Come to the 10th Annual Youth Fishing Fun Day
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 Bring the Family for a Day of Fun! On June 2, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge will hold its 10th Annual Youth Fishing Fun Day. Youths 15 and under can pre-register for the event or register at the pond on June 2. Registered participants will receive a free t-shirt, a lunch ticket (hot dog, soda, and chips), a door prize ticket, and other "freebies." On the same morning, Blackwater will also hold its 11th Annual Frog Jumping Contest. Participants can bring their own frogs and compete for prizes. Visit our Youth Fishing page for details about registering and participating on June 2. |
Three Chicks on the Blackwater Osprey Cam
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 Check Out the Youngsters We are thrilled to announce that we now have three newly hatched chicks on the Blackwater NWR Osprey Cam. The chicks hatched from May 21-25, and so far all the chicks look strong. Sometimes the youngest doesn't always make it, but last year we had three chicks fledge from the cam nest, so we're hopeful all three chicks will prosper this nesting season. Be sure to visit the Osprey Cam page to follow the action. |
Volunteers Plant Almost 5000 Grass Plugs
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Marsh Planting Helps Restore Habitat
 Pickering Creek Audubon Center recently sponsored a marsh planting event at Blackwater NWR where volunteers planted almost 5000 grass plugs near the photography blind along the Wildlife Drive at the Refuge. Much thanks to all those who helped to restore an acre of wetland habitat at Blackwater. |
Earth Day Litter Pick-Up a Success
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 Volunteers Pitch In
In mid April, 14 volunteers picked up 42 bags of trash -- including 10 tires, 1 toilet, and 1 car bumper in and around Blackwater Refuge. We greatly appreciate the volunteers who come out each year to help tidy up the Refuge. Not only does it improve the view for our visitors, but it makes the roadways safer for animals that are often attracted to the road by litter.
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Support the Friends of Blackwater
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Be Sure to Renew Your Membership 
If you've received a renewal reminder from the Friends of Blackwater recently, we ask that you take a few moments to send in your renewal. The Friends count on members for support, which enables us to assist with many wonderful projects at Blackwater Refuge, such as the raptor cams, the Visitor Center gift shop, the land and water trails, and the environmental education program. Please continue to support the Friends as we support one of the best national wildlife refuges in America. |
