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Preparation for "Walk with Wildlife" Nature trip
When: Sunday, May 22, 10am-12pm - Rain or Shine (be there a little early)
Directions and map to refuge:
Cost:
Free, per Park Dep. Mgr Daffny Jones.
Meeting location:
Coming from the north on Route 1, turn left onto Dawson Beach Road, follow to the end where the
entrance of the Refuge is located (gate will be open). The Visitor Contact
Station (small brick building on right) is just before the entrance gate.
We will meet at the parking lot past the entrance gate (pavilion). There
should be a volunteer at the gate to answer questions, or call our cell
phone numbers. **Cell phone use may be sporadic, but our contact info is below.
Things to bring IF you have them (in a day pack or small backpack)
you do not need to purchase binoculars, guides, or compass for this trip:
- Binoculars
- Bird guide or other wildlife nature guide (like Audobon, Golden, Sibley)
- Compass
- Water bottle and snack
- Mosquito repellant
- Sun block
- Clothes appropriate for weather (raincoat or poncho for rain)
- Wear sneakers or hiking shoes
Activities:
- Tour of the National Wildlife Refuge
- Viewing of birds, other wildlife, and their sign (osprey guaranteed, bald eagle likely, many other birds, mammals, reptiles,
wildflowers/plants)
- Learn about wildlife management and management of habitat for wildlife (important for Brownie Try-it)
- A scavenger hunt to learn about nature and maps
Question can be directed to either:
Paul Steblein (Cub Scouts)
cell - 571-274-8004
Tina Steblein (Brownies)
cell - 703-216-4030 | 
