During the recent flood events on the Grand River, Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge has received substantial damages to the visitor facilities and other infrastructure. Until further notice, Swan Lake NWR will be closed to the public, with the exception of the Taylor Point Access. Visitors can access the north end of Silver Lake for […]
Crowder State Park west of Trenton will hold its annual First Day Hike January 1st. The free guided hike of the three-point two-mile Tall Oaks Trail will begin at the Shelter 3 parking lot at 2 o’clock that afternoon. Resource Manager Anna Persell says the hike will last one to two hours depending on how […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge near Sumner will be hosting the final “First Friday at the Refuge Event August 3rd. Events are funded by and coordinated with the Friends of Swan Lake, a 501 c 3 not for profit group that exist to provide support to Swan Lake wildlife refuge. On August 3rd, a free […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner will host its first “First Fridays at the Refuge” event of the year Friday night June 1, 2018. David Shuey of Carlisle, Pennsylvania will portray General John Pershing at the event from 5 o’clock to 8:30 and will discuss Pershing’s achievements and his connection to wildlife and […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner will hold its First Fridays at the Refuge again this summer. The refuge will host the first event of the season in June with David Shuey of Carlisle, Pennsylvania portraying General John Pershing during the free event at Swan Lake the evening of June 1st from 5 […]
The gates at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge will once again open to the public on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 6 AM. The Refuge is closed annually from late October to the first Saturday of March to allow for undisturbed habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Once spring arrives the place becomes a Refuge […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner will hold its final First Fridays at the Refuge for the year next month. The August 4th event will go from 5 o’clock to 8:30 pm and will feature Adam Lindquist of Minnesota portraying Theodore Roosevelt at the amphitheater with a formal presentation at 7:30. Activities will […]
The Brunswick Community Choir, as well as a Live Bald Eagles Program, will be featured at the next First Fridays at the Refuge at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner. Activities the night of July 7th will run from 5 o’clock to 8:30. The Brunswick Community Choir will perform patriotic songs at the […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner will host its first First Fridays event of the season tonight. Family-oriented outdoor activities will be held from 5 o’clock to 8:30. The U. S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services from Jefferson City will release a live owl or hawk back […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting its final “First Fridays at the Refuge” event of the 2016 season on August 5. As in past years, the event will have multiple activities focused on a family-friendly atmosphere. Stations will include Archery, a prairie maze, a birders’ quest, canoes, a turtle tank, and a hot […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner is hosting “First Fridays At The Refuge.” A program focused on activities in a family-friendly atmosphere. The next “First Friday” is slated for July 1st when live bald and golden eagles from the Dickerson Park Zoo are to be at the refuge amphitheater at 7 o’clock. Other […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge will be kicking off “First Fridays at the Refuge” event on June 3. As in past years, the event will have multiple activities focused on a family-friendly atmosphere. Activities will include Archery, a prairie maze, a birders’ quest, canoes, a turtle tank, and a hot dog supper. The Observation tower […]
