Local Earth Day Events

National Wildlife Refuges around the country are planning special events in mid April to mark the 39 th annual celebration of Earth Day. The activities, timed to coincide with the March equinox, are meant to build awareness of the fragility of the earth’s environment and what ordinary people can do to help conserve and protect our natural resources. Earth Day is celebrated at many of the country’s more than 550 national...

Upcoming Local Events

Spring is a season of awakening, especially in the natural world. Go outside on one of America’s 550 National Wildlife Refuges to see what nature has to offer. There is at least one national wildlife refuge in every state and one about an hour’s drive from most metropolitan areas. 2009 Events Fri. April 17:  2nd Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo, Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana Land a big one and win a prize....