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SUMMARY:Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Eagle Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is hosting Eagle Festival the weekends of March 5 and 6\, and March 12 and 13\, 2022. With the continuing need for social distancing\, this year's festival will be a unique mix of virtual and limited in-person activities.  On site activities will require pre-registration\, while virtual programs are offered on Facebook (@BlackwaterNWR) and Zoom.  The Wildlife Drive will be free-of-charge both weekends.  \n\n \n\nA guided bird walk will kick off each morning\, in search of ducks\, geese\, swans\, songbirds\, and of course\, bald eagles!  Kids ages 8 and up can sign up for youth archery\, where they will become familiar with the safe use of equipment before learning to shoot targets.  Kids of all ages can dissect an owl pellet and discover what owls eat by examining skeletal remains found within.  If you're a late sleeper\, consider registering for a guided 5-mile bicycle tour of Wildlife Drive with refuge staff.  Pre-registration is required for all programs at https://bit.ly/blackwatereaglefestival.  More information is available at the refuge's website at www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater\, or by calling 410-228-2677. \n\n \n\nFollow us on Facebook @BlackwaterNWR for eagle identification tips and a roundup of some of the best hotspots to see eagles on the refuge.   \n\n \n\nRefuge volunteer Ron Ketter will present the virtual program "Waterfowl and Marsh Birds along Wildlife Drive" on Sunday\, March 6\, 2022\, at 7 p.m. Register at Eventbrite at  https://bit.ly/blackwatereaglefestival to receive the Zoom link for this program hosted by the Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. \n\n \n\nLooking to get some fresh air?  Bring the young ones out to the refuge to hike the Woods Trail and read the picture book The Busy Tree by Jennifer Ward. This StoryWalk  will be installed along the Woods Trail beginning March 5 through the end of the month. Learn about the importance of a tree and the animals that can be found there\, while getting physical activity outdoors with the family!     \n\n \n\nStop by the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center to view the winning artwork from the 2022 Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest\, as well as the winners of the Friends of Blackwater's Refuge Photo Contest.  Visitors will also be able to make a wildlife button to take home.  Visitor Center hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Pets are not permitted outside of vehicles on the refuge\, so please leave pets at home. \n\n \n\nTo protect the health of those who live\, work\, and visit U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service public lands and facilities\, face masks are currently required inside all federal buildings.  They are also required outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained. \n\n \n\nBlackwater National Wildlife Refuge\, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, protects over 32\,000 acres of rich tidal marsh\, mixed hardwood and pine forest\, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland for a diversity of wildlife.  To learn more\, visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater or @BlackwaterNWR. \n\n \n\nThe mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve\, protect and enhance fish\, wildlife\, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation\, known for our scientific excellence\, stewardship of lands and natural resources\, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen\, visit www.fws.gov.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is hosting Eagle Festival the weekends of March 5 and 6\, and March 12 and 13\, 2022. With the continuing need for social distancing\, this year&rsquo\;s festival will be a unique mix of virtual and limited in-person activities.&nbsp\; On site activities will require pre-registration\, while virtual programs are offered on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackwaterNWR"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">@BlackwaterNWR</span></a>) and Zoom.&nbsp\; The Wildlife Drive will be free-of-charge both weekends. &nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nA guided bird walk will kick off each morning\, in search of ducks\, geese\, swans\, songbirds\, and of course\, bald eagles!&nbsp\; Kids ages 8 and up can sign up for youth archery\, where they will become familiar with the safe use of equipment before learning to shoot targets.&nbsp\; Kids of all ages can dissect an owl pellet and discover what owls eat by examining skeletal remains found within.&nbsp\; If you&rsquo\;re a late sleeper\, consider registering for a guided 5-mile bicycle tour of Wildlife Drive with refuge staff.&nbsp\; Pre-registration is required for all programs at <a href="https://bit.ly/blackwatereaglefestival"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">https://bit.ly/blackwatereaglefestival</span></a>.&nbsp\; More information is available at the refuge&rsquo\;s website at <a href="http://www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater</span></a>\, or by calling 410-228-2677.&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nFollow us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackwaterNWR/"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">@BlackwaterNWR</span></a> for eagle identification tips and a roundup of some of the best hotspots to see eagles on the refuge. &nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nRefuge volunteer Ron Ketter will present the virtual program &ldquo\;Waterfowl and Marsh Birds along Wildlife Drive&rdquo\; on Sunday\, March 6\, 2022\, at 7 p.m. Register at Eventbrite at &nbsp\;<a href="https://bit.ly/blackwatereaglefestival"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">https://bit.ly/blackwatereaglefestival</span></a> to receive the Zoom link for this program hosted by the Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nLooking to get some fresh air?&nbsp\; Bring the young ones out to the refuge to hike the Woods Trail and read the picture book <em>The Busy Tree </em>by Jennifer Ward. This StoryWalk<sup>&reg\;</sup> will be installed along the Woods Trail beginning March 5 through the end of the month. Learn about the importance of a tree and the animals that can be found there\, while getting physical activity outdoors with the family!&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nStop by the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center to view the winning artwork from the 2022 Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest\, as well as the winners of the Friends of Blackwater&rsquo\;s Refuge Photo Contest.&nbsp\; Visitors will also be able to make a wildlife button to take home.&nbsp\; Visitor Center hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Pets are not permitted outside of vehicles on the refuge\, so please leave pets at home.&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="border:1pt none windowtext\;padding:0in\;background-image:initial\;background-position:initial\;background-size:initial\;background-repeat:initial\;background-attachment:initial\;background-origin:initial\;background-clip:initial\;">To protect the health of those who live\, work\, and visit U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service public lands and facilities\, face masks are currently required inside all federal buildings.&nbsp\; They are also required outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained.&nbsp\;</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<em>Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge\, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland\, protects over 32\,000 acres of rich tidal marsh\, mixed hardwood and pine forest\, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland for a diversity of wildlife.&nbsp\; To learn more\, visit our website at </em><a href="https://www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater</span></a><em> or </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackwaterNWR"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">@BlackwaterNWR</span></a><em>.</em>&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<em>The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve\, protect and enhance fish\, wildlife\, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation\, known for our scientific excellence\, stewardship of lands and natural resources\, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen\, visit </em><a href="http://www.fws.gov"><span style="color:#0000FF\;"><em>www.fws.gov</em></span></a><em>.</em></span></span>
LOCATION:Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Education Building on Wildlife Drive 2431 Key Wallace Drive Cambridge\, MD 21613
UID:e.3422.8104
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DTSTAMP:20260404T121427Z
URL:https://www.dorchesterchamber.org/events/details/blackwater-national-wildlife-refuge-eagle-festival-2022-03-06-2022-8104
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