Today is the free program day for the general public and Friends of Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Besides beautiful weather for canoeing, picnicking, and Scouting activities along the trail; the Friends of Wheeler had a Raptor Program where the "Wings to Soar" give the visitors a treat to see fly and meet many of the Raptor family.....Hawks, owls, buzzards, and our American Bald Eagle. It is a treat to have this family return over the past few years to help educate the folks young and old of the importance of the Raptor Family to mankind.

During the day awide variety of wildlife passed through the area for all to enjoy their presence.