1. Friends of Patuxent Holiday Bazaar this Saturday!
Saturday, December 7th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, National Wildlife Visitor Center.
Shop
for wild and not-so-wild new and gently used treasures. The Bazaar will
also feature unique gifts from local crafters, a bake sale, a
Kid-Friendly shop, games of wildlife bingo, live animals and the Crane
Café for a light lunch.
All
proceeds will benefit the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and the
Patuxent Research Refuge. For more information please visit www.friendsofpatuxent.
2. Refuge closures for December listed below:
National Wildlife Visitor Center and grounds: Closing at 1:30 pm Dec. 24th and 31st; closed Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st. For additional information please call the Visitor Center at 301-497-5772.
North Tract Visitor Contact Station and grounds: Closing at 12:00 pm Dec. 24th and 31st; closed Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st. For additional information please call the North Tract Contact Station at 301-497-5770.
3. Visit the National Wildlife Visitor Center to see the Hollingsworth Art Gallery.
The
month of December will feature artist Mary Lou Troutman. Several of her
works feature baskets full of her favorite crustaceans, but her lovely
paintings also include the creeks, marshes, rivers and wildlife of the
Chesapeake Bay region.
January
will feature Gabriella Rojas, whose environmentally-themed work
entitled “Now" will be recreated in the gallery space. She hopes its
three-dimensionality will be both an aesthetic and an interactive
experience for the viewer.
For more information about the Hollingsworth Art Gallery artists visit http://www.fws.gov/
4. Hunting is in session and may be occurring in various areas throughout the refuge this fall season through January 31st. Make sure to stay on marked trails at all times and find out about closed areas when visiting.
5. January Programs
Patuxent Research Refuge
Public Programs
January 2014
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.
Nature Tots: Chesapeake Bay Critters
Friday, January 3rd, 10:30-11:30 am & 1:00-2:00 pm, Ages 3-4
Did
you know that the Chesapeake Bay is close to all of us? Join our
special guest from Masonville Cove Environmental Education Campus to
learn more about the critters of the Bay through stories, songs and
crafts. Registration is required.
Based on Books: Monthly Nature Series
Opossums
Thursday, January 9th, 10:00-10:45 am, Ages 4-5
Each
program in this series begins with a beautifully illustrated children’s
story about wildlife. Discover more about nature with puppets, props,
and activities. Registration is required.
Bird Count 4 Kids!
Saturday, January 11th, 8:30 am -1:00 pm, Ages 5-14
Join
experienced birders for the Patuxent Research Refuge Bird Count 4 Kids.
Discover what birds are out and about in Maryland during the winter.
This half-day event is patterned after the National Audubon Society’s
Christmas Bird Count. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have
them (some will be provided). Dress for the weather and wear
comfortable shoes or boots. Bring a brown-bag lunch and a curiosity for
birding!
At least one parent or guardian must attend. Please register by January 7th by calling 301-497-5887. Registration is required.
At least one parent or guardian must attend. Please register by January 7th by calling 301-497-5887. Registration is required.
Tiny Tots: Nature and Music
Sunday, January 12th, 11:30 am-12:15 pm, Ages 18-42 mos
Monday, January 13th, 10:30-11:15 am, Ages 18-42 mos
Come
learn about the wildlife at the refuge through songs and rhyming.
Parental participation is required. Registration is required.
An Otter’s Tale
Wednesday, January 15th, 10:00-11:00 am, Ages 5-7
Live
the life of an otter in this “otterageous,” hands-on program. Learn
why otters are so at home in the water. Registration is required.
Winter Walk
Saturday, January 18th, 1:00-2:00 pm, Ages 5+
Join
a naturalist on this forest walk to learn about common trees while
looking and listening for signs of wildlife along the trail.
Registration is required.
Awesome Opossums
Thursday, January 23rd, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Ages 5-7
What
makes opossums awesome? Do they really hang upside down in trees by
their tails and have pouches like kangaroos? Come explore the world of
the opossum in this fun hands-on program which includes a short winter
hike. Registration is required.
Programs Held at the North Tract
The North Tract is located on Rt. 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 32.
Bird Walk
Sunday, January 19th, 8:15-10:15 am, All Ages
Search
for birds in several refuge habitats on this guided hike. Field guides
and binoculars are recommended. Registration is required.
Owl Prowl
Sunday, January 19th, 4:45-6:15 pm, Ages 10+
Explore the refuge at night while looking and listening for owls. Registration is required.
Diana Ogilvie
Visitor Services
Patuxent Research Refuge
Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
301 497 5565 phone
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