Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 6200 acres of prairies and wetlands. The Refuge is home to a diversity of plants and animals, including rare species and habitats such as wetlands, prairies and savannahs. The Refuge is an important resting and feeding site on the Mississippi Flyway, a major international bird migration corridor. Continuing development along the Mississippi Flyway has reduced the suitable area available to migrating birds for critical rest stops, making the Refuge increasingly important.
On the Refuge...
Waves of prairie grass are beckoning you to join us for a Prairie Hike on Saturday, August 28th at 8:00 am. This hike will wind through our precious prairie and give visitors an unbelievable view of prairie grasses as they transition into their brilliant fall color. Visitors will learn about the history of our prairies and our annual management program to keep them healthy. Bring a camera and capture the pristine scenery of the refuge.
Continuing through August is our informative Rangers on Deck program every Wednesday afternoon at 3:00pm. Refuge rangers will offer a short and interesting program to highlight wildlife and other refuge activities. Rangers on deck will be offered August 11, 18, 25 and September 1st.
10/10/10 for 10!
At Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in Trempealeau, WI
Join us on Sunday, October 10, 2010 (10-10-10 for 10!) at 10:00 AM for at least 10 minutes on the observation deck at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate wetlands!
Why? These events will create awareness of the importance of wetlands and give people a chance to celebrate through active participation. On January 10, 2010, the Upper Mississippi River Floodplain area (which includes Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge) was designated as a Ramsar "Wetland of International Importance" under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. The Wetland of International Importance includes 302,344 acres, mainly the floodplain and main channel of the Upper Mississippi River from near Wabasha, MN to north of Rock Island, IL. There are now 30 sites in the U.S. The Convention aims to strengthen public awareness and appreciation of the role wetlands play in sustaining environmental health, economic enterprise, and recreational well-being. That’s where you come in!
Our celebration at Trempealeau National Wildlife is being sponsored by Friends of Trempealeau Refuge. Join us on the observation deck at 10:00 am on October 10, 2010 for a steamy hot cup of shade grown coffee while you meet 10 new friends, observe 10 refuge wetland animals and plants, take 10 wonderful wetland photos, hear a 10 minute program from refuge staff about the work behind our wetlands, and just enjoy the refuge for a good 10 minutes or more! In the spirit of the event, if you wear your “tennies (tennis shoes)”, you’ll receive a special gift from our Friends group! Be part of a celebration on Oct. 10, 2010 (10-10-10 for 10!) that hundreds of people worldwide will be participating in to celebrate the work that wetlands do to provide for plants, animals and humans.
Date: 
October 10, 2010
October 10, 2010Time:10:00 AM
10:00 AMWhere:Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge – Observation Deck
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge – Observation DeckContact:Jennifer Lilla for more information
Jennifer Lilla for more informationWebsite:http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Trempealeau/
http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Trempealeau/Friends:http://www.friendsoftrempealeaurefuge.org/
http://www.friendsoftrempealeaurefuge.org/10-10-10 Events:http://www.fws.gov/midwest/UpperMississippiRiver/101010.html
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Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
This page was last updated: August 22, 2010
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 6226 acres of prairies and wetlands. The Refuge is home to a diversity of plants and animals, including rare species and habitats such as wetlands, prairies and savannahs. The Refuge is an important resting and feeding site on the Mississippi Flyway, a major international bird migration corridor. Continuing development along the Mississippi Flyway has reduced the suitable area available to migrating birds for critical rest stops, making the Refuge increasingly important.
