Features
Snowshoeing and Skiing
Join us for occasional pop-up hikes for snowshoeing/skiing as weather permits.
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Guided Hikes
Join our Park Ranger on a guided hike through your local National Wildlife Refuge.
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Wandering With Wildlife
Join us for monthly seasonal hands-on, active games, crafts and exploratory activities. Drop-in. Ages 7+ with adult.
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4th Wednesday Evening Events
An opportunity to learn a little more about what you see happening on the refuge, hike topics vary each month.
4th Wednesday Evening Events
Wildlife Drive: Closed For the Year
The Wildlife Drive has closed for the year. The usage for hiking, biking, observation or other activities is prohibited.
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Michigan Junior Duck Stamp
The Michigan Junior Duck Stamp Program blends science curriculum and art to create a pattern in youth that leans toward conservation thinking. The Michigan JDS contest portion is free to enter. Each year thousands of students participate in their state’s program nationwide.
Contest Info and Previous Winners
About the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
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News
View our page for the results of the Wild Goose Chase.
See WGC Results The Wildlife Drive is closed to preserve for the most vital time for migrant waterfowl.
Wildlife Drive and Hiking Trail ClosuresLend your talents, enthusiasm and some of your time! Find out how to volunteer!
Get InvolvedThe Partners for Fish & Wildlife program is a strong example of working with private landowners to enhance fish and wildlife habitat on their property. Community-based stewardship is found at the heart of this program. The program demonstrates voluntary advocacy for fish and wildlife conservation. To find more information visit our Partners Page.
Partner's Page
Mallard
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is a critical migration stopover site for waterfowl.
Page Photo Credits All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted.
Last Updated: Dec 15, 2016