| Members of Friends of Noxubee Refuge who enjoy spending time at the Refuge and meeting people with similar interests should consider becoming members of the group of volunteers who staff the Visitor Center. Expertise is acquired while training with experienced volunteers. The working environment is outstanding, and volunteers meet visitors from around the country and the world. If this sounds interesting to you, please contact Barbara Crawford at 662-323-2514. |
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| Related Links Noxubee Wildlife Refuge Box Conservation Center National Wildlife Refuge Association National Audubon Society Oktibbeha Audubon Society Photos Map |
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| Photos Judy Howle - photographs of birds James Martin - eaglets at Noxubee Refuge Paul T. Brown - www.trueexposures.com |
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| Saturdays at the Refuge ASTRONOMERS TO GIVE TALK ON THE ORION NEBULA AT THE NOXUBEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE VISITORS CENTER ON FEBRUARY 6 Rainwater Observatory assistant director Edwin Faughn will give a free public talk titled “The Amazing Orion Nebula” at the Refuge Visitors Center on Saturday February 6 at 5:30 pm. More info |
| The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Mississippi Service Area has become our first Benefactor, the highest level of membership. TVA has graciously provided $5000 to the Friends of Noxubee Refuge to assist with their outreach education and conservation projects. |
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| GAINING GROUND A group of MSU, community and business leaders is working together on founding a center for sustainability in Starkville. The intent will be focused on improving the quality of life through sustainable choices for all in Mississippi. Educational hands-on opportunities will be centered around housing, job training, organic food production and sustainable living. The group will host a retreat at the Refuge visitor center on January 23 to discuss strategy, build a core group and formulate goals. The center will be called "Gaining Ground Sustainability Institute of Mississippi". The group is in the process of forming a 501(c)3 and getting a website up and running. The web address is www.gaininggroundmississippi.org. If you would like to be involved you can contact Alison Buehler at aeramp@yahoo.com. |
| Friends of Noxubee Refuge Meeting for Thursday, January 21 David McEwen, well-known local nature photographer who has been photographing in Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge for over 30 years, will present Thursday’s Friends of Noxubee Refuge’s program “When Kodachrome Was King – Photography Then and Now” at 6:30 p.m. in the Tisdale Auditorium of the Visitor Center. David will show a selection of his favorite photos from this period and discuss how both photography and the Refuge have changed during this time. A number of David’s photographs were used to decorate the walls of the Visitor Center. Visitors are welcome, and for additional information please call the Refuge Office at 323-5548. |