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We are the Friends group for the Red River National Wildlife Refuge. Our mission is to be an advocate for the Red River National Wildlife Refuge by promoting and participating in the conservation, enhancement, and appreciation of our native wildlife communities through education, fund raising, development of partnerships, and development of onsite projects for volunteers.

Our vision is to be a growing, diverse group of engaged and informed supporters who assist the refuge in reaching its full potential.

We are a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

We are an affiliate member of the National Wildlife Refuge Association.

 

Friends of Red River NWR Meeting, Monday, June3, 2013, 6:30 p.m.

“The Red River: Its History, Natural History and Cultural and Ecological Impact”

Presented by Amanda Lewis

Amanda is a  biologist and Assistant to the Director of the Red River Watershed Management Institute, which is housed at LSU in Shreveport.

Meeting in the Environmental Education Center at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center.

The program is free and the public is invited. Join us for social and refreshments at 6:30 p.m. The meeting begins at 6:45 p.m. The program is free and the public is invited.

The meeting is postponed from our usual meeting date of the 4th Monday of the month due to Memorial Day.

 

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Friends Group Meeting June 3, 2013

“The next meeting of the Friends of the Red River NWR will be held Monday, June 3, 2013, in the Environmental Education Center at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center. The program will be “The Red River: Its History, Natural History and Cultural and Ecological Impact” presented by Amanda Lewis. Amanda …

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Girl Scout and Boy Scout Programs

Contact Terri Jacobson at the Refuge at (318) 742-1219 for information concerning ongoing quarterly nature programs for Scouts.

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Home School Program

Home School group programs are held on the second Wednesday of every month from September to April, except for December.  All programs begin at 12:30 p.m. and end between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m.  All ages are welcome; children ages 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. March 13 program: Private Eye Nature Detectives-Bugs!

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Nature Nuts

The Refuge Nature Nuts Program for families with young children meets at 10:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month, except for January and July.  We introduce children to nature through stories, puppets, and song.  We explore nature by walking the Refuge trails, looking for clues, playing games, and making natural crafts. Program takes …

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Backpacks for Birders Loaner Program

Through the Friends’ Backpacks for Birders program, backpacks outfitted with binoculars, bird field guide, and a notebook for recording observations, illustrating your Refuge experience, or just taking notes are available for checkout in the Nature Store. We have two sizes of binoculars, one more suitable for adults and one for children, and two different field …

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