OTTAWA NWR EVENTS

There's lots to do at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Hike the 10 miles of trails, feel the sand between your toes on our natural beach, take a cruise on the monthly Wildlife Drive or check out one of our educational programs or events.

What's on the calendar?
April - July, 2021: Virtual Programs
May 2021: Spring Migration
May 24 - July 15, 2021: Ottawa Refuge Scavenger Hunt
June 5, 2021: Recycle Round Up
​July 1 - August 8, 2021: Virtual Race
July 1 - September 4, 2021: Photography Contest
July 24, 2021: Ottawa Refuge Birthday Celebration
August 7, 2021: Discover Ottawa Day: Celebrating Veterans and Adaptive Anglers
August 27, 2021: West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge Sunset Cruise
September 26, 2021: Cars for Critters

​Wildlife Drive Dates

• January 16-17
• February 20-21 (cancelled due to weather)
• March 6-7 (bonus weekend!)
• March 20-21
• April 17-18 and 30
• May 1-16; May 22-23; May 29-31
• June: every Saturday and Sunday
• July: every Saturday and Sunday
• August: every Saturday and Sunday
• September: Every Saturday and Sunday, closed September 19
• October: open October 3rd only
• November: closed
• December: closed

Gates open at sunrise and close one hour before sunset (weather permitting.)

Hiking Trails
The seasonal trails (Pool 1 connector, Woodies Roost, East portion of Metzger Marsh lakefront dike) are open April 15-September 15. All other trails remain open from sunrise to sunset daily. Learn more here.

For more information about events, please call 419-898-0014.

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