Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
Southeast Region
Bushy Aster

Activities and Events


Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge is an excellent place to come and observe wildlife. Due to the sensitivity of both the endangered cranes and the wet pine savanna, visitors are asked to stay in designated open areas.

To get out onto the refuge, please use the trails system or attend one of our Special Events. You can also become a volunteer and help us at the Visitor's Center and out on the refuge.

Our Visitor's Center is open: Tuesday - Saturday, 9am - 3pm.
Closed on Federal Holidays, closed at noon the day prior to Federal Holidays.

Check back often for additional special events!
Special Events Schedule
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 Crane Tours - January and February - 8am, Registration Required. More Info
Collage of Events
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 Great Backyard Bird Count - February
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 Visitor's Center Opens - May 13, noon
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 Spring Wildflower Walk - TBA
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 Pascagoula River Nature Fest - April 18 - 20 More Info
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 Colt Capers - Sept 5 - Registration Required. More Info
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 Colt Capers - October 3, More Info
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 Mullet Fest - October 18-19, Gautier
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Fall Crane Tours -Free, Taking Reservations More Info
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National Wildlife Refuge Week - Crane Fest October 25! 10am - 4pm
Itinerary Still taking exhibitor applications Exhibitor Flyer & Exhibitor Application
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 Colt Capers - November 7, More Info  
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 Colt Capers - December 5, More Info  
     
Within the Gulf Coast NWR Complex
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 Grand Bay NWR Sparrow Sweep - February 2 - More Info
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 Bon Secour NWR Guided Nature Tours - February and March - More Info
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 Bon Secour NWR Sea Turtle Volunteer Kickoff - April 10 - More Info
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 Bon Secour NWR Alabama Coastal Cleanup - September 20 - More Info
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 Bon Secour NWR Open House - September 27 - More Info
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 Bon Secour NWR Alabama Coastal Birdfest - October 16 - 19 - More Info
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 Bon Secour NWR Watchable Wildlife Conference - October 7 - 9 - More Info
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 Grand Bay NWR Bays & Bayous - October 28-29 - More Info
   

Last updated: September 11, 2008

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