Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

We host events throughout the year. Keep an eye here on the website and on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/backbaynwr for event updates.

We are very happy to offer recurring events to our visitors. Please see the Ranger-Led Programs page for details on the Blue Goose Tram Tour, Winter Waterfowl Walks, Snakes, Frogs and Turtles and event series.

A Special Use Permit is required for competitive events, per the wildlife refuge's Compatibility Determination for Competitive Events. Applications for the winter 2024 - 2025 season are currently being accepted. For priority consideration for this season's events please submit your application by August 31, 2024 to backbaynwr@fws.gov. Applications will continue to be accepted after August 31, 2024, if the competitive event maximum has not been reached. Please use this Application for Competitive Running Races, Bicycling Races and Birding Cups at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.