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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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  • About
    • The Refuge
    • Board of Directors
    • Meet the Staff
    • QWR History
    • Jobs, Internships, & Volunteer Opportunities
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Hours & Directions
    • Nature Center & Trails
    • Our Resident Animals
    • Butterfly Garden & Greenhouse
    • Fairy Dell Boardwalk
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Weddings & Private Events
    • Thank You for a Wild Night!
  • Education
    • Educational Programs
    • Green Birthdays & Private Experiences
    • Go Native for Wildlife
    • QWR Nature Videos
  • Support our Work
    • Investing in the Future
    • Annual Appeal
    • Memberships & Donations
    • Memorial & Honorary Donations
    • Planned Giving
    • Adopt an Animal
    • Bricks, Benches & Bee Hives
    • Our Wish List Registry
  • QWR News
  • Resources
    • Wildlife Resources
    • Photo/Facility Use
    • Sam the Bald Eagle
trail through the woods

Nature Center & Trails

The Refuge trails are 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 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.

At this time, the Charles Banks Belt Nature Center has posted hours on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 4pm.

Note: Dogs and bicycles are not permitted.

Please note: due to infestation of Southern Pine Beetle, portions of the trail are closed for tree cutting. Please stay on open trails.

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The Fairy Dell Boardwalk

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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