Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge is the only national wildlife refuge in the United States established to protect only plants and one insect.
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Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge Details
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge is the only national wildlife refuge in the United States established to protect only plants and one insect: the Antioch Dunes evening primrose, Contra Costa wallflower, and the Lange's metalmark butterfly. The 55-acre refuge is scattered with sand dunes that vary from 0 to 50 feet in height. The area is only open for supervised use by the public, where staff and local educators can teach you all about environmental efforts through monthly guided tours
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