Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge is celebrating National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 5th by inviting the public to come out and walk with a ranger for a preview of our new trail.
The Visitor Center and new exhibits will be open form 4-6 PM and the Ranger will be leading walks along the trail at 4:30 and 5:30. We invite everyone to come out and see the new exhibits and learn more about the Refuge and what we have to offer. This includes are almost completed paved mile-long Discovery Nature Trail that starts from the Visitor Center parking lot. We also welcome the public to come and see the exhibits and hike the other trails on the Refuge at any other point as well. The Visitor Center is open M-F 8-4 and all of the other trails on the Refuge are open sunrise to sunset.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 4-6 PM
Where: Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 24141 KS Hwy 52, Pleasanton.
For more information contact:
Nova Clarke, Refuge Ranger
913-352-8956
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