Patuxent Refuge celebrates Wildlife Conservation Day

The Patuxent Research Refuge will celebrate Wildlife Conservation Day on Saturday, August 27, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the North Tract of the Refuge. The public is invited to enjoy an event focused on outdoor, nature-based recreation. Fun and activities include: Scavenger hunts, fishing, and archery. Tips on birding, wildlife photography and observation, practice fly tying. Live birds of prey and other live animals to meet and learn about. Demonstrations of retriever dogs, and firearms demonstrations. Crafts for the younger children. Information about hunter safety, accessible hunting and fishing. Other conservation and recreational opportunities. Exhibitors/participants include: Meade Natural Heritage Association National Wild Turkey Federation Healing Waters Chesapeake Women Anglers Wings Over America The North Tract of Patuxent Research Refuge is located at 230 Bald Eagle Drive off of MD Route 198 between the Baltimore/Washington Parkway and Route 32, east of Laurel, MD. If you have any special needs please contact the Refuge. For additional information call 301-497-5770 or visit http://patuxent.fws.gov. Please come and help celebrate Wildlife Conservation Day. Board of Directors Friends of Patuxent