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June 2019
Annual Butterfly Count
This is the 8th Annual Butterfly Count on the Refuge. On June 29th, we will meet at the Refuge Headquarters at 8:30 am. We will divide into groups and start counting by 9:00. No experience needed and we encourage families to join the fun. You can come for part of the day or you can help out all day long. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Bring snacks, your lunch and water for the day. For more information please…
Find out more »July 2019
6th Annual Blue Goose Chase–Family Bike Ride
Bring your bicycles, friends and family to the Little Pend Oreille NWR for a 10.5 mile bike ride featuring the refuge auto tour route. The tour features interpretive stops that inform you about the history, wildlife, and management of the Refuge. The ride will be held Saturday July 20th. Please arrive at Headquarters at 8:30 am. Headquarters is at 1310 Bear Creek Road, Colville, WA. The ride is moderate and is on packed, graded, dirt roads. You can enjoy it…
Find out more »August 2019
The Annual Refuge Staff Appreciation BBQ
Staff, Volunteers and FRIENDS of the LPO NWR: It’s that time AGAIN!!!!! And you don't want to miss this! The Annual Staff Appreciation BBQ Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2019 Time: 4:30 pm Place: Refuge Fire Cache Main dish, beverages and dessert provided!!! Bring a salad, side or dessert and join the FRIENDS in saying THANKS to the hardworking STAFF and VOLUNTEERS of the LPO! lease RSVP: Refuge HQ 684- 8384 or Pam Vail at 684-5742
Find out more »September 2019
Annual Membership Meeting–See You There!
It's that time of year again. Time for our annual membership meeting. The meeting will be Saturday September 21st, 9:00 AM at the Refuge Fire Cache 9:00 - 10:00 Coffee and snacks and visiting 10:00 General Meeting and Board elections 10:30 Year in review (with Refuge manager Jerry Cline) 11:15 Special guests--Dan and Ginger Poleschook will be giving a wildlife presentation on local waterbirds including the Common Loon. 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Hike on the Refuge led by Dan Price Please…
Find out more »January 2020
Winter Bird Count–
We are postponing the Bird Count. Due to the newest forecast calling for, possibly, over a foot of snow at the refuge the decision has been made to postpone the count by 1 week. Count date is now Saturday the 18th. Same time, same place, different day. Sorry of any inconvenience and hope to see you on the 18th. Stay safe and warm, Dan Price Board President Please join us for the Annual Winter Bird Count at the Refuge on…
Find out more »Annual Friends Winter Retreat–January 25th
Saturday January 25th is our Annual Board and Membership Retreat and Fun in the Snow Day! All Friends of the LPONWR and other interested folks are invited! We will meet at the house at the Refuge Headquarters at 9:00 am. The day is planned to start with coffee break going right into a Visioning Meeting for planning our events for 2020 and beyond. After the meeting we will enjoy a Potluck lunch before heading out into the snow. Bring your…
Find out more »April 2020
Ecology Day–Canceled
Canceled--Please clean up after yourselves as you enjoy the refuge. To celebrate Earth Day, the Friends are going to join the LPO Refuge staff for a morning of clean up along the refuge roads on Saturday April 18th. Please meet at Headquarters dressed for work at 9 am. It's more fun than its sounds. You never know what you might find. Chili lunch will follow with the staff at Headquarters. Please bring a can of chili to contribute. For more…
Find out more »POSTPONED–Spring Nature Program
Join us for our Spring Nature Program at some mysterious future date! This year we are excited to have, award winning film maker and Beaver expert, Sarah Koenigsberg come to Colville. She will be showing her new, 1 hour, film "the Beaver Believers" followed by a 1 hour presentation and discussion. Much more info to come as the program nears This informative evening is sponsored by the Friends of the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge. Doors open…
Find out more »May 2020
Annual Trail Cleanup Day–Canceled
Canceled until further notice McDowell Marsh Trail Cleanup Day Join us for our Annual Trail Cleanup Day --Spring is here! We are planning to clean up this trail on May 2nd starting at 9:00 am. This is in preparation for our Environmental Education Days and hiking season. Please meet at the Trail kiosk at the River Camp on the Refuge. Dress for inclement spring weather. Bring gloves, water and snacks. We usually have people raking the trail, moving downed branches,…
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