Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge

Old Timbers Lodge Days

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge 1661 West JPG Niblo Road, Madison, IN, United States

The Big Oaks Conservation Society is hosting an open house at the historic Old Timbers Lodge on September 16th 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 […]

Kid Fishing at Big Oaks

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge 1661 West JPG Niblo Road, Madison, IN, United States

Take a Kid Fishing – Big Oaks NWR  7:00am and on Refuge opens, check in at the office, safety briefing  7:30-Noon Register at shelter near Old Timbers Lake dam  10:30am FREE lunch and drinks will be available at the shelter area, sponsored by the Big Oaks Conservation Society, Walmart, and RKO Enterprises. Activity booths will start: archery tent, make a […]

Free

Outdoor Women at Big Oaks

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge 1661 West JPG Niblo Road, Madison, IN, United States

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. Call 812-273-0783. This one-day event is set-up for outdoor learning  just for women, ages 12 & up who want to learn basic outdoor skills and outdoor appreciation through courses such as fishing, canoeing, bird watching, archery, and much more. Registrants will have the opportunity to participate in 4 classes, each of which will give you […]

Christmas Bird Count

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge 1661 West JPG Niblo Road, Madison, IN, United States

The Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) calls upon volunteer birders and nature enthusiasts in Indiana to participate in Audubon’s longest-running wintertime tradition, the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Volunteer birders of all skill levels are needed to count birds. The Big Oaks NWR count will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Volunteers may sign up to count birds […]

Frog Day at Big Oaks

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge 1661 West JPG Niblo Road, Madison, IN, United States

 Jefferson County’s Krueger Lake,  Family-friendly, hands-on learning about frogs.

Free

Bird Tour

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge 1661 West JPG Niblo Road, Madison, IN, United States

Beginners and pro’s alike will enjoy a morning birding a Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, one of the best spots for birding in southern Indiana. What a great way to celebrate Earth Day. Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, Madison, IN 47250. RSVP to refuge office at (812) 273-0783.

Free

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