Partners in Conservation Evening Tour - Tuesday, February 4th

Learn about the important partnership between the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and its neighbor, Cactus Creek Ranch, a wildlife conservation and education ranch. 

The tour will begin with a van tour of the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge's "Lakeside Drive" which travels along the shore of the Laguna Atascosa, a freshwater lake where an incredible diversity of wildlife congregate! We'll have to opportunity to see an amazing number and diversity of wintering waterfowl as well specialty songbirds (Green Jays, Altamira Oriole, Great Kiskadee), birds of prey, Nilgai, White-tailed Deer, Texas Tortoise, American Alligators and other amazing wildlife. 

The end of the drive will leave us practically at Cactus Creek Ranch, a private wildlife conservation and education ranch celebrating its 30th Anniversary, where we will join ranch owner, Mary Jo Bogatto, for a short walking tour of the property followed by a campfire chat where Mary Jo will share interesting wildlife and conservation stories from her 30 years on the ranch as we enjoy smores and hot cocoa!

This is a tour for all nature lovers interested insight on the refuge and life among the wildlife of the coastal tip of Texas. 

Binoculars will be available to borrow during this tour. 

Birding tour leaves from and returns to the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center. 

Make sure to pack a water bottle and some snacks. 

Cancellations must be done 4 days in advance for a 50% refund.

Tour goes out rain or shine.