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News & Events
Friends . . . keep up with what
you’re doing.
There
are lots of exciting things going on at Clarks River National Wildlife
Refuge that our Friends would like to share with you. One look at the
projects we’re working on and the activities that have been taking
place and you’ll say, “I want to be a Friend!”
For
more information on any upcoming event, please call the refuge at
270-527-5770 or toll-free at 1-866-801-8534. We look forward to seeing
you!
News - (click links below for details. opens in pop-up)
Events -
The
Friends of Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge meet on the second
Thursday of each month. Meetings normally begin at noon and are held
at the Refuge bunkhouse located off Highway 641 in Benton, KY. To
double check on the time or location of a meeting or other events,
please feel free to contact the Refuge Headquarters at 270-527-5770.
Congratulations!
The Friends want to show their sincere appreciation to Private Lands
Biologists, Alan Whited. At the June meeting, a plaque was presented
to Alan for all his help in the tree planting project that took
place this winter. Without Alan’s help the project would not have
ran as smooth. Thanks for a job well-done! (For details on this
project, please see our news section 1/14/2008.
The New t-shirts are in!!
We have new t-shirts for purchase. The original “brown shirts” are
now $14 or free with membership (Our Kentucky state symbol on the
left pocket side). The $15 shirts are “mist green” with our
rectangle symbol on the left pocket side. (Look at our photo gallery
to see pictures.)
Nature of Learning
The field trip portion of the Nature of Learning Program was a huge
success. The disposable cameras were a big hit with both the
students and teachers. Thanks to everyone that made the field trips
as successful as they were.
The next phase of
the project will take place later this summer. The teachers will
deliver the scrapbooks constructed by the students and the Friends
will judge for the winner. Then an awards night will be held to
honor the students and present their prizes. We could use your help
for awards night. So if you would like to take part in recognizing
the efforts of our local students, please contact us at 270-527-5770
or send an email to
smiles_alot_6@hotmail.com.
Family Fishing
Family Fishing Night for Marshall County will be held at the
Refuge’s Environmental Education and Recreation Area (EERA). The
date is September 8th. Besides fishing families will be
encouraged to utilize the other wildlife dependent recreation that
is available at the EERA. Also, there are plans to have a couple of
wildlife games available for children to play. This is an important
event for not just the Refuge, but our entire community.
The Friends have
been asked, by the County, to provide refreshments, but there are
many opportunities for the Friends to volunteer and get involved
with this event. Details will be provided as the date arrives. If
you want to get involved in this exciting, first-ever event…let us
know. We’d love to have you and hear your ideas! |
