Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge 40th Anniversary Open House

Join us for an open house at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the refuge. Play fun activities, learn about the refuge and its management, meet refuge staff, tour the refuge, and enjoy good food. 

This is a free, walk-in event. All are welcome! Certain tours and activities will require registration. Registration will open October 18th. Registration and a list of agenda items can be found on Eventbrite.

Agenda

Register ahead for these Tours and Events:

9-11am Morning Refuge Tram Tour

10-10:30am Morning Meet-and-Greet with Refuge Manager

12-2pm Afternoon Refuge Tram Tour

1-1:30pm Afternoon Meet-and-Greet with Refuge Manager

Activity Stations (9am - 2pm)

  • Hands-on Archery (every half hour starting at 9:30)
  • Refuge Fire Program Exhibition
  • Wildlife Olympics
  • Biology Education Activities
  • Maintenance Equipment Showcase
  • Red Wolf Recovery Program

Lunch 11am - 1pm

We're hosting a cookout with burgers, hot dogs, and sides! Food is provided courtesy of the Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society.

Event date and time
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Event location name
Alligator River NWR Refuge Operations Office

Address

13518 Milltail RdEast Lake,27953NC

Event category

Open House
Age range
All ages