DECATUR-The Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Association was established in July of 1998 in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its purpose is to ” promote conservation, awareness, and appreciation of Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (Decatur, AL) and to provide assistance to environmental education programs and other conservation efforts on the Refuge.”
Have you ever seen a crane? Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places in Alabama to spot them! Check out the event and see the world’s most rare crane, the Whooping Crane! Come join the crane watchers at the Festival of the Cranes 2023 at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge located at 312 Visitor Center Road in Decatur from January 13 through January 15.
Check out the full schedule of events at FESTIVAL OF THE CRANE 2023
Media Release/Alabama Parks
