National Wildlife Refuge Week
National Wildlife Refuge Week
The National Wildlife Refuge System is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and provides vital habitat for thousands of native species. To celebrate their mission and our joint heritage, National Wildlife Refuge Week is observed the second full week of October each year. This year, National Wildlife Refuge Week occurs October 10-17.
The Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1996 as part of the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The refuge was created to help preserve the critical ecosystems along the Rappahannock River and the wetlands, streams, and upland areas in its watershed. As such, it conserves and protects fish and wildlife resources such as the bald eagle, threatened and endangered species for generations to come.
Refuge Week Events
- Oct 10th – Warsaw Fest
Come visit us at the Freind’s tent. We will have information about the Refuge and hands on displays. - Oct 11th – Big Sit at Fones Cliffs
The Big Sit is a world-wide birding event. Refuge staff will host a circle at Fones Cliffs. The Friends group will have an information tent for visitors.
When: 8 am to 7:30 pm. (come whenever you want to and stay as long as you can)
Where: The Fones Cliff Unit located on the gravel access road at 712 Carters Wharf Road, Warsaw, VA
The event is open to all. No problem if you are new to birding. There will be plenty of people to help you.
The Early Morning Limited Space Session
When: 6 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. This part of The Big sit requires silence so we are limiting the number of people and requiring reservations.
Sign-up is required;limited number of spaces available. Contact Allie Hunter at: Susan_A_Hunter@fws.gov to sign-up.
- Oct 14th – Guided paddle on Cat Point Creek 2PM – 4PM
Alice will lead a guide paddle from Menokin. Registration is through Menokin. Link is here - Oct 17th – Pontoon boat ride at Hutchinson
Time(s) to be determined.
- Oct 14th – Guided paddle on Cat Point Creek 2PM – 4PM
Upcoming Events
August 25th Dragon Run Fall Butterfly Count
Sept. 22rd George Washington’s Birthplace Fall butterfly count
Oct.6th Boots and BBQ sponsored by the Northern Neck Land Conservancy
Oct.10th – 17th Refuge Week
Oct.10th Warsaw Fest
Oct.11th Big Sit at Fones Cliffs (date to be confirmed)
Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends
P.O. Box 1565
Warsaw, VA 22572-1565
Contact@RWRFriends.org