S c h e d u l e o f E v e n t s
World Migratory Bird Day Kickoff Event
Elmaro Vineyard
May 8th | Social. 5:30-6:30 pm | Program: 6:30 pm
Join us as Craig Thompson, President of the Driftless Birds and retired from the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources, gives a program about Wisconsin birds. Craig’s 30+ year career focused on migratory bird
conservation. Craig is an enthusiastic birder and has a wealth of knowledge, you won’t want to miss his
presentation! *This event is sponsored by the Friends of Trempealeau Refuge. No registration is required .
World Migratory Bird Day Festival
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
May 9th | 7:00 am to 12:30 pm
Highlights
- Guided Early Bird Hikes | 7:00 am and 9:00 am | Guided bird hikes at Trempealeau National
Wildlife Refuge. Take an early morning walk with an experienced birder to see who’s flitting around
early in the morning! Duration: approximately 1.5 hours - Guided Photography Hike | 9:00 am | Calling all photography enthusiasts! Join a refuge volunteer
on a photography nature hike! Explore the beauty of nature through your lens! The hike is open to
all levels, from beginners to experienced photographers, and is a great opportunity to practice
your skills and capture stunning images. Duration: approximately 1 hour
Registration is required for guided hikes.
To register, please call 608-539-2311 x2 or email dana_schelling@fws.gov
- Bird Banding Demonstrations | 8:00 – 11:00 am | Watch how wild birds are banded and recorded
for research purposes. | Near the Woods Trail
At the Observation Deck Area - Kids Craft Station | 9:00 – 11:00 am | Join a refuge volunteer for a fun and easy craft. This activity
is for the whole family. - Macroinvertebrates | 9:00 – 11:00 am | Join Nora and Delaney from Happy Dancing Turtle to learn
about common freshwater macroinvertebrates. - Informational Booths | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Connect with local organizations as they share
information about the amazing work they are doing along the River. Village of Trempealeau –
Wisconsin Bird City, Driftless Birds, Audubon Upper Mississippi River, Trempealeau Public Library,
Friends of Trempealeau NWR and the National Eagle Center. There will be book giveaways, a native
plants garden raffle, and more!
At the Outdoor Wonders Learning Center - River Valley Raptors Inc. Booth | 9:00 – 11:00 am | Abbey Krumrie will have
live raptors that she has rehabilitated and answer questions about these
amazing birds. | The booth will be located outside of the building. - River Valley Raptors Presentation | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Learn what a
raptor is and see them up close! Join Abbey Krumrie, from River Valley
