Photo: Nedra Sekera (Indian River AS) and members of the Citrus Co. (FL) Girl Scout Council watch eagles at Merritt Island NWR, Florida.

Mark your calendars! This year's National Wildlife Refuge Week will take place October 11-17, 1998, and marks the 95th anniversary of the Refuge System -- counting down to the centennial in 2003. Many refuges will host special events such as open houses, bird and wildlife walks, and art contests. There are a multitude of opportunities for Audubon chapters to help plan events, reach out to other organizations, or just raise general awareness about refuges in your communities. We will be sending a Refuge Week planning packet in August to interested chapters, including a 1998 Refuge Week poster for kids.

For More Info about Refuge Week or to order a packet for your chapter, contact Lora Wondolowski, NAS-DC