Saturdays at the Refuge

Friends of Noxubee Refuge assist the Refuge with educational programs each first and third Saturday in the month. Check back often to see upcoming events. Programs are open to the general public and are free of charge unless noted otherwise.
November 5 – Backyard Bird Workshop and Walk - Visitor Center 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Identify common backyard birds with the types of habitat they like and foods they eat. After their presentation, join Dianne and James Patterson to expand your knowledge of birds on the Refuge. If possible, bring binoculars, there is a limited supply available to use.
November 19 – Techniques for Improving Bird Watching Skills - Visitor Center 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
After an inside presentation on helpful techniques, go out on the Refuge to explore different habitat types and the birds that inhabit them. Bring binoculars or we will have some available to use. Program presented by Dianne and James Patterson.
December 3 – Nature Crafts for the Holidays - Visitor Center 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit by making evergreen swags, ornaments and birdfeeders with natural materials. Materials will be available and you are encouraged to bring some materials you have collected to share with others. Help decorate a Christmas Tree for Wildlife, an alluring reminder that Christmas is truly a holiday for all.
Identify common backyard birds with the types of habitat they like and foods they eat. After their presentation, join Dianne and James Patterson to expand your knowledge of birds on the Refuge. If possible, bring binoculars, there is a limited supply available to use.
November 19 – Techniques for Improving Bird Watching Skills - Visitor Center 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
After an inside presentation on helpful techniques, go out on the Refuge to explore different habitat types and the birds that inhabit them. Bring binoculars or we will have some available to use. Program presented by Dianne and James Patterson.
December 3 – Nature Crafts for the Holidays - Visitor Center 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit by making evergreen swags, ornaments and birdfeeders with natural materials. Materials will be available and you are encouraged to bring some materials you have collected to share with others. Help decorate a Christmas Tree for Wildlife, an alluring reminder that Christmas is truly a holiday for all.