Patuxent Research Refuge Public Events for 2014

Refuge System Birthday Bash!

Saturday, March 15, 2014

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

National Wildlife Visitor Center

Live animals, live music, children's activities and crafts,

wildlife habitat tram tours ($).

FREE; 301-497-5763;

http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/

Kids’ Fishing Day

Saturday, June 7, 2014

8:30 am – 12:00 pm

National Wildlife Visitor Center

Fishing demonstrations and instructions for ages 15 and under.

Catch and release fishing only.

Pre-registration required.  Check website for details.

FREE; Call 301-497-5887 to register starting May 1, 2014 at 9:15 am.  Space is limited. http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/

Wildlife Conservation and Recreation DaySaturday, August 16, 2014

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Patuxent North Tract Entrance

Learn about wildlife conservation and recreational opportunities

through habitat exploration, children’s crafts, fishing, archery and firearm demonstrations.

Check website for details closer to the event.

FREE; 301-497- 5770; http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/

Honey Harvest Festival

Saturday, September 20, 2014

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

National Wildlife Visitor Center

Join the Maryland State Beekeepers Association as they celebrate the Annual Maryland Honey Harvest Festival! Discover the busy world of bees and other pollinators while enjoying arts and crafts, honey tastings, candle making demonstrations, Refuge habitat tram tours ($) and much more!

FREE; 301-497-5763; http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/

 Patuxent Wildlife Festival

Saturday, October 18, 2014

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

National Wildlife Visitor Center

Enjoy live animals, children’s crafts, tram tours ($), scientific demonstrations, and

behind-the-scenes research tours of the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center.

See where endangered Whooping Cranes and Sea Ducks are raised and studied.

FREE; 301-497-5763; http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/

Friends of Patuxent

Wildlife Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, November 15, 2014

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

National Wildlife Visitor Center

Shop for wild and not-so-wild, new and gently-used treasures.

Find unique gifts and at the same time support the Patuxent Research Refuge and the

Patuxent Wildlife Research Center.  301-497-5789; www.friendsofpatuxent.org

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off of Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore/Washington parkway and MD Rt. 197 south of Laurel.

Visit http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/

or call 301-497-5763 for more information.

The Patuxent North Tract entrance is located of MD Rt. 198 between the Baltimore/Washington parkway and MD Rt. 32 east of Laurel.

Visit http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/

or call 301-497-5770 for more information.

Event participants with special needs should contact the Refuge at 301-497-5763 at least two weeks prior to an event to request special accommodations.