San Luis National Wildlife Refuge

We hold public tours, nature walks, presentations, and special events throughout the year. Check back here to see what events are coming up.

The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge visitor center will be open on select Saturdays this summer to offer several speaker presentations for the public. Mark your calendars and follow our Facebook page for more information about our upcoming events:

June 8, 2024 at 9:00am: Common Native Plants of the San Luis NWR Complex (indoor speaker presentation) – 7376 S. Wolfsen Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635
Refuge Park Ranger Madeline Yancey will give a presentation on the common native plant species visitors are likely to see when visiting the refuges of the San Luis NWR Complex. Come and learn to identify those plants as Madeline shares how they benefit wildlife.  Meet in the visitor center multipurpose room at 9:00am.

July 13, 2024 at 9:00am: Flycatchers in the Ryegrass (with apologies to J. D. Salinger) – indoor speaker presentation – 7376 S. Wolfsen Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635
Naturalist Steve Johnston will highlight a group of birds known as "flycatchers" found on our refuges during winter, summer, or year-round.  Steve has records of 9 members of the flycatcher family on the various units of San Luis NWR Complex.  In this presentation we will look at all nine.  Since 8 of them are migratory, Steve will talk about when they arrive and leave and where they go when they are not here.  We will also look at typical flycatcher behaviors that you can look for when you see them.  Steve will share his experiences observing and identifying these birds through story and photos.  Meet in the visitor center multipurpose room at 9:00am.

August 3, 2024 at 10:00am:  Nature and Wildlife Photography with Photographer Rick Lewis (indoor presentation) – 7376 S. Wolfsen Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635
Nature and wildlife photographer Rick Lewis will share a slideshow of his amazing wildlife photos taken on the refuges of the San Luis NWR Complex during the past year. Come celebrate the refuges' wildlife as they are captured through Rick's lenses.  Meet in the visitor center multipurpose room at 10:00am.

 

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to our public events for all participants. Please direct requests for sign language interpreting services or other accommodation needs to Jack Sparks (209/826-3508 ext 121 or jack_sparks@fws.gov) at least 7 days prior to a scheduled event.