There will be an “Open House” at the historic Old Timbers Lodge on September 10th from 1 PM to 6 PM. The lodge, completed in 1932 by Alexander Thomson, vice president of Champion Paper Company, is located on a scenic overlook of Graham Creek in the northeast corner of the refuge. The lodge was an exceptional piece of construction when built and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The lodge is not normally open to visitors except for special events.
The Big Oaks Conservation Society, the refuge non-profit support group which maintains the lodge along with other activities, will offer tours of the Lodge and provide light refreshments. Refuge staff will also provide visitors with short tours of the refuge. The Society will provide information about their mission and volunteer opportunities at Big Oaks and at Old Timbers Lodge. Other local conservation groups will have booths set-up to provide information on outdoor volunteer opportunities in the surrounding communities. Access to the Lodge will be from gate 8 on the east side of Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. Gate 8 is about 1 mile south of New Marion on Old Michigan Road. For more information contact the refuge at 812-273-0783.
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