Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
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      • Bald Eagle Updates
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      • Blanding's Turtles
    • Gallery >
      • Most Memorable Moments
      • Photos by Friends
    • Wildlife Observation & Birding Tips
    • Timing of Bird Migration
    • Spring Birding Spots
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    • EV Charging Station
    • Barn Quilt Trail
    • Know Your Signs
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  • Who we are
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  • WHAT WE DO
    • Events >
      • Spring Migration
      • Chili Cookoff
      • Photography Contest
    • Friends Programs >
      • Land Acquisition and Restoration
      • Internship Program
      • Environmental Education Grants
      • Nature Programs
    • Friends Projects >
      • Shuttle
      • Bird Friendly Facility Project
      • Fox Nature Preserve
      • Nehls Memorial Nature Preserve
      • Portage River Water Trail
      • Marinewood Restoration
      • West Harbor Project
      • Wildlife Drive Improvements
      • Visitor Center Fishing Access
    • Recent Accomplishments
    • Carrying on a Legacy
  • HOW TO HELP
    • Donate
    • License Plate
    • Become a Member
    • Employer Match
    • Wheels for Wetlands
    • Legacy Gifts
    • Federal Duck Stamp Program
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Portal
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Conservation at Home
    • Say No to Balloon Releases
  • Shop
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Spring Migration at Ottawa Refuge

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QUICK LINKS

​Recent Sightings


Trail Map

Bird Check-List

Shopping
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Electric Shuttle Drivers
Transport visitors on the refuge trail system
Share information about the refuge

Pollinator Plant Sale Workers
Sell, water & organize plants

Front Desk & Nature Store Workers
Share information about the refuge, sell items in the Nature Store
Apply Now
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BUS & CARAVAN TOURS

Darby/Blausey Marsh Tours*
May 5, 10, 12, 20


Cedar Point NWR Tours*
May 1, 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 17


*Registration for these tours opens April 1st. Call to register at ​419-898-0014.
Keep an eye out, additional dates may be added closer to the festival. Follow us on our Facebook page for updates.

TRAM TOURS

May 5-14, 2023
12:30pm and 2pm

First come, first served.
​Depart from Visitor Center.
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WILDLIFE STOP & SHOP

May 13 - 14, 2023
​10am - 4pm
Vendor Sign Up
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POLLINATOR PLANT SALE

Selling native pollinator plants grown by Bench Farms on Route 2.
May 5-14, 2023
Download Species Guide
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FOOD TRUCKS

Sweet Nate's Coffee
 
May 5-14, 9am-2pm
Lake Erie BBQ
May 5-6, 12-13,
11am-5pm
Traveling Chef
May 5-14, 11am-2pm
Port Clinton Rotary
Fish Wagon

May 6-7, 13-14,
11am-sellout
Xtreme Cuisine
​May 7, 14, 10am-5pm
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WILDLIFE DRIVE

April 15-16, 2023
April 28-30, 2023
May 1-14, 2023
​May 20-21, 2023
​May 27-29, 2023
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ROOKERY NATURE STORE​

Open Daily 9am - 4pm during May
Online - 24/7!
​(Free pickup or shipping available)
Shop Online
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SWAROVSKI OPTIK 
​Mobile Experience Trailer

May 5-20, 2023
Demonstrations & simple repairs
​Bird hikes
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​Just for Fun!
Download a Blue Goose Bingo Card and play along during your visit this spring.
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Friends of Ottawa NWR
14000 W. State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH 43449 

  
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419-898-0014 x13
friendsofottawanwr@gmail.com

 EIN: 34-1904821   
Visitor Center open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
  • HOME
  • YOUR REFUGE
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Ottawa NWR Complex
    • Refuge Challenges
    • Recent Sightings
    • Visitor Center
    • Kids Corner
    • Wildlife Drive
    • Endangered Wildlife
    • Endangered Plants
    • Research >
      • Bald Eagle Updates
      • West Sister Island Rookery
      • Blanding's Turtles
    • Gallery >
      • Most Memorable Moments
      • Photos by Friends
    • Wildlife Observation & Birding Tips
    • Timing of Bird Migration
    • Spring Birding Spots
    • Fishing and Hunting Information
    • Refuge Staff
    • EV Charging Station
    • Barn Quilt Trail
    • Know Your Signs
    • National Wildlife Refuge System
  • Who we are
    • Our Story
    • Friends History
    • Network of Friends
    • Strategic Goals
    • Financials
    • Board of Directors
    • Friends Staff
    • Community Partners
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Events >
      • Spring Migration
      • Chili Cookoff
      • Photography Contest
    • Friends Programs >
      • Land Acquisition and Restoration
      • Internship Program
      • Environmental Education Grants
      • Nature Programs
    • Friends Projects >
      • Shuttle
      • Bird Friendly Facility Project
      • Fox Nature Preserve
      • Nehls Memorial Nature Preserve
      • Portage River Water Trail
      • Marinewood Restoration
      • West Harbor Project
      • Wildlife Drive Improvements
      • Visitor Center Fishing Access
    • Recent Accomplishments
    • Carrying on a Legacy
  • HOW TO HELP
    • Donate
    • License Plate
    • Become a Member
    • Employer Match
    • Wheels for Wetlands
    • Legacy Gifts
    • Federal Duck Stamp Program
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Portal
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Conservation at Home
    • Say No to Balloon Releases
  • Shop