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and educational opportunities for visitors — tourists and locals alike.</p></div></div></section></div></div><div class="layout layout--onecol--with-heading bg-lhgrey container-children layout--onecol"><div class="layout__region layout__region--content"><h2>Plan Your Visit</h2> <section class="block block-block-content block-block-content43d89975-5584-450e-ac64-7eb1ac8a3884 block-paragraphs-block clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-sections field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--columns-advanced paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--1479 paragraph--style--50-50"><div class="paragraph__column"><div class="paragraph--type--column__2col-column1"><div><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div 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Others are season-specific. <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="735ef41b-bd5d-42cf-9408-b753e64a77fa" href="/library/collections/seasons-wildlife" title="Seasons of Wildlife">Time of year</a> often will influence what you can see or do. Dawn and dusk generally are the best times of day to see wildlife.</p><h3>Events</h3><p><a href="/program/national-wildlife-refuge-system">Wildlife refuges</a> and <a href="/program/national-fish-hatchery-system">fish hatcheries</a> host numerous conservation-oriented programs, <a href="/story/bird-festival-planner">festivals</a> and <a href="/events">events</a> throughout the year.</p><h3>Fees</h3><p>Most places are free. A handful charge a nominal entrance fee. Sometimes fees or permits are required for specific activities such as <a href="/activity/hunting">hunting</a>, <a href="/activity/camping">camping</a> or <a href="/activity/fishing">fishing</a>. </p><h3>Recreate Responsibly</h3><p>To help ensure that wildlife and people thrive, please <a href="/story/recreate-responsibly">recreate responsibly</a>.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div><div class="container-children layout layout--onecol"><div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <section class="margin-block block block-block-content block-block-content45390257-1b3c-49b0-bda5-386c919ef388 clearfix block-type-fluid-image"><div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="image-with-credit"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_xl/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png.webp?h=449efbb7&itok=QdTRAj_D 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" width="2560" height="710"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_lg/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png.webp?h=449efbb7&itok=lijv7cib 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="1200" height="365"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_md/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png.webp?h=449efbb7&itok=g7jvphgm 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="992" height="365"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_sm/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png.webp?h=449efbb7&itok=SDVxVN1G 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="768" height="475"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_xs/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png.webp?h=449efbb7&itok=qLbqayyi 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="700"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_xl/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png?h=449efbb7&itok=QdTRAj_D 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1200px)" type="image/png" width="2560" height="710"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_lg/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png?h=449efbb7&itok=lijv7cib 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/png" width="1200" height="365"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_md/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png?h=449efbb7&itok=g7jvphgm 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/png" width="992" height="365"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_sm/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png?h=449efbb7&itok=SDVxVN1G 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/png" width="768" height="475"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_xs/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png?h=449efbb7&itok=qLbqayyi 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/png" width="480" height="700"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image_xs/public/banner_images/2023-06/FacilitiesMap.png?h=449efbb7&itok=qLbqayyi" width="480" height="700" alt="" class="img-responsive" /> </picture></div></div><div class="gradient"></div><div class="block-container"><div class="block-fields"><div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Find Public Lands Near You</div><div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/our-facilities">Go to Search Page</a></div></div></div></section></div></div><div class="layout layout--onecol--with-heading bg-lhgrey container-children layout--onecol"><div class="layout__region layout__region--content"><h2>Ideas for Visitors</h2> <section class="margin-bottom-block block block-block-content block-block-content490da6d9-4156-41ab-b51b-173957647b3c clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="spotlight-card-list list-length3"> <article class="card card1 cards3"> <a href="/story/fishing-through-seasons-national-fish-hatcheries"><div class="field field--name-field-representative-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/summary_photo/public/2021-08/Anchorag%20Youth%20Fishing%20USFWS%20Katrina%20Liebich.jpeg?h=45ff4c0a&itok=kF05w36_" width="480" height="350" alt="A