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X-WR-CALDESC:Join Audubon Society of Omaha for a fun filled family friendly
  day at Desoto NWR! Meet us at the Visitors Center at 9am for both schedul
 ed activities and opportunities for independent exploration. $3 daily entr
 y fee per vehicle.\n\nScheduled Activities:\n9:15am Ranger talk in the the
 atre \n9:45am Guided bird watching at the viewing windows on the lake and 
 over at the bird feeder station.\n\nSelf Directed Activities:\n-Inside the
  Visitors Center enjoy the wildlife exhibits\, explore The Bertrand Museum
  and stop by the gift shop. \n-A migratory bird game will be set up throug
 hout the visitors center for children to play. \n-Do some more bird watchi
 ng over Desoto Lake.\n-Feel free to bring your own snacks or lunch to eat 
 in the multi-purpose room. \n-Leave some time to drive the refuge auto tou
 r to the Bob Star Wildlife Overlook viewing blind to spot the eagle nest a
 nd possibly catch some additional waterfowl on the lake. \n-Hike any of th
 e trails as weather permits.  \n\nWhile many activities are indoors\, do w
 ear comfortable footwear and dress in layers for the weather. Consider bri
 nging water\, snacks and lunch. Indoor restrooms available at the visitors
  center\, outdoor restrooms available near Cottonwood trailhead. Don't for
 get binoculars! \n\nDeSoto National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located about
  30 miles north of Omaha in Missouri Valley. The refuge provides essential
  habitat for resident\, migratory and endangered bird species that rely on
  floodplain forest\, grassland\, wetland\, sandbar and riverine habitats. 
 The site offers a unique opportunity to see this section of the Missouri R
 iver\, plus get a glimpse of what pre-settlement Iowa and Nebraska may hav
 e looked like. In addition to nature study and bird watching\, DeSoto NWR 
 is also home to an archeological collection of artifacts excavated from th
 e buried wreck of the Steamboat Bertrand.\n\nBring your family\, friends a
 nd binoculars and spend the day with us!\n\nPhoto: Larry Koester
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DESCRIPTION:Join Audubon Society of Omaha for a fun filled family friendly 
 day at Desoto NWR! Meet us at the Visitors Center at 9am for both schedule
 d activities and opportunities for independent exploration. $3 daily entry
  fee per vehicle.\n\nScheduled Activities:\n9:15am Ranger talk in the thea
 tre \n9:45am Guided bird watching at the viewing windows on the lake and o
 ver at the bird feeder station.\n\nSelf Directed Activities:\n-Inside the 
 Visitors Center enjoy the wildlife exhibits\, explore The Bertrand Museum 
 and stop by the gift shop. \n-A migratory bird game will be set up through
 out the visitors center for children to play. \n-Do some more bird watchin
 g over Desoto Lake.\n-Feel free to bring your own snacks or lunch to eat i
 n the multi-purpose room. \n-Leave some time to drive the refuge auto tour
  to the Bob Star Wildlife Overlook viewing blind to spot the eagle nest an
 d possibly catch some additional waterfowl on the lake. \n-Hike any of the
  trails as weather permits.  \n\nWhile many activities are indoors\, do we
 ar comfortable footwear and dress in layers for the weather. Consider brin
 ging water\, snacks and lunch. Indoor restrooms available at the visitors 
 center\, outdoor restrooms available near Cottonwood trailhead. Don't forg
 et binoculars! \n\nDeSoto National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located about 
 30 miles north of Omaha in Missouri Valley. The refuge provides essential 
 habitat for resident\, migratory and endangered bird species that rely on 
 floodplain forest\, grassland\, wetland\, sandbar and riverine habitats. T
 he site offers a unique opportunity to see this section of the Missouri Ri
 ver\, plus get a glimpse of what pre-settlement Iowa and Nebraska may have
  looked like. In addition to nature study and bird watching\, DeSoto NWR i
 s also home to an archeological collection of artifacts excavated from the
  buried wreck of the Steamboat Bertrand.\n\nBring your family\, friends an
 d binoculars and spend the day with us!\n\nPhoto: Larry Koester
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LOCATION:1434 316th Lane\, Missouri Valley\, IA 51555 US
SUMMARY:Indoor/Car Birding at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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