Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge near Sumner will be hosting the final “First Friday’s at the Refuge” event on Aug. 3. The event begins at 5 p.m. and runs until around 8 o’clock. First Fridays at the Refuge is an annual event that occurs on the first Fridays of June, July, and August.
A free hot dog dinner will be provided by the Friends of Swan Lake NWR and the Chariton County Farm Bureau. Hot dogs will be served from 5-7:30 p.m. Hot dogs, drinks, and chips will be provided and the meal will be prepared and served by members of the Chariton County Farm Bureau.
The Friends of Swan Lake will be hosting their photo contest where participants have submitted a photo that was taken on the refuge. Each participant at the First Friday will be able to vote on their favorite photos which will be displayed in the visitor center. Winners will be announced at the feature program later in the evening. If you would like to enter a photo call the refuge at (660) 856-3323 ext 16. Photos must be in by close of business the day before the event.
The feature program “Snakes for Goodness Sakes” will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the refuge amphitheater. Adam Brandsgard of the Missouri Department of Conservation will present the program, which will feature live snakes. As part of the program, Adam will showcase snakes native to Missouri and discuss the important role they play in Missouri ecosystems.
There will also be games and activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout the evening including tower tours, fishing game, the stream box, archery, face painting, a turtle tank, duck ID and a prairie grass maze. Be sure and come out and enjoy the evening as this will be the last “First Fridays at the Refuge” for the year.
The event is funded by and coordinated with the Friends of Swan Lake NWR.
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