Audubon presents Arctic National Refuge program
Date and Time
Tuesday Feb 4, 2020
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Tuesday, Feb 4
Location
St John UCC, 1010 Park Blvd., Freeport.
Fees/Admission
No charge
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Contact Information
Teresa at 815-238-3963
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Description
Northwest Illinois Audubon Society’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 4, features the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a place where birds start their journeys to all 50 states and six continents. This Refuge, one of the last ecosystems on earth unaltered by human development, serves as a vital habitat for birds, caribou and polar bear. Today’s threats to the Refuge are greater than ever from oil exploration and leasing. The presenter, Lois Norrgard, a National Field Organizer for Alaska Wilderness League, implements grassroots outreach activities for the League, National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, and Tongass National Forest. She will discuss the history and the ongoing battle to protect this national treasure.