Family Archery Program Would you like to practice a new skill? The Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, refuge ranger, and the Genoa National Fish Hatchery, environmental education specialist, have partnered for a family archery and beginner course. Come join us in this fun and informative course and spend a morning learning the archery basics. This course is for the whole family, allowing beginners to build their skills. The course is a basic introduction to archery. Equipment will be provided for all the participants. When: Friday July 19th, 2024, event starts at 9:00 am Where: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge *Spaces are limited, and reservations are required. Please call the contact station to reserve your spot. *Participants must be at least 8 years old. *Program will start at 9 am.
Discovering Nature Through Photography We will be taking a photo walk down the Pine Creek Dike trail with the objective of finding new ways to enjoy nature by taking pictures of things we find interesting and showcasing them by taking a creative photo. Don’t forget to charge your phone! When: Tuesday August 6th, 2024, event runs from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, Outdoor Wonder Learning Center *This program will start at the Outdoors Wonder Learning Center. *The Photography Program is sponsored by the Friends of Trempealeau Refuge. *Spaces are limited, and reservations are required. Please call the contact station to reserve your spot.
Monarch Butterfly Journey Have you heard about the amazing and perilous journey of the Monarch butterfly? Hundreds of Monarch butterflies travel through Wisconsin each year on their way to spend the cold months of winter in Mexico. Visitors are invited to learn about the amazing journey of the Monarch butterfly and help catch and tag these butterflies as they travel through Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge on their migration south. Participants may have the opportunity to see and catch other butterfly species and insects. When: Friday August 16th, 2024, event starts at 6:00 pm Where: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, Outdoors Wonder Learning Center *Program will start at the Outdoors Wonder Learning Center. *Nets will be provided. *Spaces are limited, and reservations are required. Please call the contact station to reserve your spot.
Wildflower and Prairie Walk Discover wildflowers and prairie plants with our forest ecologist, Bruce Henry. Bruce will be leading a family friendly hike to talk about the beautiful blooms that cover the prairie with bursts of bright vibrant colors during spring and summer months. During the hike you will be able to experience the beauty of the prairie while birds sing and butterflies flutter through the refuge. The hike would be along our Prairie View Trail. To find the trail, take the first right when entering the refuge onto the Prairie Edge Tour Loop gravel road. Follow the gravel road around to a small parking area by the Prairie View Trail. When: Friday August 23rd, 2024, event starts at 6:00 pm Where: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, Prairie View Trail *Program will start at the Prairie View Trail. *Spaces are limited, and reservations are required. Please call the contact station to reserve your spot.
2024 Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest The Friends of Trempealeau will be hosting a photo contest to recognize nature photographers and showcase the beauty of the refuge. The contest runs the length of the calendar year, multiple categories available. Entry deadline: December 1st, 2024.
The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans. Please visit the Trempealeau National Wildlife and Refuge website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/trempealeau
