Special Feature:
Green Jay, Jewel of Laguna Atascosa
|
|
|
|
The tenth video in the year-long
video series celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Laguna Atascosa features our beautiful Green Jay.
This noisy bird has a varied diet and is found in family flocks. It is a colorful addition to the Rio Grande Valley and favorite bird among visitors to Laguna Atascosa.
|
|
Video credit: Richard Moore, Valley Nature Films, LLC.
If you would like to see more videos, head over to our website and check out the Gallery.
|
|
October 1 - Free Night Air Show over
Laguna Madre Bay
October 2 & 3 - Gates open 10 AM
Flying starts at 1 PM
|
|
The RGV Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is based at the Cameron County Airport, between Laguna Atascosa NWR and Laguna Vista.
Come visit, shop the flea market, see some cool planes, watch daring aviators in action - something for everyone in a family friendly setting.
Friends will be there with special pricing on Laguna Atascosa merchandise!
For information and to buy tickets, click on this link: Airshow21.
|
|
Walk for the Wild focuses on people spending time outside. We want people to get outdoors and move a distance of 5K in nature on behalf of national wildlife refuges starting on October 9, 2021 through October 16, 2021.
Humans spend 95% of their time indoors although a growing body of evidence shows that spending time in nature promotes mental and physical well-being. National wildlife refuges are some of the best places to spend time in nature helping both wildlife AND people thrive.
Walk for the Wild @ Laguna Atascosa!
When you register for Walk for the Wild, we would love for you to name Laguna Atascosa as your refuge.
And, you don't have to walk/run/stroll/roll at the refuge! Just get active.
If you do decide to participate at the refuge, here is a map with information about the trails at the refuge. Trail Information
|
|
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
November 10-14, 2021 Harlingen Convention Center Harlingen, TX
|
|
|
|
All the favorite events are back and some new activities have been added to the agenda. Registration is open.
There will be tours at Laguna Atascosa
and Bahia Grande. Friends will also have
a booth at the free festival vendor show.
Check out the speakers, field trips, seminars, and more on their website:
|
|
|
|
Save Texas Ocelots License Plate |
The last remaining ocelots in the United States are found only in Texas. You can help save these beautiful endangered cats and help spread the word about protecting Texas Ocelots by buying this specialty license plate for your vehicle for only $30.00 additional. Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge receives $22.00 from the sale of every Save Texas Ocelots license plate, 100% of which goes to Ocelot Conservation. |
|
Become an Advocate Member
Advocate Membership is one way to support the Refuge. Joining gives you a voice in helping Friends raise awareness and funds for restoration, conservation, education, outreach and research. Click here for more information and to join.
|
|
Adopt an Ocelot
Ocelots need your help. You can Adopt an Ocelot and help our population of endangered cats to survive and thrive in South Texas. Adopt Now.
|
Want to help make a difference while you shop on Amazon, at no extra cost to you? Simply select "Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge" as your charity. They'll donate
a portion of your eligible purchases to us.
|
|
|
NOTE: Orders placed online between October 9th and October 31
will not be filled until after November 1, 2021
|
|
Check online for pins, magnets, stickers, earrings, patches, caps, cards, gift bundles, and so much more! |
|
|
Check out this wicking t-shirt (above)
*Unisex style in long or short
sleeve, small to 4X
*Women's short sleeve,
small to XL
*Kid's short sleeve,
small to large
Designed by Karen Ceballos,
former intern
|
|
|
|
Get your copy of A Place Like No Other, written by J. David Book. Full of facts, anecdotes and pictures from the first 75 years of our favorite wildlife refuge!
$30 plus tax/shipping
Add the DVD, Laguna Atascosa: A South Texas Treasure for $5 more
Shop online or click below to Buy Now!
|
|
The Nature Store @ Laguna Atascosa is one source of funds for projects the Friends support at the Refuge. Shopping here keeps your dollars local and you can rest assured that funds are put to good use supporting many projects on this wonderful Refuge.
Other items, not listed in the online store, such as field guides and books, are also available, just send an email.
|
|
Laguna Atascosa
National Wildlife Refuge
|
22688 Buena Vista Rd.
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
956-244-2019
|
|
Refuge remains open daily,
sunrise-sunset
Visitor's Center is closed
|
|
Agents of Discovery
Explore the refuge with Agents of Discovery. Click on the image to learn about Agents and the missions. Fun for the whole family!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
