Photo by Tom Gula
That’s a question that volunteers at the Wildlife Observation Center hear often from visitors, especially after they have visited the elevated Chandler S. Robbins Memorial Viewing Platform, hoping to see an abundance of waterfowl.
To answer that question, the Friends are delighted to welcome Refuge Manager Mike Horne for our first Second Sunday program of 2022. He will discuss the philosophy and facts about water management at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
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- Where does the water come from?
- Where does it go?
- And what happens in between to benefit habitat and wildlife.
There will also be plenty of time to ask questions. This will be a virtual program on Zoom and registration is required.
Second Sunday, January 9, 2022, 1:30-3pm via Zoom
The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants at Noon on September 9th.
Second Sundays are sponsored by Friends of Great Swamp NWR with generous support from the Marta Heflin Foundation.
- Friday, December 10 through Sunday, December 12
- Friday, December 17 through Sunday, December 19.
Via Zoom
Saturday, December 4, 2021
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
The 2021 Annual Meeting of Members will take place remotely via Zoom; members may also dial in by phone. The meeting is open to all current members of Friends of Great Swamp NWR. Registration is required by November 30, 2021. Register online HERE. The Zoom logon will be sent via email on December 4 at Noon, along with the Minutes from the 2020 Annual Meeting.
The agenda will include reports from the President and Board members, approval of 2020 Minutes, and the election of directors. The business meeting will be followed by a presentation by member Robert Lin using his photographs from Great Swamp. He will offer photo tips as well as some fun pictures and bird stories.
We hope you will be able to join us. If you have any questions email info@friendsofgreatswamp.org.
Double Discount Days!
Mark Your Calendar for our annual Double Discount Days in the Friends Nature Shop from Friday, December 3 through Sunday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Take 10% off all purchases; 20% for members. Start your holiday shopping early and help support the Friends – and the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
The winners in our 2021 Photo Contest were announced in a virtual (Zoom) presentation on Saturday, Oct 2. This year’s entries are some of the best we’ve seen in years, and this is reflected in the quality of the winning photographs. Many of the winners shared their comments on how they made the shot, and our judges joined in with their own perspectives on what made the picture so good.
You can see a video of the entire presentation, including the photographer’s and judge’s comments, on our YouTube channel here. You can also view a gallery of the winning photographs right here on our website on the Photo Contest Page.
Thanks again to everyone for participating and we’ll see you again for next year’s contest.
…going to be announced at the 2021 Friends of Great Swamp NWR Photo Contest virtual awards presentation. Login and join the Zoom meeting on Saturday, Oct 2 at 3:00 PM. and see the best of the best in each category. Photographers and our judges will share their comments on the winning pictures, which include some of the best nature photography we’ve seen in years.
Join in with the Zoom login info below. But don’t worry if you miss it, we will add a gallery of the winning photos to our website as we have since 2011. And maybe you’ll find the inspiration to start on next year’s contest. It’s a great time of year at Great Swamp.
Topic: Photo Contest Awards Presentation
Time: Oct 2, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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The 2021-2022 Federal Duck Stamp is now on sale at the Friends Nature Shop in the Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center. Proceeds from the sales of duck stamps are used to acquire and protect land for National Wildlife Refuges. Often donors wonder how much of their donation actually benefits the cause. In the case of Federal Duck Stamps, by law 98 cents of every dollar is used to conserve habitat for wildlife. This is probably the most effective conservation donation that you can make.
When you purchase your stamp, ask for the free “key chain” so you can display the stamp proudly on your binoculars or your backpack. A limited supply of free certificates, suitable for framing, are also available. The Federal Duck Stamp also serves as an annual pass for National Wildlife Refuges that charge a entrance fee. Now as you know, access to Great Swamp NWR is free, and you can come as often as you want. However, one way to show your appreciation for this fabulous natural area is by buying a Federal Duck Stamp. The Visitor Center is open Friday – Sunday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm