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TRNWR Appreciation Day – Walk For The Wild

October 7, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Trinity River Refuge for a fun and educational day at the beautiful Champion Lake Public Use Area to show our appreciation and support for the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge.

The activities are listed below with their leaders, but more volunteers are needed. 

Paddle for the Wild – Houston Canoe Club 
Kayak Instruction – Chuck Falk, Steve Jouette, Chris Arceneaux
The Big Sit Bird Count (Lisa Holmes, dawn to 7:00 pm at the pier, would like four people at each two hour time slot or you could just stay all day!)
Casa de Los Patos Lodge Tour (Gary Holmes)
Photo Contest – Chuck Falk
First Aid Station – Steve Ellerbe
Walk For The Wild – David Knutson
Parking Assistance
Interpretive Stations: 
1. Educational exhibits – L. Gonzales, Dean Bossert
2. Dip Nets (invertebrates/water quality) L. Gonzales, Debbie Porter
3. Scat Trail – Janice Walden, Rita Wilson
4. Pollinator Garden – Ceal Tomlinson
5. Cypress Trees and Knees – Carol Gregg, Paul Gregg
6. Spillway – David Aeschliman, Janice Aeschliman

Contact Gary Holmes 713-366-1722 or [email protected] to let him know that you can help.

For more information, visit the Friends of Trinity River Refuge website –
https://www.friendsoftrinityriverrefuge.org/about-3