On Saturday, September 7, 2024, The Friends of Cat Island will host a birding walk at 6:00 AM and a nature walk at 8:00 AM at Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge. Both walks will be about three miles and will start at the beginning of Blue Goose Trail. To access the trailhead, drive to the boat launch parking lot, about two miles from the refuge entrance, where a volunteer guide will sign you in. Experts will be there to assist with species identification. Be prepared for heat and no bathroom facilities, and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen. An aid station will be set up for assistance.