March 28, 2024

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge to host photo hikes Thursday, Saturday

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge will host two upcoming June photo hikes — from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday.

Participants will meet outside the Prairie Learning Center for a brief orientation, including an overview of some common summer flowers and wildlife that might be seen.

Photographers will then be guided by a Ranger on a walk through the summer prairie.

Amateur and professional photographers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own camera equipment, comfortable shoes/boots, long pants, bug spray, sun block, a water bottle and your sense of wonder. Photographers will have the opportunity to participate in a photography exhibit November and December.

This program is free and open to the public.

Registration is encouraged.

Contacting Doreen Van Ryswyk at 515-994-3400 or Doreen_vanryswyk@fws.gov.