Contact: Hallie Schulz (608) 779-2392
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the “Upper Miss” Refuge
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the refuge and the arrival of spring by joining us on Saturday May 18,
2024 for live bird banding and bird identification. Have you ever wondered how researchers band the little
legs on song birds? Now is your chance to learn! As part of the 100th Anniversary Interpretive Series on the
refuge, there will be live bird banding demonstrations with a variety of experts on-site to help identify birds
and explain how and why we band birds.
Birding is an interactive and immersive way to experience wildlife on the Refuge. The Upper Mississippi
River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is situated in world-class birding territory along the Mississippi
Flyway, making it one of the most popular activities for locals and destination birders alike. Bring your
binoculars, favorite field guide, and sense of curiosity.
Where: Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Shady Maple Trail located in Goose
Island County Park. After you turn into Goose Island County Park off of Hwy 35, it will be the first parking
lot on the left.
When: Saturday May 18, 2024, 7:00am – 11:00am
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is celebrating 100 years of conservation and
has been part of YOUR public land and home to countless species of plants and animals for 100 years in
2024.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants,
and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information,
visit www.fws.gov and connect with us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as
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