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Patuxent Research Refuge 
Special Events 2009

Events are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center unless otherwise noted and are FREE, with the exception of tram tours and events noted with $.

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Complete 2009 Schedule
Events already scheduled are...
Wildlife Conservation Tram Tours
Mid-March through Mid-November
Saturday & Sunday. 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM & 3:00PM
Weekday (Summer Only) Schedule: 11:30AM
Weather permitting, $ see below.
Refuge System Birthday Bash
Saturday, March 14th, 2009
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Participate in the annual Refuge System Birthday Celebration! Enjoy live animals, kids' activities and wildlife habitat tram tours.
Whooping CranesTwentieth Annual Patuxent Wildlife Art Show & Sale
Saturday, March 28, 2009, 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday, March 29, 2009, 11:00AM - 4:30PM
Artists’ Reception ($):
Friday, March 27, 2009, 6:30PM - 9:30PM
For more information or to order tickets, call (301) 497-5789 or visit the Friends of Patuxent's web site: www.friendspwrc.org
Patuxent Wildlife Art Show & Sale Flyer (PDF)
Kids Fishing Day
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Join us for fishing demonstrations and activities. Catch and release only.
Volunteer and Screech Owl

Patuxent Wildlife Festival
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week and Earth Science Week! Enjoy live animals, kids' crafts and behind-the-scenes research tours of the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center.

Events are held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center unless otherwise noted and are FREE, with the exception of tram tours and events noted with $.  Call for details. If you have any special needs or requests, please advise us two weeks in advance by calling 301.497.5763 or TDD 301.497.5779.

$ Tram tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens 55 and over, and $1 for children under 12
* Tram Tour Fee subject to change for Special Events listed above

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located off of Powder Mill Rd. between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Rt. 197 south of Laurel. Hours Open. Driving Directions

The North Tract Visitor Contact Station is located off of Rt. 198 on Bald Eagle Drive, just east of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Hours Open.