Wild Wednesdays!

10 a.m. through Aug. 28

Explore the world of nature with your child during this hour-long adventure for 3–7 year-olds. Listen to a story, go for a hike, make a craft. See back page for topics. Space is limited. Registration required for these free programs. Save a spot for your child at Eventbrite.com

Sunday, Aug. 4
2 p.m.

Movie: Canada- Surviving the Wild North Canada has the largest intact forest on the planet – more than two million lakes and rivers and the longest coastline on Earth. It is home to astonishing wildlife including polar bears, arctic foxes, coastal wolves, caribou and harp seals. 50 min.

Sunday, Aug. 11
2 p.m.

Movie: Born in the Rockies, Part 2: Growing Up Young animals face new challenges as winter envelopes the Rocky Mountains and spring means the end of childhood. A grizzly mom prepares her cubs for hibernation, a mountain lion raises her kittens, and a bison calf must learn to survive the snow. 

Sunday, Aug. 11
2 p.m. 

History Talk and Driving Tour Join refuge volunteers and history buffs John Hovdenes and Del Bergseth for this fun and informative tour. Take a journey into Tamarac’s past. Before the refuge was established, this landscape was extensively settled. Who were these folks? Where did they live and how did they survive in this wilderness? What role did the CCC play in refuge development? Meet at the Discovery Center for a presentation and then caravan to several historical sites. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your stories to tell!

Sunday, Aug. 18
2 p.m.

Movie: Arctic Dance A pioneer in the study and protection of Alaska’s rugged wilderness, Mardie Murie’s work fueled the designation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Become inspired by this legendary conservationist and Grandmother of the Conservation Movement. 75 min. 

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is located 9 miles north of the junction of County Hwy 34 and County Hwy 29. For refuge information and more on events, contact (218) 847-2641 or visit www.fws.gov/refuge/tamarac