The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge will host a winter bird walk in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. The walk will be led by a naturalist from the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society.
Meet at the refuge information kiosk/entrance station, the north end of Voice of America Road. The event is free and open to the public. No RSVP required.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars or spotting scopes. Be prepared for up to two hours of walking.
Additional events celebrating the refuge’s first 100 years will be held throughout 2015. Scheduled activities include bird walks, geology walks and presentations by the New Dungeness Light Station Association and the Coastal Watershed Institute.
There also will be a Kids Day in June at the refuge with many hands-on activities.
Visit www.dungeness100.com for schedules and additional information on the many events planned for the year-long celebration.
For more information, call the refuge office at 457-8451 or send an e-mail to david_falzetti@fws.gov.