boy holds a fish in his hands and smiles at the camera. A person next to him holds a fishing rod an bobber. " class="img-responsive" /></div> </a><div class="inner-card"><div class="card-title"> <a href="/story/fishing-through-seasons-national-fish-hatcheries" rel="bookmark"><div class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Fishing Through the Seasons at Fish Hatcheries</div> </a></div><div class="card-description"><div class="field field--name-field-short-description field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Check out these national fish hatcheries that provide fishing access and are welcoming hotspots for anglers throughout the seasons</div></div></div> </article> <article class="card card2 cards3"> <a href="/story/how-best-enjoy-wildlife-refuge"><div class="field field--name-field-representative-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/summary_photo/public/2020-09/tamarac-national-wildlife-refuge-in-minnesota.jpg?h=f4b6595b&itok=JFQLPl_9" width="480" height="350" alt="A half dozen kayakers navigate a stream in fall" class="img-responsive" /></div> </a><div class="inner-card"><div class="card-title"> <a href="/story/how-best-enjoy-wildlife-refuge" rel="bookmark"><div class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">How to Enjoy a Wildlife Refuge</div> </a></div><div class="card-description"><div class="field field--name-field-short-description field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">National wildlife refuges are great places to reconnect with the natural world and spot wildlife in their natural habitats</div></div></div> </article> <article class="card card3 cards3"> <a href="/story/fall-wonders"><div class="field field--name-field-representative-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/summary_photo/public/2023-10/umbagog-nwr-in-fall-color-tandem_63295324.jpg?h=2992ba0a&itok=W5atkTQ_" width="480" height="350" alt="An aerial view of red, yellow, orange and green trees." class="img-responsive" /></div> </a><div class="inner-card"><div class="card-title"> <a href="/story/fall-wonders" rel="bookmark"><div class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Fall Wonders</div> </a></div><div class="card-description"><div class="field field--name-field-short-description field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Fall is a season of change on national wildlife refuges</div></div></div> </article></div></div></section></div></div><div class="layout layout--onecol--with-heading container-children layout--onecol"><div class="layout__region layout__region--content"><h2>Visit a National Wildlife Refuge</h2> <section class="block block-block-content block-block-content4860bb8b-17f6-411a-b8bf-36364294fcfd block-paragraphs-block clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-sections field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--columns-advanced paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--1460 paragraph--style--50-50"><div class="paragraph__column"><div class="paragraph--type--column__2col-column1"><div><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="image-with-credit"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_600/public/2020-11/23054108124_99d680aeb0_k.jpg.webp?itok=QQmRMFjD 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="600" height="600"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_496/public/2020-11/23054108124_99d680aeb0_k.jpg.webp?itok=7Y0PTT7a 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="496" height="496"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_384/public/2020-11/23054108124_99d680aeb0_k.jpg.webp?itok=-7uBTUs5 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="384" height="384"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2020-11/23054108124_99d680aeb0_k.jpg.webp?itok=s6wShUrS 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="480"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_600/public/2020-11/23054108124_99d680aeb0_k.jpg?itok=QQmRMFjD 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="600" height="600"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_496/public/2020-11/23054108124_99d680aeb0_k.jpg?itok=7Y0PTT7a 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/jpeg" width="496" height="496"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_384/public/2020-11/23054108124_99d680aeb0_k.jpg?itok=-7uBTUs5 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/jpeg" width="384" height="384"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2020-11/23054108124_99d680aeb0_k.jpg?itok=s6wShUrS 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="480"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2020-11/23054108124_99d680aeb0_k.jpg?itok=s6wShUrS" width="480" height="480" alt="" class="img-responsive" /> </picture><div class="attribution"> <a href="/media/group-children-birding">Image Details</a></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="paragraph--type--column__2col-column2"><div><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-pg-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><h3>Protected Lands and Waters</h3><p>The Refuge System administers lands and waters across the U.S. and territories, including:</p><ul><li>more than 570 National Wildlife Refuges</li><li>38 Wetland Management Districts</li><li>5 Marine National Monuments</li><li>63 Refuges with Wilderness Areas</li></ul><h3>The Purpose of Refuges</h3><p>Each refuge is established to serve a statutory purpose that targets the conservation of native species dependent on its land and waters.