Category Archives: Upcoming Events

Kids Fishing Day – September 7th

"First Fish"

Get Hooked on Fishing

Local area youth, ages 5-12, are encouraged to pre-register now for Kids Fishing Day at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. A youth fishing clinic will be held at Frog Pond on September 7, 2013 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the day. The Service will provide poles (for those that do not have their own), bait, lessons, and some good ‘ol fishing fun. Following an exciting day of fishing, there will be a “shore lunch” hot dog cookout.

Contact the District Office, at (815) 273-2732, to register your child or volunteer to help. Registration ends September 5 at 4 pm. Please bring your own fishing pole, if you have one.

The Office is located at 7071 Riverview Road Thomson, Illinois. Participants will meet at the Frog Pond parking lot, which is located 1.5 miles south of Savanna on RT. 84. Look for the banners along the road. Listen to WCCI FM 100.3 for cancellation notice.

Amazing Refuge Race – August 17th

Amazing Refuge Race

2nd Annual Amazing Refuge Race – August 17th, 2013

Armed with GPS units, teams, will “race” by attempting to complete a series of challenges located on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Teams will be given a set of coordinates for a specific location which they will find using a handheld GPS unit.  Once at that location, teams must work together to complete a task. When that task is successfully completed, teams will receive the next set of coordinates for the next location. Those who finish all tasks and arrive at the finish first, win!

Sound like fun? You may bring your own GPS unit or borrow one for the day. The event will begin at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center located at 7071 Riverview Rd, Thomson, IL 61285. Prior to the race, we will be holding an introductory GPS course at 8:00 a.m. to learn how to use the unit. The race will then begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude around 1:00 pm.

Registration is required for the race! A team is comprised of a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6 people. Bicycles are required for the mode of travel for this year’s event.

Registration deadline is August 16th. Call 815-273-2732 ext. 116 or email stewardsumrr@gmail.com to register or receive more information. There is no cost to enter and is open to all ages.