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Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Trail Update:

You may encounter periodic trail closures due to the impact of the Southern Pine Beetle at the Refuge.

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Welcome to Quogue Wildlife Refuge

The Quogue Wildlife Refuge is a 305 acre non-profit nature preserve that was founded in 1934 and is home to diverse wildlife. Free of charge and open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset, you can enjoy walking seven miles of trails to explore diverse habitats including forests and ponds, as well as the ecologically rare Dwarf Pines in the Pine Barrens.

The Outdoor Wildlife Complex houses permanently injured wildlife that require human care to survive including owls, falcons, hawks, and other native New York animals.

The Charles Banks Belt Nature Center offers spectacular views of Old Ice Pond as well as a variety of wildlife exhibits, live animals, a nature library, and gift shop.

Dogs, Bicycles, and Picnicking are not permitted at the preserve. Come by and visit!

The Nature Center building is open on Saturdays & Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Hours are subject to change.

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Upcoming Events

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Earth Yoga
May 14
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Earth Yoga with Amy Hess

Earth Yoga
May 21
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Earth Yoga with Amy Hess

Eastern Box Turtle. Photo by Kevin Ferris
May 24
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Celebrate World Turtle Day

Get Tickets $5.00
Earth Yoga
May 28
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Earth Yoga with Amy Hess

Painting of duck - Get Arty at QWR!
May 29
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Get Arty at QWR!

Get Tickets $40.00
Earth Yoga
Jun 4
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Earth Yoga with Amy Hess

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Our Resident Animals

Our resident wild animals are permanently injured and require human care to survive. These animals have become educational ambassadors, teaching people how can they can help protect wildlife.

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Tortoise ©Kevin Feris

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May 8

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Come down and hang out with us in the Nature Center! 🏠
We are open Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 11am-4pm. 🕓
(BUT! If we are here on "closed" days, the doors are open!) 😉
Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. 🌅

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May 7

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Guided Hike to the Dwarf Pines
TODAY! May 7th, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 
Join a QWR Educator for a guided hike to the ecologically rare dwarf pines ecosystem. This 3-mile hike is on relatively flat terrain, and will include information along the way about native flora and fauna. Space limited. $5 per person. REGISTER AT QuogueWildlifeRefuge.org

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May 6

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African spurred tortoises (Sulcata tortoises) may be desert dwellers, but give them a watermelon and they’ll happily dig in. Their natural diet is mostly grasses and greens, but the occasional watermelon is a juicy treat — best served in moderation! YUM! 🍉

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May 3

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Dark Skies – A Beautiful Necessity!
TODAY! May 3rd, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM 
Learn why protecting our night skies is so important! This presentation covers how light pollution affects wildlife, the natural world, and even our health—and what we can do to fix it. From simple lighting tips to community action, discover easy ways to keep the stars shining bright for everyone to enjoy. Join us in the Nature Center for this power point presentation. $5 per person, free for QWR members. Register at QuogueWildlifeRefuge.org!

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May 1

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🐢🥹A well-meaning hiker brought this baby painted turtle into the Nature Center from the trails, thinking it needed help. Fortunately, this little turtle is perfectly healthy and a native species—so we were able to return it safely to where it was found near Old Ice Pond. 
When turtles hatch, they’re fully independent and already know how to survive on their own! If you see a healthy turtle in the wild, the best thing you can do is leave it right where it is.

Have you ever seen a turtle this size?

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Apr 27

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April showers didn’t stop our Earth Day Celebration ! Thanks to all the organizations, exhibitors, and visitors who joined the fun and celebrated the amazing environments we have on Long Island 🌍🌱🦋

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Contact

3 Old Country Road
P.O. Box 492
Quogue, NY 11959
631-653-4771
info@quoguewildliferefuge.org

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The Refuge trails and Outdoor Wildlife Complex are open every day from sunrise to sunset free of charge. Dogs and bicycles are not permitted on the Refuge grounds.

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