The Wild Goose Chase, which provides funding for a variety of projects at Blackwater NWR, was held on May 16 and 17 this year. We had 350 registrants with 318 women participating in the ride. On the first day of the event, participants took advantage of touring the area on land, via self-guided bike tours, and by water, via locally rented kayaks. The cyclist dinner, held at the Elks Lodge, was well attended and all enjoyed Georgena Terry's presentation on the state-of-the-art of bicycle design. While four different bicycle routes were available, most women opted for Ride B, covering 428 miles of countryside with spectacular marsh views and ample sightings of wildlife, including herons, eagles, and turtles crossing the road. Various vendors generously provided merchandise to be raffled off at the end of the ride. The Grand Prize, a Fuji Declaration Single Speed Bicycle, was won by Grace House (pictured between Georgena Terry and Friends' president Rick Abend). Based on participant feedback, the 2015 Wild Goose Chase was deemed a success thanks to all of the riders, vendors, volunteers, and organizer, Maggie Briggs.