Two ways for kids to earn a patch while exploring the
Erie National Wildlife Refuge:
Be a Nature Explorer! The “Nature Explorer Program” turns children into nature detectives who must complete tasks or answer questions about the refuge to earn an embroidered "Explorer" patch. Obtain a copy of the "Nature Explorer" booklet from the refuge office or click here.
Let's Go Birding! Kid's Complete birding activities and earn an embroidered "Birding" patch. Obtain a copy of the "Let's Go Birding" booklet from the refuge office or download it by clicking here.
About Us
The Friends of the Erie National Wildlife Refuge is an organization of concerned citizens who appreciate the Refuge’s efforts to protect and improve the natural habitat needed for the wide variety of plants and animals that populate the Refuge grounds as well as providing public recreation and environmental education opportunities. The group’s membership has recognized that the Refuge needs the help and support of good friends and neighbors in order to continue these services for generations to come.
Established January 19, 2006, the Friends group is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mission and purposes of the Erie National Wildlife Refuge. We provide many vital services to the Refuge such as community outreach, education programs, habitat restoration, special events support, volunteer staff, advocacy and fund raising.
Mission and Goals Statement
The purpose of the Friends of Erie National Wildlife Refuge is
to promote conservation, awareness, and appreciation of the
Erie National Wildlife Refuge and to provide assistance to
Refuge programs.
The Friends' goals are
- to increase awareness of the refuge and its mission,
- to generate and then allocate funds to support the refuge,
- to support refuge programs and projects, and
- to advocate for the refuge locally, state-wide, and nationally.
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Next Event
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Board of Directors Meeting
May 21, 2012
6:30pm
Headquarter's Building, Guys Mills
Trash to Treasure Contest
Submit your entries by June 15.
Winners will be announced June 30.
Summer Fest
Saturday, June 30, 2012
10AM - 4PM
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News Headlines
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Trash to Treasure Contest
Back by popular demand, the ENWR Trash to Treasure Contest is returning to Summer Fest 2012...
ENWF Spring Clean Up Days
Spring is here and it's time to think about spring cleaning...
Summer Fest 2012
This year's Summer Fest will feature games, crafts and activities designed around the theme of Bugs and Amphibians...
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