</p><h3>Things to Do and See</h3><p>Where consistent with their primary purpose, refuges also offer activities for people, such as:</p><ul><li>Hunting and fishing</li><li>Birdwatching and wildlife photography</li><li>Hiking and canoeing</li><li>Scientific research</li></ul><p><a class="btn-primary" href="/our-facilities?type=%5B"National%20Wildlife%20Refuge"%5D">Find A Refuge</a>    <a class="btn-primary" href="/program/national-wildlife-refuge-system">More about Wildlife Refuges</a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div><div class="layout layout--onecol--with-heading bg-lhgrey container-children visit-us-activities layout--onecol"><div class="layout__region layout__region--content"><h2>Outdoor Recreation Activities</h2> <section class="margin-bottom-block block block-block-content block-block-content8ddb1ea8-ed5a-4f67-9268-2ea1b40f406e clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Whether you are a novice or an expert, wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries offer many ways to connect with nature. Click on these icons to learn more.</p></div><div class="field field--name-field-sections field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--activity paragraph--view-mode--icon-with-image"><div class="field field--name-field-activity-term-reference field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="taxonomy-term icon activity icon-only"><div class="field field--name-field-icon field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="/activity/hunting" hreflang="en"><img width="80" height="80" src="/sites/default/files/activity_icons/hunting_icon.svg" alt="Hunting icon" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /></a></div><div class="name"> <a href="/activity/hunting">Hunting</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--activity paragraph--view-mode--icon-with-image"><div class="field field--name-field-activity-term-reference field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="taxonomy-term icon activity icon-only"><div class="field field--name-field-icon field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="/activity/fishing" hreflang="en"><img width="80" height="80" src="/sites/default/files/activity_icons/fishing_icon.svg" alt="Fishing icon" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /></a></div><div class="name"> <a href="/activity/fishing">Fishing</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--activity paragraph--view-mode--icon-with-image"><div class="field field--name-field-activity-term-reference field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="taxonomy-term icon activity icon-only"><div class="field field--name-field-icon field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="/activity/wildlife-watching" hreflang="en"><img width="80" height="80" src="/sites/default/files/activity_icons/wildlife_viewing.svg" alt="Wildlife viewing icon" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /></a></div><div class="name"> <a href="/activity/wildlife-watching">Wildlife watching</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--activity paragraph--view-mode--icon-with-image"><div class="field field--name-field-activity-term-reference field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="taxonomy-term icon activity icon-only"><div class="field field--name-field-icon field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="/activity/photography" hreflang="en"><img width="80" height="80" src="/sites/default/files/activity_icons/photography_icon.svg" alt="Photography icon" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /></a></div><div class="name"> <a href="/activity/photography">Photography</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--activity paragraph--view-mode--icon-with-image"><div class="field field--name-field-activity-term-reference field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="taxonomy-term icon activity icon-only"><div class="field field--name-field-icon field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="/activity/education-programs" hreflang="en"><img width="80" height="80" src="/sites/default/files/activity_icons/environmental_education_icon.svg" alt="School programs icon" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /></a></div><div class="name"> <a href="/activity/education-programs">Education programs</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--activity paragraph--view-mode--icon-with-image"><div class="field field--name-field-activity-term-reference field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="taxonomy-term icon activity icon-only"><div class="field field--name-field-icon field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="/activity/ranger-led-programs" hreflang="en"><img width="80" height="80" src="/sites/default/files/activity_icons/ranger_led_tours_0.svg" alt="Ranger-led programs icon" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /></a></div><div class="name"> <a href="/activity/ranger-led-programs">Ranger-led programs</a></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/activities">More Recreational Activities</a></div></div></section></div></div><div class="layout layout--onecol--with-heading container-children layout--onecol"><div class="layout__region layout__region--content"><h2>Visit a National Fish Hatchery</h2> <section class="block block-block-content block-block-contenta2c00678-7e47-4d0f-9f2f-4b63e8e023fd block-paragraphs-block clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-sections field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"><div class="field--item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--columns-advanced paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--1463 paragraph--style--50-50"><div class="paragraph__column"><div