2010

Free Guided Nature Walks

June – August:  Monday-Friday 10:00 am, Wednesdays 7:00 pm

Join us for a nature walk on the refuge trails to learn more about the wonders of interior Alaska

and the Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge.  Walks begin at the Farmhouse Visitor

Center. Groups of 6 or more may arrange for other times by special request.  The last weekday

nature walk will be Friday, September 3rd.

Thursday, September 9th  1:00 – 2:30 pm

This month’s program topic is “Camouflage” and includes reading of a book, making a craft, and

taking a brief walk on the refuge. A $3 donation per child is suggested and reservations are

required.  Maximum of 15 children per class, call 452-5162 for reservations.

Autumn Equinox Walk

Saturday, September 18th   10:00 am – Noon (Walk begins at 10:15 am)

Learn about the chemistry of fall colors and enjoy a walk through the beauty of autumn

on the Refuge.

Star Party

Saturday, September 18th  8pm

Join us for our  first Star Party of the season to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night.

View the full moon from Creamer’s Field through telescopes. 

Meet at the Farmhouse which will be open for warming up and hot drinks.

Saturday, October 30th   Noon – 4:00 pm

Join us for this annual spooky program! Bring the kids and learn

about feared and often misunderstood creatures through educational

activities, expert consultation, and crafts. Program is drop-in any time

during the hours stated.

Thanksgiving for the Birds Program

Saturday, November 27th    Noon – 4:00 pm

Stop by the Farmhouse for our annual family fun Thanksgiving weekend event!  We will be making bird feeders out of recycled materials and you can learn about our winter birds in Fairbanks. Program is drop-in any time during the hours stated.

Green Holiday Sale

Saturday, December 4th   10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join Friends of Creamer’s Field and other environmental organizations for some fun holiday shopping at the Alaska Bird Observatory.

Saturday, December 4th   6:00 – 8:00 pm

Join Friends of Creamer’s Field for the annual lighting of the big spruce tree

and caroling followed by cookies and hot drinks in the warmth of the historic

farmhouse! 

Holiday Open Houses

Saturday, December 4th, 11th, and 18th    Noon – 4:00 pm

Join Friends of Creamer’s Field for crafty, creative fun at our annual holiday open houses. We will be making holiday ornaments and crafts using natural materials in the Farmhouse Visitor Center. Programs are drop-in any time during the hours stated.

Winter Solstice Walk

Saturday, December 18th   1:00 – 3:00 pm (Walk begins at 1:15 pm)

Join Friends of Creamer’s Field to celebrate the joys of winter with a walk on the Refuge trails at a time when the sun is lowest in the sky and we experience the shortest days of the year.  Join us after the walk for cookies and hot drinks!  Meet at the Farmhouse Visitor Center.

There is plenty of parking near the Farmhouse Visitor Center in the lot next to the picnic area, the area next to the Bunkhouse, or along Creamer’s Lane.

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