Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Event Descriptions 2019 Public Program... · December 24, 25, 26...
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Oawa Naonal Wildlife Refuge Event Descripons *EAGLE TOUR* Enjoy our naonal bird and other winter wildlife during this guided bus tour of Oawa Naonal Wildlife Refuge. See a few nests and discover why so many eagles call the marsh home. GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT Observe the birds from the wildlife window and visitor center and help sciensts get a snapshot of global bird populaons. Data shared at birdcount.org MONTHLY BIRD SURVEYS Join a refuge volunteer and become a community scienst the first Sunday of each month at 8:00 am. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather. Meet at the trailhead parking area. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Join friends group members the second Saturday of each month for excing opportunies to view wildlife and photograph the refuge. CHILI COOK-OFF & WILDLIFE TOURS Join us for chili and charm; discover some of the best chili in NW Ohio aſter enjoying a free bus tour of the refuge. Chili Judging begins at noon. (Charm provided by wildlife, not the tour guide) THE OWLS OF OHIO Can you name the different owls of Ohio? Come and learn all about the different owl species who make the Buckeye state their home year round and those who migrate to Ohio in only the winter. Self-taught, Missouri Master Naturalist, Brenda Hente will be here to share her knowledge and passion of owls during this excing presentaon. Great videos, photos and stories of owls will be shared to help the audience learn all about these fascinang raptors of the night sky. An owl prowl will follow aſter the presentaon. *FAMILY FUN DAY* Enjoy me with friends and family during these family oriented refuge events. Topics vary each month and may include acvies, arts and craſts, guided hikes and more. March 2nd: “Lorax Day” JUNIOR DUCK STAMP Join youth from around the country in celebrang conservaon and submit a piece of art to this annual art contest. Entries are due March 1st. Judging will take place March 8th in Strongsville, OH. Visit our website for more informaon. STORIES OF THE SWAMP Discover the stories of the swamp! Stop by the visitor center and enjoy exhibits and a video that highlight the natural and cultural history of the Great Black Swamp. Open daily 9:00 am—4:00 pm. CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Join others for this 119 year old tradion! It may be cold outside, but the company is warm, and the birds love the aenon! Bring your binoculars! Meet at the trailhead parking area. *OWL PROWL* Experience the refuge at night! Explore the world of owls and learn about their amazing adaptaons. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. *Events marked with an asterisk require reservaons. Call 419-898-0014 to save your spot! Visitor Center Closed: December 24, 25, 26 January 1, 21 February 18 Visitor Center Closed at Noon: December 31 OTTAWA WILDLIFE DRIVE January 19, 20 February 16, 17 March 16, 17 Enjoy the refuge from the comfort of your car! The 7 mile route departs from the visitor center entrance road. Gates open at sunrise and close one hour prior to sunset. Visitor Center Open daily 9:00 am—4:00pm hp://www.fws.gov/refuge/oawa 14000 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 www.facebook.com/OawaNWR
Transcript of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Event Descriptions 2019 Public Program... · December 24, 25, 26...
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Event Descriptions
*EAGLE TOUR* Enjoy our national bird and other winter wildlife
during this guided bus tour of Ottawa National
Wildlife Refuge. See a few nests and discover
why so many eagles call the marsh home.
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT Observe the birds from the wildlife window and
visitor center and help scientists get a snapshot of global bird populations. Data shared at birdcount.org
MONTHLY BIRD SURVEYS Join a refuge volunteer and become a community
scientist the first Sunday of each month at 8:00 am. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather.
Meet at the trailhead parking area.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Join friends group members the second
Saturday of each month for exciting opportunities
to view wildlife and photograph the refuge.
CHILI COOK-OFF & WILDLIFE TOURS Join us for chili and charm; discover some of the
best chili in NW Ohio after enjoying a free bus tour
of the refuge. Chili Judging begins at noon.
(Charm provided by wildlife, not the tour guide)
THE OWLS OF OHIO Can you name the different owls of Ohio? Come and learn all about the different owl species who make the Buckeye state their home year round and those who migrate to Ohio in only the winter. Self-taught,
Missouri Master Naturalist, Brenda Hente will be here to share her knowledge and passion of owls during
this exciting presentation. Great videos, photos and stories of owls will be shared to help the audience
learn all about these fascinating raptors of the night sky. An owl prowl will follow after the presentation.
