The Big Oaks Conservation Society is hosting an open house at the historic Old Timbers Lodge on September 16^th from 1 PM to 6 PM.  Access to the Lodge will be from gate 8 on Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge (NWR); Gate 8 is about 1 mile south of New Marion on Old Michigan Road. The Society will offer tours of the Lodge and provide light refreshments; refuge staff will offer short tours of portions of Big Oaks NWR.  The Society will also provide information about their mission and volunteer opportunities at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge and at Old Timbers Lodge.