Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to
The Friends of Great Swamp was established in 1999 by local citizens in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide support to the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
For more information, visit the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge web site at http://greatswamp.fws.gov.
...with your purchase of a commemorative brick!
Think of it...an engraved brick prominently displayed at the Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center, with an inscription of your favorite quotation, a memorial to a loved one, a tribute to someone who has inspired you, a reminder of Helen Fenske's legacy or just recognition, in your own words, of the value and importance of this great natural treasure Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
Your engraved brick will be a lasting reminder of your support for Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and will provide inspiration and enjoyment for Refuge visitors for years to come. Learn more...
About The Friends
The Friends is an all-volunteer organization, supporting the Refuge in a number of ways including increasing and enhancing educational programs and visitor services, providing financial assistance, supplying volunteer services, and helping to strengthen the link between the refuge and the public.
New Visitors Center
The new Helen C. Fenske Visitors center is open! Come visit to see a wide variety of exhibits and Discovery Den activities, not to mention the new Nature Shop. Open Thursdays and Fridays 12 - 4 PM and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 AM - 4PM.
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Bird List Available for Download
We are part of a network of more than 200 friends groups nationwide, each associated with one or more national wildlife refuges, all committed to improving and protecting our unique refuge resources. Continued...
Refuge Facts
Established in 1960, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge was the first refuge to receive wilderness designation (September 9, 1968). It hosts more than 250,000 visits annually.
As part of the National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the refuge is home to