish and enjoy the experience of fishing. All fishing equipment will be provided for the event, and there will be staff available to assist.  Visit us on the

web: patuxent.fws.gov

More experienced anglers can take advantage of Maryland “Free Fishing Day”

using their own equipment (no license required), at the Refuge’s North Tract location (off of Rt. 198) from 8–4PM. State & Refuge regulations and fishing policies apply. Enjoy your day!

 Tiny Tots: Nature and Music

Tuesday, June 25th, 10:30-11:15am, Ages 18mos-42mos

Come learn about the wildlife at the refuge through songs and rhyming.

Parental participation required.  Registration required.

Nature Tots: Devoted Dads

Thursday, June 27th, 10:30-11:30am & 1:00-2:00pm, Ages 3-4

Introduce your preschooler to some of nature’s most devoted Dads that help protect and care for their babies.  Registration required.

Amy Shoop

Visitor Services

Patuxent Research Refuge