NWR CELEBRATION tHIRD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER
OCTOBER 16TH 2010- 2:00 PM to 7:00 pM
"Wild beasts and birds are by right not the property merely of the people who are alive today, but the property of the unborn generations, whose belongings we have no right to squander." President Theodore Roosevelt
To honor and mark Roosevelt's establishment of this nation's extraordinary park system in 1903 that has since grown to over 500 refuges. The Friends of Quivira and Quivira NWR staff celebrate NWR Week on the third Saturday in October, with a day-long event. From the explorers, Lewis and Clark, to celebrating the Refuge's Native American heritage, the event has a new theme each year that focuses on the Refuge's wildlife or history.
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Fishing Pond. Past stops have included falconry, bird-banding demonstrations, mountain man demonstrations and live animal displays and shows. Children's crafts are available on the other side of the Kids' Fishing Pond, where several craft projects await. The Friends of Quivira campfire cooks and volunteers provide a feast that has included sumptuous stews and roast hog with dressing. The day wraps up with a feature performance. This year's performer,Buffalo Bill Cody, portrayed by Jack Coley of Lyons. **New location will be the Quivira Refuge Visitor’s Center