Habitat Day 2020 – CANCELLED

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EVENT CANCELLED

The Litchfield Wetland Management District of the US Fish & Wildlife Service will host “Habitat Day 2020” on Saturday, April 4th, from 12:00 – 4:00pm in Litchfield. The event has a variety of offerings for all ages who are interested in wildlife and habitat in our area. This event is FREE!
We are excited to announce the program for this year’s Habitat Day event. The Minnesota Zoomobile will host interactive animal shows at 1:00pm and 2:00pm. This program uses a variety of live animals, and it will educate the public about ecological concepts while instilling a sense of environmental stewardship towards the global ecosystem. Be sure to stop by and attend one of the shows!
Spring is just around the corner, and it will not be long before wood ducks and bluebirds return to the area in search of nesting sites. If you have good habitat areas for placing nest boxes for these species, free, pre-cut birdhouse kits will be available for assembly on site (one of each per family). Bat boxes and robin nesting shelves will also be available while supplies last. All necessary tools to assemble the houses will be provided. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist with construction. Information packets will be provided for nest house placement. Design plans will be available to build these houses on your own. Come build a house anytime between 12:00 and 4:00pm!
Coloring books, activity packets, and an assortment of wildlife related materials and educational displays for all ages will be available throughout the afternoon. Special guests at the event include the Wildlife Wizard, who will quiz people on local wildlife and their habitats, as well as FWS Partners Program, Sibley State Park, and Pheasants Forever, Inc who will have staffed booths.
No reservations are necessary but if you would like further information contact us by phone at 320-693-2849 or by email at Litchfieldwetland@fws.gov. Our office is located three miles south of Litchfield at 22274 615th Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355. For directions, check out our website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/litchfield_wmd/.