July Photo Hike set for Sunday afternoon

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will host the July Photo Hike from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 16. Please note that this is an evening event. This program is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the Prairie Learning Center at 7 p.m. sharp before leaving for a specified area on the Refuge.

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. Weather permitting, be prepared to go off the walking trails. Photographers will have the opportunity to participate in a photography exhibit in November and December in the J.N. “Ding” Darling Art Gallery at the Refuge.

Pre-registration is required. Sign up in advance by contacting Doreen Van Ryswyk at 515-994-3400 or Doreen_vanryswyk@fws.gov.