WHY YOU SHOULD BE A FRIEND/VOLUNTEER OF THE REFUGE…
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge currently includes approximately 3,100 acres within the 4,400 acre approved acquisition boundary. Nearly 80% of the Refuge is composed of brackish tidal marsh. This unique marsh habitat includes a mixture of fresh and saltwater plants and wildlife and is an important resting and feeding area for migratory waterfowl, shorebirds and other wildlife. The area not only serves as an important migration area, but also provides wintering habitat for large numbers of waterfowl, particularly American Black ducks, Northern Pintail and Mallards. Depending on the season, the Refuge supports a number of shorebirds, colonial wading birds, songbirds and raptors including Northern Harriers and Bald Eagles. The quiet tidal waters also serve as nurseries and spawning and feeding grounds for fish and shellfish which are important in the diets of many wildlife species.
The remainder of the Refuge is woodlands and upland fields that provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife. Walking trails wind through the Refuge grasslands and forest where visitors may listen for singing frogs and birds or observe plants and animals that live on the Refuge. You can be a part of this Refuge by becoming an active member of the Friends of Supawna Meadows NWR. The Friends members are an essential part of operations for the Refuge. If you have an interest in wildlife, enjoy working outdoors, like dealing with people, or simply want to contribute in some way, consider joining the Friends.
The Refuge is also home to the Finn’s Point Rear Range Lighthouse. The lighthouse built in 1876 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
WHAT THE FRIENDS AND YOU CAN DO FOR THE REFUGE….
Volunteer opportunities
The following is a partial list of Volunteer opportunities on the refuge.
Feel free to volunteer without joining the Friends.
___ Youth Fishing Event
___ Invasive Plant Control
___ Office support
___ Gift Shop staff
___ Membership
___ Building/Grounds Maintenance
___ Education and Outreach
___ Leading Bird/Nature Walks
___ Lighthouse greeter
___ Native Plant Garden Maint..
___ Other ___________________
CONTACT THE FRIENDS OF SUPAWNA MEADOWS AT: friendsofsupawna@gmail.co
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge currently includes approximately 3,100 acres within the 4,400 acre approved acquisition boundary. Nearly 80% of the Refuge is composed of brackish tidal marsh. This unique marsh habitat includes a mixture of fresh and saltwater plants and wildlife and is an important resting and feeding area for migratory waterfowl, shorebirds and other wildlife. The area not only serves as an important migration area, but also provides wintering habitat for large numbers of waterfowl, particularly American Black ducks, Northern Pintail and Mallards. Depending on the season, the Refuge supports a number of shorebirds, colonial wading birds, songbirds and raptors including Northern Harriers and Bald Eagles. The quiet tidal waters also serve as nurseries and spawning and feeding grounds for fish and shellfish which are important in the diets of many wildlife species.
The remainder of the Refuge is woodlands and upland fields that provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife. Walking trails wind through the Refuge grasslands and forest where visitors may listen for singing frogs and birds or observe plants and animals that live on the Refuge. You can be a part of this Refuge by becoming an active member of the Friends of Supawna Meadows NWR. The Friends members are an essential part of operations for the Refuge. If you have an interest in wildlife, enjoy working outdoors, like dealing with people, or simply want to contribute in some way, consider joining the Friends.
The Refuge is also home to the Finn’s Point Rear Range Lighthouse. The lighthouse built in 1876 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
WHAT THE FRIENDS AND YOU CAN DO FOR THE REFUGE….
Volunteer opportunities
The following is a partial list of Volunteer opportunities on the refuge.
Feel free to volunteer without joining the Friends.
___ Youth Fishing Event
___ Invasive Plant Control
___ Office support
___ Gift Shop staff
___ Membership
___ Building/Grounds Maintenance
___ Education and Outreach
___ Leading Bird/Nature Walks
___ Lighthouse greeter
___ Native Plant Garden Maint..
___ Other ___________________
CONTACT THE FRIENDS OF SUPAWNA MEADOWS AT: friendsofsupawna@gmail.co
