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The Friends of Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (FOW) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the enduring protection, management and appreciation of Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge and its environs.

 

FOW Newsletter

May 2013

 

 

FOW Membership

Join / Renew

2013 Dues

See Below

 

 

10% Membership Merchandise Discount

FOW Visitor Center Nature Store

 

***  NEW  ***

Free FOW Water Bottle with New Memberships

(while supplies last)

 

 

Soaring to New Heights A Guide to Creating a Sustainable Friends/Refuge Collaboration

 

 

Visitor Center Presentation

 

 

 

Carmans River Conference Presentation

Presentations    Flyer

 

Birding Walk w/ Ernie Lewis

Video Clip

 

 

Long Island NWR Complex

 

LI Complex on FaceBook

 

Brookhaven Village Association

 

NWR Carmans River Canoe Trip

 

  Friends Forward

US Firsh & Wildlife Services

 

 

 

 

Long Island Refuge Complex Visitor Center 

   Refuge (Trails) - Monday - Sunday, Sunrise - 4:00

 Visitor Center  - Monday - Saturday, 8:00 - 4:00

 Nature Store    - Monday - Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00

Welcome Cabin - Sunday - 12:00 - 2:00

 

FOW Nature Store

          

See Nature Store Items - Examples

 

  Events

  

 International Migratory Bird Day

Tri-Hamlet Day &

Pine Barrents Discovery Day

 

June 1, 2013   Wertheim NWR Visitor Center

10:00am to 4:00pm

Program to be announced

Pine Barrens Discovery Day - Flyer

Highlights of the Day

The Friends of Wertheim will be partnering with a variety of local groups to help sponsor three events in one!!! The Central Pine Barrens Commission will use Wertheim Refuge as the site for their Pine Barrens Discovery Day. Wertheim Refuge will also be one of the five attractions involved with the Tri Hamlet Community Celebration Day. In addition, the Friends of Wertheim will assist refuge staff with our traditional International Migratory Bird Day event.

A food vendor will be on site selling hot dogs, drinks, snacks and ice cream. Limited parking available.

Please plan to carpool. Shuttles are also available free to the public as part of the Tri-Hamlet Community Celebration Day. Park at William Floyd Elementary School. Shuttles will loop continuously from 10-4.

 

 

Spring & Summer (Free) Programs

 

Children and Adult Programs

Friday & Saturdays - Flyer

 

 

 

FOW Yard Sale

 Saturday, June 8th     9:00 to 3:00

St. James' Church

260 Beaver Dam Road, Brookhaven

 

We ask that items be dropped off on Saturday starting at 8:00am - please price your items before you bring them.

 

We are looking for volunteers to help that day in 2 hour shifts: 9 to 11, 11 to 1 and 1 to 3. Please email me at cagoad@verizon.net if you can help.

 

  Get Involved - FOW Volunteers Needed

FOW needs volunteers for the following tasks::

Membership, Fundraising, Publicity, Web Site Support, Programs (Canoe Trips, Birding Walks, etc.), Nature Store Coordinators, and more.  See Flyer for more information.

Please contact John Petraglia (johnpetr@optonline.net) to volunteer. 

 

  Refuge Volunteers Wanted - 2013

Please contact Jody DeMeyere (jody_DeMeyere@fws.gov  or 631-286-0485 x2131) to volunteer.   See Flyer.

  • Visitor Center Greeter and Nature Store Volunteer

  • Special Event Volunteer
  • Invasive Species Control Volunteer
  • Beach Clean Up Volunteer
  • Volunteer Landscaper/Trail Maintenance
  • Volunteer Photographer

 

   News
Long Island Hiking Trails

Rich Weissmann's article in The Village News from Bellport.com - "Hiking On Long Island" column; Feb. 2013.  >> Article     

 
Schoolyard Habitat

Project Guide - News Bulletin   >> Information
 

 

 

2013 FOW Dues Dues

 

Join / Renew FOW

   

10% Merchandise Discount at the

FOW Visitor Center Nature Store

 

              One-year Membership

                  Friend (Single)            $   15

                  Family                         $   20

                 Non-Profit Org.           $   50

                 Corporate                   $ 100

                 White Oak                   $ 250

              Life-Time Membership

                 Osprey (Unlimited)      $ 500

 

Please provide your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address for each person in family.   Send check to the address below OR pay online using your credit card or PayPal.

 

 

Refuge Walking Trails

 

White Oak

 

The While Oad Trail is the original 1.5 or 3 mile loop.  The Black Tupelo Trail now connects to the White Oak Trail.

 

Black Tupelo Trail

Over three additional miles of hiking trails with two new observation platforms overlooking the Carmans River.

 

Both Trails are wheel-chair accessible.

 

See Rich Weissmann's article in The Village News from Bellport.com - "Hiking On Long Island" column; April 11, 2011

 >> Article 

 

 


  

 

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