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May19Sat
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International Migratory Bird Day & Open House7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Join us at the Refuge to celebrate the 20th anniversary of International Migratory Bird Day. The 2012 IMBD theme of “Connecting People to Bird Conservation” is intended to introduce new people to birds, birding, and bird conservation as an outdoor experience.
Activities will begin at 7:30 AM with an orientation at the refuge headquarters, after which small teams will disperse via the refuge trails on foot and via waterways by boats. Each team will have an experienced birder as leader. We will record all species and as many individuals within those species as we can find.
Survey teams will return to the headquarters building by 11:30 AM to tally their results and have a light lunch. At 1:00 PM we will have the unveiling of the “Blue Goose Marsh Mural,” donated to the Friends of the MNWR by artist Paule Gingras. And at 1:30 PM guest speaker Eric Hynes will give a slide presentation on “Raptor Research in the Snake River Canyon, ID. Eric Hynes’ lifelong passion for wildlife, particularly birds, has led to extensive field work on raptors, migration and neotropical migrant songbirds.
This is an event for the whole family. Bring your children so that they can learn about birds and their habitats. Children’s activities will be available after the walks. Bring your binoculars and field guides and dress appropriately for the weather.
Please call 802-868-4781 to register for the morning activities.
7:30 am Welcome and Orientation
7:45 – 11:00 am Bird Surveys
11:30 am Lunch
Noon Count Summary Presentation
1:00 pm Unveiling of the “Blue Goose Marsh Mural”,
1:30 pm Eric Hynes: “Raptor Research in the Snake River Canyon, ID”.
All Day Art Show: Works of Paul Gingras will be on display and for sale.
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Monthly Bird Walk7:30 am – 10:30 am
Friends of Missisquoi Board members, Bridget Butler and Ken Copenhaver co-lead monthly bird monitoring walks on the Refuge. The May walk is scheduled for the Stephen Young Marsh Trail.
The purpose of these walks is to gather long-term information on the presence & abundance of birds on the refuge, as well as changes to their populations. Birders of all levels of interest are welcome! Bring your cameras & binoculars.
IMPORTANT: This month’s walk is part of the International Migratory Bird Day activities. Instead of meeting at the trail head, we will meet at the Refuge Headquarters on Tabor Road at 7:30 AM. See the International Migratory Bird Day calendar listing for more information.
Please call 802-868-4781 to register for this walk or any of the other International Migratory Bird Day activities.
7:30 amMonthly Bird Walk
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Jun2Sat
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Nature / Photography Walk9:00 am – 11:00 am
Join Friends of Missisquoi NWR board member, and Refuge volunteer Joe Belanger on his monthly nature & Photography walk! These walks are held the first Saturday of each month. June’s walk with be at the Steven Young Marsh. Registration is not required. Meet at the parking lot about 1 mile south of the refuge headquarters on Tabor Rd.
Bring binoculars and cameras. Joe is an experienced photographer and will be happy to provide tips to taking better wildlife photos.
9:00 amNature / Photography Walk
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Jun16Sat
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Monthly Bird Walk8:00 am – 10:00 am
Friends of Missisquoi Board members, Bridget Butler and Ken Copenhaver co-lead monthly bird monitoring walks on the Refuge. The June walk is scheduled for the Railroad Trail.
The purpose of these walks is to gather long-term information on the presence & abundance of birds on the refuge, as well as changes to their populations. Observations are entered into the Vermont e-bird database and shared with the Cornell Ornithology Laboratory and the National Audubon Society.
But don’t let the data collection intimidate you! These walks are for birders of all levels of interest, and your hosts are passionate about birding, and encouraging new birders. Bring your cameras & binoculars. Meet at the parking lot about 1 mile past the refuge headquarter on Tabor Road. Pre-registration is not required.
8:00 amMonthly Bird Walk
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Jul7Sat
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Nature / Photography Walk9:00 am – 11:00 am
Join Friends of Missisquoi NWR member Joe Belanger for a Nature/Photography walk on the first Saturday of each month. July’s walk will be on the Maquam/Black Creek Trail.
Meet at the parking lot located on Rte 78 approx. 2 ½ miles west of Swanton.
Bring binoculars and cameras. Joe is an experienced photographer and will be happy to provide tips to taking better wildlife photos.
9:00 amNature / Photography Walk
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Jul10Tue
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Board of Director’s Meeting6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The bi-monthly meeting of the Friends of Missisquoi Board of Director’s will be held Tuesday night, beginning at 6:30 at the Refuge Headquarters. All members are welcome.
6:30 pmBoard of Director’s Meeting
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Jul14Sat
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Ditch Pickle Classic (all-day)Jul 14 – Jul 15
The refuge and the Friends will again host the annual Ditch Pickle Classic, Vermont’s Premier Catch, Photo, and Release Fly Fishing Tournament. For more information, visit http://www.dpcvt.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/DitchPickleClassic
Note that registration for this event includes a 1-year membership in the Friends of Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge!
Ditch Pickle Classic (all-day)
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Jul21Sat
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Monthly Bird Walk8:00 am – 10:00 am
Friends of Missisquoi Board members, Bridget Butler and Ken Copenhaver co-lead monthly bird monitoring walks on the Refuge. The July walk is scheduled for the Maquam/Black Creek Trail.
The purpose of these walks is to gather long-term information on the presence & abundance of birds on the refuge, as well as changes to their populations. Observations are entered into the Vermont e-bird database and shared with the Cornell Ornithology Laboratory and the National Audubon Society.
But don’t let the data collection intimidate you! These walks are for birders of all levels of interest, and your hosts are passionate about birding, and encouraging new birders. Bring your cameras & binoculars.
Meet at the parking lot located on Rte 78 approx 2 ½ miles west of Swanton. Pre-registration is not required.
8:00 amMonthly Bird Walk
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Jul28Sat
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Annual Kids Fishing Derby (all-day)Jul 28
More information will be available as the date approaches.
People are asked to call 802-868-4781 to register for this popular annual event.Annual Kids Fishing Derby (all-day)
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