class="paragraph--type--column__2col-column1"><div><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="image-with-credit"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_600/public/2020-11/35327195133_ce3898701a_k.jpg.webp?itok=kzrq6Kgb 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="600" height="800"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_496/public/2020-11/35327195133_ce3898701a_k.jpg.webp?itok=UQV1Hm1V 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/webp" width="496" height="661"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_384/public/2020-11/35327195133_ce3898701a_k.jpg.webp?itok=ysoKOnNd 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/webp" width="384" height="512"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2020-11/35327195133_ce3898701a_k.jpg.webp?itok=mANhnwQg 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="640"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_600/public/2020-11/35327195133_ce3898701a_k.jpg?itok=kzrq6Kgb 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="600" height="800"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_496/public/2020-11/35327195133_ce3898701a_k.jpg?itok=UQV1Hm1V 1x" media="all and (min-width: 768px)" type="image/jpeg" width="496" height="661"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_384/public/2020-11/35327195133_ce3898701a_k.jpg?itok=ysoKOnNd 1x" media="all and (min-width: 481px)" type="image/jpeg" width="384" height="512"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2020-11/35327195133_ce3898701a_k.jpg?itok=mANhnwQg 1x" media="(max-width: 480px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="640"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_480/public/2020-11/35327195133_ce3898701a_k.jpg?itok=mANhnwQg" width="480" height="640" alt="" class="img-responsive" /> </picture><div class="attribution"> <a href="/media/kids-fishing-day-garrison-dam-national-fish-hatchery">Image Details</a></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="paragraph--type--column__2col-column2"><div><div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-pg-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><h3>National Fish Hatcheries and You</h3><p>Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature, or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. National fish hatcheries provide many opportunities for you to help your community, fish, and wildlife by doing what you love.  </p><h3>The Purpose of Hatcheries </h3><p>Seventy fish hatcheries across the nation work with states and Tribes to produce and distribute fish for recreational and conservation purposes and provide refuge for endangered species. The hatcheries also provide outdoor opportunities from fishing events and tours to numerous education activities.  </p><h3>Things to Do and See</h3><p>Nearly one million people visit the National Fish Hatchery System every year for incredible opportunities to hike, bird, fish, visit an aquarium, and learn more about fish conservation. </p><ul><li>Take part in a fishing derby </li><li>See a freshwater fish aquarium </li><li>Explore a nature trail </li></ul><p><a class="btn-primary" href="/our-facilities?type=%5B"National%20Fish%20Hatchery"%5D">Find A Hatchery</a>    <a class="btn-primary" href="/program/national-fish-hatchery-system">More about Fish Hatcheries</a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div><div class="layout layout--twocol-section layout--twocol--with-heading layout--twocol-section--50-50 bg-lhgrey two-column-padded upcoming-events"><div class="container"><h2>Upcoming Events</h2><div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <section class="block block-block-content block-block-content776ed4eb-d3de-4cc5-96a6-994db58d7ed7 clearfix block-type-block-with-image-and-text"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="image-with-credit"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_600/public/2021-06/Duck%20hunting.jpg?itok=J3mK2QFV" width="600" height="391" alt="Waterfowl hunting at sunset" class="img-responsive" /><div class="attribution"> <a href="/media/waterfowl-hunting-sunset">Image Details</a></div></div></div></div></section></div><div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <section class="block block-fws-event block-fws-events-teaser-list clearfix"><div class="block-container"><p>View the upcoming events at our national wildlife refuge and national fish hatchery facilities.</p><div class="events-list"> <article class="event teaser clearfix item-reference"><div class="content"><div class="layout layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--25-75"><div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeeventfield-event-date-and-time clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-event-date-and-time field--type-daterange-tz field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="date-thumbnail form-group"><div aria-hidden="true" class="thumbnail-month">Nov</div><time datetime="2024-11-24T13:00:00Z" class="thumbnail-day">24</time><div aria-hidden="true" class="thumbnail-year">2024</div></div></div></div></section></div><div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeeventfield-event-category clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-event-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="taxonomy-term icon_with_term_name event_category icon-with-term-name"><div class="layout layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--50-50"><div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocktaxonomy-termevent-categoryfield-icon clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-icon field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" version="1.1" id="Layer_1" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 