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Explore the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge

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Date:
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Event Type:
Other
Organizer/Author:
Wild Equity Institute
Location Details:
Meet at the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge Entrance Gate. From Hwy 4, take the “A St/Lone Tree Way.” exit. Head north onto A St. Turn right at Wilbur Ave. Turn left onto Fulton Shipyard Rd. Travel approximately 1/4 of a mile until you see a dirt pullout to your right and a chain-linked fence. There will be a sign identifying the refuge.

You are invited to join the Wild Equity Institute and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on a guided tour of the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge! This is an opportunity to visit a unique area normally closed to the public. The Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge is home to three highly endangered species: the Lange’s Metalmark Butterfly, the Contra Costa Wallflower, and the Antioch Dunes Evening Primrose.

Join us to learn more about the history and ecology of this one of a kind ecosystem!

The hike is schedule to last about an hour.

Wear sturdy shoes for this sandy 1.5 mile hike. No facilities.
Added to the calendar on Mon, Apr 25, 2016 2:35PM
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