*FAMILY FUN DAY* Enjoy time with friends and family during these family oriented refuge events. Topics vary each month and may include activities, arts and crafts, guided hikes
and more. March 2nd: “Lorax Day”
JUNIOR DUCK STAMP Join youth from around the country in celebrating
conservation and submit a piece of art to this annual art contest. Entries are due March 1st.
Judging will take place March 8th in Strongsville, OH.
Visit our website for more information.
STORIES OF THE SWAMP Discover the stories of the swamp! Stop by the visitor
center and enjoy exhibits and a video that highlight the natural and cultural history of the Great Black
Swamp. Open daily 9:00 am—4:00 pm.
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Join others for this 119 year old tradition! It may be cold outside, but the company is warm, and the birds
love the attention! Bring your binoculars! Meet at the trailhead parking area.
*OWL PROWL* Experience the refuge at night! Explore the world of owls and learn about their amazing
adaptations. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather.
*Events marked with an asterisk require reservations. Call 419-898-0014 to save your spot!
Visitor Center Closed:
December 24, 25, 26
January 1, 21
February 18
Visitor Center Closed at Noon:
December 31
OTTAWA WILDLIFE DRIVE
January 19, 20
February 16, 17
March 16, 17
Enjoy the refuge from the comfort of your car! The 7 mile route departs from the visitor center
entrance road. Gates open at sunrise and close one hour prior to sunset.
Visitor Center Open daily 9:00 am—4:00pm http://www.fws.gov/refuge/ottawa 14000 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 www.facebook.com/OttawaNWR
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Calendar of Events January—March, 2019
*Reservations required. Call 419-898-0014 to save your spot!
Unless otherwise stated, programs begin at the visitor center.
Tuesday, January 1
Visitor Center Closed
Saturday, January 5
8am— Monthly Bird Survey &
Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, January 12
10am— Photography Club
Saturday, January 19
Ottawa Wildlife Drive
10am— Members Only Event
Sunday, January 20
Ottawa Wildlife Drive
Monday, January 21
Visitor Center Closed
Saturday, January 26
11am-2pm— Chili Cook-off and wildlife tours
Sunday, January 27
9:30am-12pm— Eagle Tour*
1pm-3:30pm— Eagle Tour*
Sunday, February 3
8:00am— Monthly Bird Survey
Friday, February 8
9:30am-12pm— Eagle Tour*
1pm-3:30pm— Eagle Tour*
Saturday, February 9
10am— Photography Club
Sunday, February 10
9:30am-12pm— Eagle Tour*
1pm-3:30pm— Eagle Tour*
February 15—18
Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 16
Ottawa Wildlife Drive
10 am— Members Only Event
Sunday, February 17
Ottawa Wildlife Drive
Monday, February 18
Visitor Center Closed
Wednesday, February 20
1pm-3:30pm— Eagle Tour*
Saturday, February 23
9:30am-12pm— Eagle Tour*
1pm-3:30pm— Eagle Tour*
Friday, March 1
Junior Duck Stamp entry deadline
Saturday, March 2
10am-2pm— Family Fun Day*
Sunday, March 3
8:00am— Monthly Bird Survey
9:30am-12pm— Eagle Tour*
1pm-3:30pm— Eagle Tour*
Friday, March 8
Junior Duck Stamp judging
Saturday, March 9
10am— Photography Club
Thursday, March 14
9:30am-12pm— Eagle Tour*
1pm-3:30pm— Eagle Tour*
Saturday, March 16
Ottawa Wildlife Drive
10am— Members Only Event
Sunday, March 17
Ottawa Wildlife Drive
1pm— Owls of Ohio
Saturday, March 23
7-9:30pm— Owl Prowl*
Friday, March 29
7-9:30pm— Owl Prowl*
Saturday, March 30
9:30am-12pm— Eagle Tour*
1pm-3:30pm— Eagle Tour*
Visitor Center Open daily 9:00 am—4:00pm http://www.fws.gov/refuge/ottawa 14000 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 www.facebook.com/OttawaNWR
