Upcoming Events at the Complex

Montezuma Audubon Center

Center Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Center is closed on federal holidays.

Trail Hours:
Sunrise – Sunset, Daily

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife Drive
Open April 1 – November 30, sunrise to sunset, weather-depending

Visitor Center
Open April 1 – November 30, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm , weather-depending

The Wildlife Drive will remain a “Vehicles Only” trail throughout the summer/bald eagle nesting season. Walking/Jogging and bicycling on the are not permitted.

Photo courtesy of Jackie Bakker

Projects

We support habitat restoration and management, wildlife conservation, and enhancement projects at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex.

Ongoing Programs

Muckrace

Our 24-hour birding competition

2025 Muckrace

What’s New

Meet the Prospective Board Members

Friends of Montezuma is pleased to introduce three individuals interested in serving on our board. Each brings unique experiences, skills, and enthusiasm for protecting and restoring the Montezuma Wetlands Complex.I am writing to express my interest in joining the...

read more

Guided Walks August 2026

Join our Master Naturalist, Pete Saracino, for a Guided Walk at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge on Saturdays at 10 am - August 1, 8 and 22!!     [mla_gallery post_mime_type=all orderby=menu_order link=file mla_rollover_text='{+description+}' size=full mla_caption='...

read more

Guided Walks July 2026

Join our Master Naturalist, Pete Saracino, for a Guided Walk at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge on Saturdays at 10 am - July 4, 11 and 25!!     [mla_gallery post_mime_type=all orderby=menu_order link=file mla_rollover_text='{+description+}' size=full mla_caption='...

read more

Guided Walks June 20, 2026

Join our Master Naturalist, Pete Saracino, for a Guided Walk at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday June 20 at 10 am!!     [mla_gallery post_mime_type=all orderby=menu_order link=file mla_rollover_text='{+description+}' size=full mla_caption=' {+caption+}...

read more

Refuge Update for May 26, 2026

The Seneca Trail is now completely open due to an apparent nest failure at the eagle nest.  The Tschache Pool great blue heron colony is VERY active.  Chicks can be seen in the nests.  Black terns have returned and can be seen in many of our units. There usually is a...

read more

Guided Walks May 23, 2026

Join our Master Naturalist, Pete Saracino, for a Guided Walk at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday May 23 at 10 am!!     [mla_gallery post_mime_type=all orderby=menu_order link=file mla_rollover_text='{+description+}' size=full mla_caption=' {+caption+}...

read more

Save the Date: Native Plant Festival and Sale

SAVE  THE  DATE  FOR  OUR  4TH  ANNUAL  NATIVE  PLANT  FESTIVAL  &  SALE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER  19 9 am - 3 pm   [mla_gallery post_mime_type=all orderby=menu_order link=file mla_rollover_text='{+description+}' size=full mla_caption=' {+caption+} {+description+} '...

read more

Guided Walks May 2026

Join our Master Naturalist, Pete Saracino, for Guided Walks at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge on Saturdays in May!! 10 am, May 2 and 9!!   [mla_gallery post_mime_type=all orderby=menu_order link=file mla_rollover_text='{+description+}' size=full mla_caption='...

read more

Guided Walks April 2026

Join our Master Naturalist, Pete Saracino, for Guided Walks at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge on Saturdays in May!! 10 am, May 2 and 9!!   [mla_gallery post_mime_type=all orderby=menu_order link=file mla_rollover_text='{+description+}' size=full mla_caption='...

read more

Guided Walks March 2026

Join our Master Naturalist, Pete Saracino, for Guided Walks at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge on Saturdays in March!! [mla_gallery post_mime_type=all orderby=menu_order link=file mla_rollover_text='{+description+}' size=full mla_caption=' {+caption+}...

read more

Make a Donation

Help support the Montezuma Wetlands Complex through a tax deductible donation.