FRIENDS OF ANAHUAC REFUGE
The Friends of Anahuac Refuge is happy to announce the 2017 Summer Photo Contest!!!
Take pictures at the refuge between June 4, 2017 and September 9, 2017 and submit your best photos to the Friends of Anahuac Refuge 2017 Summer Photo Contest. A “Photo of the Week” will be chosen each week, and that image will be featured on the Friends of Anahuac Refuge webpage and Facebook page. At the conclusion of the summer contest the best three images will be chosen from the 14 “Photo of the Week” winners. From those, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for the summer contest will be chosen.
1st place - a pair of Vortex Crossfire 10x42 binoculars ($150.00 value)
2nd place - a $75.00 Visa Gift Card
3rd place - a $50.00 Visa Gift Card
The photos may be of wildlife, plants, macro, landscape or any activity on the refuge. Each person can submit up to 3 images per week during the contest. For more information about the contest including how to submit photographs and to see the contest rules, visit the contest webpage.
Junior Ranger Summer Day Camp at Anahuac NWR!!
Monday, July 17- Thursday, July 20, 2017
9am-12pm
Children ages 6-11
$25 per child for all 4 days (t-shirt and snack included)
Held at the Anahuac NWR Visitor Center (click for location)
Application deadline: May 25, 2017
All applications will be entered into a drawing on May 25 at 4pm. Selected participants will be notified. You do not have to be present to be selected. Once selected, payment is due by June 9, 2017. Applications can be returned to the Anahuac NWR Visitor Center or by mail/fax. See application for more details.
Click on application below to download:
FAMILY FISHING DAY
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time 9am-1pm
Anahuac NWR
FOAR and Anahuac NWR are hosting the annual Family Fishing Day on the refuge. Bring the family out for fishing, crabbing, crafts, games, and prizes. Refuge staff and volunteers will be on hand to help folks new to fishing and answer questions about it and the refuge. The event is FREE and open to the public.
NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED FOR EVENT ATTENDEES ONLY!
Check out our Fishing Day event page for more details.
The Friends sponsor the event by providing additional volunteers for activity booths, prizes, and providing snacks and drinks for sale. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, contact refuge Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Martinez.
See you there!
The Friends of Anahuac Refuge was established in 1997 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Anahuac, TX.
For questions, call the refuge office at 409-267-3337.
Email: FriendsofAnahuacRefuge@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1348
Anahuac, TX 77514
Refuge Office Address:
4017 FM 563, Anahuac, TX 77514