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DC's Wild & Wonderful Connection Tour
Friday, Jan. 15, 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Get back to nature! The National Wildlife Visitor Center is one of the largest science and environmental education centers in the Department of Interior. This unique U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service facility, located on the grounds of the Patuxent Research Refuge, features interactive exhibits and wildlife habitats, as well as wildlife-oriented programs.
Established in 1936 by an executive order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Patuxent Research Refuge is the nation's first and only National Wildlife Refuge devoted to wildlife research. With land surrounding the Patuxent and Little Patuxent Rivers between DC and Baltimore, MD, the Refuge has grown from the original 2,670 acres to its present size of almost 13,000 acres.
The Visitor Center offers visitors of all ages knowledge and appreciation of the role of wildlife research in preserving the earth's vital resources. Interactive exhibits focus on global environmental issues, migratory bird routes, wildlife habitats, and endangered species recovery efforts. Surrounding forests, lakes and trails provide opportunities for wildlife-oriented recreation, educational programs and group tours. State-of-the-art exhibits demonstrate the value of wildlife research and the importance of making informed choices for the good of our environment.
The surrounding forests, lakes, and trails provide outstanding opportunities for wildlife-oriented recreation, educational programs and group tours.
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