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    • The Refuge
    • Board of Directors
    • Meet the Staff
    • QWR History
    • Our Resident Animals
    • Job and Internship Opportunities
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Hours & Directions
    • Nature Center & Trails
    • Fairy Dell Restoration
    • Butterfly Garden & Greenhouse
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Spring Wildlife Camp
    • Wild Night for Wildlife 2022
      • Photo Gallery
    • Wild Night for Wildlife 2019
  • Education
    • Educational Programs
    • Virtual Programming
    • Summer Camps
    • Green Birthdays & Private Experiences
    • Go Native for Wildlife
    • QWR Nature Videos
  • Ways to Give
    • Annual Appeal 2022
    • Memberships & Donations
    • Memorial & Honorary Donations
    • Adopt an Animal
    • Stock and Wire Transfers
    • Planned Giving
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    • Become a Volunteer
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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, a fox 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!

COVID-19 Safety Measures & Updates:

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

At this time, masks are optional in indoor spaces. Thank you for your cooperation.

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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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Some of our friendly visitors at our bird feeders this morning! 🐦

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A rare sighting of one of our Fowler's toads hanging out in their enclosure! 🐸
Fowler's toads are nocturnal and often like to burrow into sand and rocks during the day when they are less active and will emerge at night to hunt for insects.🦗
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❄️Spend Winter Break at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge❄️

There's still time to register your child for a great experience of wildlife, education, and fun! 

❄️Tuesday through Friday, February 21st – 24th, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Children in grades K – 5th will learn about birds of prey, nocturnal animals, winter wildlife, and orienteering. Each day will include nature exploration, animal encounters, and creative craft time!

❄️Please dress your child in warm winter layers and send an individual snack & drink in reusable containers each day. 

❄️$280 for the four day program. 
Pre-registration required, see link in bio for more information.

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Did you know the American Kestrel is the smallest falcon found in North America?

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Snow can bring so many new discoveries! 🐾
Even when we think no one is around sometimes we can find evidence of some wildlife visitors.
Can you guess who left these tracks? 🕵️‍♂️

Picture 1: Song Bird 
Picture 2: Duck 
Picture 3: Squirrel 
Picture 4: Deer 
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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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