2010

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.

All events and programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.  Donations are always welcome.

All programs take place or start at the Farmhouse Visitor Center unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, March 11th  1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

This month’s program topic is “Animal Tracks” 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.

Spring Equinox Walk

Saturday March 20th 1:00 – 3:00pm  (Walk begins at 1:15pm)

Take a very early spring walk on the Refuge trails to celebrate the changing of the seasons or

when the sun is halfway between the lowest and the highest points it reaches in the sky and day

and night are about the same length of time. Look for signs of local animals just waking up or very

active during our cold weather. Learn about signs to look for in the coming weeks.

Owl Program

Thursday April 1st 7:00 – 8:30pm at the Taiga Center at Wedgewood Resort

Please join us for our much loved annual program on owls. Enjoy a talk and slide show about the

ecology of our local owls, how to find them and identify their calls, and meet live owls!

Thursday, April 8th  1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

This month’s program topic is “Geese” 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.

Spring Migration Celebration

Saturday May 1st  Noon – 4:00pm

Come to this much anticipated annual celebration of spring migration at Creamer’s Field Migratory

Waterfowl Refuge. Scheduled to coincide with the peak of bird migration, the program consists of

bird and wildlife viewing, information booths of local conservation organizations, nature walks, and

activities for the whole family such as puppet shows, crafts, and games. Activities will take place

both at Creamer’s Field and Alaska Public Lands Information Center. This free event is

cooperatively presented by Friends of Creamer’s Field, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the

Alaska Bird Observatory, the Arctic Audubon Society, the Alaska Public Lands Information Center,

Ducks Unlimited, and the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

Thursday, May 13th  1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

This month’s program topic is “Ponds” 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.

Frog Walk

Sunday May 9th 1:00 – 3:00pm  (Walk begins at 1:30pm)

Join Friends of Creamer’s Field for our annual Mother’s Day frog walk. Learn about Alaska’s

elusive wood frogs and then take a walk in hopes of both hearing and seeing interior Alaska’s only

amphibian! Be sure to come dressed for the weather and don’t forget the mud boots!

Download the entire 2010 Program Calendar as a PDF file

Camp Habitat 2010

June 21st - July 30th.

Our nature education day camp for kids 4 - 11 will be celebrating its 20th year here on the Refuge!

Online registration will begin in March here.