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Mammals of Patoka River Refuge - May 5

4/18/2018

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There are currently nearly 60 wild mammal species in Indiana. Join us Saturday, May 5 at Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge where we’ll take a closer peek at a few of those found living within Refuge boundaries. The guest speaker will share information on current distribution and status of certain endangered or rare species, as well as information on mammal dental formulas as a means of identification. We'll have mammal skins on hand to identify and touch, and also a few mammal skulls to observe and study. Take-home handouts will be available, as well as hands-on mammal track identification fun.  

The program will begin at 1:00 pm Central Time at the outdoor classroom next to Boyd’s Trail and will last about an hour and a half. To get to the Boyd’s Trail parking lot, head east on SR 64 through Oakland City. Just outside the city past the brown "Refuge" sign, turn left on CR 1275E. In 1/2 mile, bear left on paved 1300E; it will become gravel. Continue one mile to the parking lot located on the left side of the road. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by calling the Refuge office at (812) 749-3199. 
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Retirement Reception for Bill McCoy - April 21

4/13/2018

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Bill McCoy, the Refuge Manager at Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge in Oakland City, retired on March 31st after a 48-year career with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. He has spent the last 28 years here at Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge in Pike and Gibson Counties where he served as the Refuge’s first and only Refuge Manager.

Please come join us on Saturday, April 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central Time at Wirth Park Community Center in Oakland City, Indiana to celebrate Bill’s career and wish him an active and happy retirement.  A presentation highlighting Bill’s career will start at 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area.

If you plan on attending, please make a reservation with Rosalie at Rosalie_Mosley@fws.gov, or feel free to just stop by Wirth Park.
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In Search of Spring Wildflowers - April 21

4/13/2018

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April showers bring wildflowers! Join Patoka River NWR volunteer, Linda Wilcox, and discover what is blooming on the Refuge on Saturday, April 21 (rain date, April 28) at 9:00 a.m. CST.  Meet at the Boyd’s Trail parking lot and plan to drive or carpool to a designated location on the Refuge.  Exploring will be off trail through the woods.  Suitable clothing and shoes, as well as insect repellent, are suggested.  

To get to the Boyd’s Trail parking lot, head east on SR 64 through Oakland City. Just outside of the city, past the brown sign, turn left on CR 1275E. In 1/2 mile, bear left on paved 1300E; it will become gravel. Continue one mile to the parking lot located on the left side of the road.  
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    Friends Board Meeting
    1st Monday of the month
    5:30 p.m. CT
    Oakland City Public Library
    Oakland City, IN
    Call Nancy Gehlhausen at 812.457.4859 for more info.​

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