DU's Outdoor Discovery Day

About the Event

Ducks Unlimited invites families, young explorers, and future sportsmen and women to a hands-on day of wildlife learning, hunting traditions, and unforgettable outdoor adventure. Experience real field skills taught by experienced outdoorsmen and conservation educators! Kids (and parents!) will enjoy:

Duck Dog Demonstrations- Watch skilled retrievers in action and learn how they help in waterfowl hunting.

Archery Range- Try your hand at bows and targets with safety focused guidance.

Hunting Safety Station- Get an overview lesson in essential hunting safety with certified instructors.

Fly-Fishing Casting Lessons- Practice casting techniques and explore the basics of angling with the experts.

Up-Close Wildlife Encounters- Meet live birds from a wildlife sanctuary and learn about their habitats and conservation stories.

Wildlife & Habitat Learning- Discover how wetlands, waterfowl, and responsible hunting help protect our natural spaces.

This FREE event is designed for kids and their parents to learn together. Whether you're brand-new to the outdoors or carrying on a family tradition, you'll walk away with new skills and great memories.

WHEN: Saturday, September 26th, 9:00AM-1:00PM

WHERE: Ducks Unlimited's National Headquarters

COST: Free to attend!

All gear and materials provided.

Races Offered

Ducks Unlimited's Outdoor Discovery Day

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — Ducks Unlimiteds Outdoor Discovery Day

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Memphis.

thermostat Temperature

19.6° / 29.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.0° / 30.0°

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10h 8m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

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air Avg wind speed

9.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:43

nightlight Sunset

19:05

About Memphis

Learn more about the host city, Memphis.

Memphis is the second largest city in the state of Tennessee, after Nashville. The state rests in the southeastern portion of the United States. Memphis, with a population of more than 651,000 (2019), is also the county seat for Shelby County. The city's claims to fame include Graceland, the mansion Elvis Presley lived in during his later years. Perhaps more importantly, Memphis is considered by many to be the home of blues music.