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West Sister Island Sunset Cruise
*Canceled* Friday, August 27, 2021

Did you know that the egrets and herons that use the West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge rookery travel an 18 mile round trip, just to feed their young?

Learn more on a sunset cruise around West Sister Island on the Jet Express. This unique experience will highlight the largest Great Blue Heron and Great Egret rookery in the U.S. Great Lakes! ​
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West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge is also a designated wilderness area. That means that access to the island is by permit only. It also means that maintenance crews can only use hand tools on the island!  Researchers will be on board to tell you more about this critical habitat.

The ferry boards at 6:30pm in Port Clinton, Ohio and will return by 9:00pm.  Hors-d'oeuvres and cash bar will be on board.  

You may also participate in a 50/50 raffle!

Proceeds from this benefit will help Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge to support Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in carrying out its conservation goals.


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Questions? Contact Aimee at friendsofottawanwr@gmail.com

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You may see...

  • Great Blue Herons
  • Great Egrets
  • Snowy Egrets
  • Black-Crowned Night Herons
  • Double-Crested Cormorants
  • Gulls
Also possible: 
  • Waterfowl
  • Pelicans
  • Bald Eagles

You will learn about...

  • The history of West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge and its role in conservation
  • Island species and habits
  • What its like to perform surveys and bird banding on the island

Also on board...

  • Local biologists, and researchers who have worked on the island
  • Friends of Ottawa NWR
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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
      • Recycle Round Up
      • Photography Contest
    • Friends Programs >
      • Land Acquisition and Restoration
      • Internship Program
      • Environmental Education Grants
      • Nature Programs
    • Friends Projects >
      • Bird Friendly Facility Project
      • Fox Nature Preserve
      • Marinewood Restoration
      • Nehls Memorial Nature Preserve
      • 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
    • Wheels for Wetlands
    • Legacy Gifts
    • Federal Duck Stamp Program
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Portal
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Conservation at Home
    • Say No to Balloon Releases
  • Shop