[mou] Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge Hosts Open House in conjunction with
Wild Encounters, the McGregor Area Birding and Nature Festival
Michelle_McDowell@fws.gov
Michelle_McDowell@fws.gov
Fri, 2 Jun 2006 08:43:47 -0600
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michelle McDowell, 218-768-2402
Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge Hosts Open House in conjunction with
Wild Encounters, the McGregor Area Birding and Nature Festival
Bird and nature lovers are invited to visit the Rice Lake National
Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, June 10, 2006 to celebrate Wild Encounters,
the McGregor Area Birding and Nature Festival. For the events schedule and
to register for Wild Encounters field trips and programs (June 8-11) visit
http://www.mcgregormn.com/wildencounters.htm or call the McGregor Chamber
of Commerce at 877-768-3692. The Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center,
located five miles south of McGregor on Highway 65, will be open from 7:30
a.m. - 4:00 p.m, June 10.
Rice Lake NWR Open House Schedule, Saturday, June 10:
6:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Birdwatching field trip, led by Michelle McDowell,
Refuge Biologist.
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Get the Lead Out Tackle Exchange, sponsored by the
Friends of Rice Lake Refuge
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Make a bird house, for kids 16 and younger, while
supplies last, a great Father's day present
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friends of Rice Lake Bookstore open at the Visitor
Center
People of all levels of expertise are welcome on the birdwatching field
trip. Participants can borrow binoculars and bird/wildflower field guides
from the Refuge Headquarters. The field trip will begin at the Refuge
Headquarters and will combine hiking and driving, participants should
dress appropriately for the weather and insects. The Wildlife Drive is
open sunrise to sunset. Help us celebrate the first annual Wild
Encounters Festival at YOUR National Wildlife Refuge.
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Contact: Michelle McDowell, 218-768-2402</font>
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<br><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><b>Rice Lake National Wildlife
Refuge Hosts Open House in conjunction with Wild Encounters, the McGregor
Area Birding and Nature Festival</b></font>
<br>
<br><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">Bird and nature lovers are invited
to visit the Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, June 10, 2006
to celebrate Wild Encounters, the McGregor Area Birding and Nature Festival.
For the events schedule and to register for Wild Encounters field trips
and programs (June 8-11) visit http://www.mcgregormn.com/wildencounters.htm
or call the McGregor Chamber of Commerce at 877-768-3692. The Refuge
Headquarters and Visitor Center, located five miles south of McGregor on
Highway 65, will be open from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, June 10. </font>
<br>
<br><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">Rice Lake NWR Open House Schedule,
Saturday, June 10:</font>
<br>
<br><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">6:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Birdwatching field trip, led by Michelle McDowell,
Refuge Biologist.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Get the Lead Out Tackle Exchange, sponsored by the
Friends of Rice Lake Refuge</font>
<br>
<br><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Make a bird house, for kids 16 and younger, while
supplies last, a great Father's day present</font>
<br>
<br><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friends of Rice Lake Bookstore open at the Visitor
Center
</font>
<br>
<br><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">People of all levels of expertise
are welcome on the birdwatching field trip. Participants can borrow
binoculars and bird/wildflower field guides from the Refuge Headquarters.
The field trip will begin at the Refuge Headquarters and will combine hiking
and driving, participants should dress appropriately for the weather and
insects. The Wildlife Drive is open sunrise to sunset. Help us celebrate
the first annual Wild Encounters Festival at YOUR National Wildlife Refuge.</font>
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