16 16" style="enable-background:new 0 0 16 16;" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M2.4,6.9c0-1.5,1.3-2.8,2.8-2.8c1.3,0,2.4,0.9,2.7,2.1c0.5-0.2,1-0.4,1.5-0.4c0.1,0,0.2,0,0.3,0l0.6-0.9 c0.1-0.2,0-0.4-0.2-0.5L7.9,4.2L7.5,2c0-0.2-0.3-0.3-0.5-0.2L5.2,3L3.4,1.8C3.2,1.6,2.9,1.7,2.9,2L2.5,4.2L0.3,4.6 C0,4.6-0.1,4.9,0.1,5.1l1.3,1.9L0.1,8.8c-0.1,0.2,0,0.4,0.2,0.5l2.2,0.4l0.4,2.2c0,0.2,0.3,0.3,0.5,0.2l0.3-0.2 c0.1-0.9,0.5-1.7,1.1-2.2C3.4,9.5,2.4,8.3,2.4,6.9z"></path><path d="M3.2,6.9c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2c0.2,0,0.5,0,0.7-0.1c0.2-0.8,0.6-1.6,1.3-2.1c-0.1-1-0.9-1.8-2-1.8C4.1,4.9,3.2,5.8,3.2,6.9z"></path><path d="M14.4,9.9c0-0.1,0-0.1,0-0.1c0-0.9-0.7-1.6-1.6-1.6c-0.3,0-0.6,0.1-0.9,0.3c-0.4-1-1.4-1.6-2.6-1.6C7.9,6.7,6.6,8,6.6,9.5 c0,0.1,0,0.1,0,0.2c-1.2,0.1-2.2,1.1-2.2,2.4c0,1.3,1,2.4,2.4,2.4h6.8c1.3,0,2.4-1.1,2.4-2.4C16,11.1,15.3,10.2,14.4,9.9z"></path></svg></div></div></section></div><div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocktaxonomy-termevent-categoryname clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Outdoor Activity</div></div></section></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="teaser-title block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeeventtitle clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/event/guided-birding-27" hreflang="en">Guided Birding</a></div></div></section><section class="teaser-body block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeeventbody clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>A guided birding excursion with expert birder Ron Ketter. Guided birding tours meet at 8:00 am at the Blackwater Visitor Center, 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD, 21613. Tours may last 3-4 hours. Bring your binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. The birding party will caravan...</p></div></div></section><section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeeventfield-facility-reference clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-facility-reference field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--items"><div class="field--item">Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge</div></div></div></section><section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeeventfield-event-location-name clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-event-location-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Visitor Center</div></div></section></div></div></div></article><article class="event teaser clearfix item-reference"><div class="content"><div class="layout layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--25-75"><div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeeventfield-event-date-and-time clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-event-date-and-time field--type-daterange-tz field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="date-thumbnail form-group"><div aria-hidden="true" class="thumbnail-month">Nov</div><time datetime="2024-11-24T15:30:00Z" class="thumbnail-day">24</time><div aria-hidden="true" class="thumbnail-year">2024</div></div></div></div></section></div><div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeeventfield-event-category clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-event-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="taxonomy-term icon_with_term_name event_category icon-with-term-name"><div class="layout layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--50-50"><div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocktaxonomy-termevent-categoryfield-icon clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-field-icon field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" version="1.1" id="Layer_1" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 16 16" style="enable-background:new 0 0 16 16;" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M2.4,6.9c0-1.5,1.3-2.8,2.8-2.8c1.3,0,2.4,0.9,2.7,2.1c0.5-0.2,1-0.4,1.5-0.4c0.1,0,0.2,0,0.3,0l0.6-0.9 c0.1-0.2,0-0.4-0.2-0.5L7.9,4.2L7.5,2c0-0.2-0.3-0.3-0.5-0.2L5.2,3L3.4,1.8C3.2,1.6,2.9,1.7,2.9,2L2.5,4.2L0.3,4.6 C0,4.6-0.1,4.9,0.1,5.1l1.3,1.9L0.1,8.8c-0.1,0.2,0,0.4,0.2,0.5l2.2,0.4l0.4,2.2c0,0.2,0.3,0.3,0.5,0.2l0.3-0.2 c0.1-0.9,0.5-1.7,1.1-2.2C3.4,9.5,2.4,8.3,2.4,6.9z"></path><path d="M3.2,6.9c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2c0.2,0,0.5,0,0.7-0.1c0.2-0.8,0.6-1.6,1.3-2.1c-0.1-1-0.9-1.8-2-1.8C4.1,4.9,3.2,5.8,3.2,6.9z"></path><path d="M14.4,9.9c0-0.1,0-0.1,0-0.1c0-0.9-0.7-1.6-1.6-1.6c-0.3,0-0.6,0.1-0.9,0.3c-0.4-1-1.4-1.6-2.6-1.6C7.9,6.7,6.6,8,6.6,9.5 c0,0.1,0,0.1,0,0.2c-1.2,0.1-2.2,1.1-2.2,2.4c0,1.3,1,2.4,2.4,2.4h6.8c1.3,0,2.4-1.1,2.4-2.4C16,11.1,15.3,10.2,14.4,9.9z"></path></svg></div></div></section></div><div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocktaxonomy-termevent-categoryname clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Outdoor Activity</div></div></section></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="teaser-title block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeeventtitle clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/event/intermediate-hiking-blue-lake" hreflang="en">Intermediate Hiking: Blue Lake</a></div></div></section><section class="teaser-body block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodeeventbody clearfix"><div class="block-container"><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"> <p>With Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge covering over 14,000 acres, there are more than 45 miles of trails to discover! Join us for our Intermediate Hiking series as we explore the trails together. 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