Volunteers are once again offering guided tours, upon request, to welcome and educate visitors. Walk leaders are knowledgeable about the geology and history of the Refuge, well as the plants, animals and ecology of the Swamp and can customize a tour to accommodate a range of interests and age groups. In addition to school and civic groups, walks can be arranged for senior citizens, home-schooled students, wedding guests, class-reunions and other groups.
 
There is no charge for tours, although donations are graciously accepted by Friends of Great Swamp NWR, the 501(c)3 that supports the Refuge and recruits and trains the volunteers.
 
Spring is a great time to see migrating song birds, emerging wildflowers, snakes, frogs and turtles. Fall brings good weather, great autumn colors, butterflies, and migrating waterfowl. But a walk in the Refuge at any time of the year reveals the unexpected. The walks are approximately 1.5 hours long and are either at the Wildlife Observation Center or the Visitor Center. For more details and to schedule a walk, please contact Jared Green Jared_Green@fws.gov.