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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

Annual Appeal

Photo by Virginia Fitzgerald

Dear Members and Friends,

The Quogue Wildlife Refuge is celebrating 90 years as a sanctuary for wildlife! In a world that moves at a dizzying pace, the Refuge remains a place where you can find peace and inspiration in the beauty of nature.

Please consider including the Quogue Wildlife Refuge in your charitable giving this season. Your contribution helps protect 305 acres of rare and diverse habitats, providing a safe haven for wildlife, and supports environmental education programs that inspire and reach thousands of people each year. 

Your generosity preserves a place where children discover the wonders of nature and learn the importance of protecting it, while ensuring our resident animals receive the specialized care they need.
Because of you, the Refuge continues to be a place of learning and wonder, encouraging a lasting commitment to conservation in our community and for future generations.

As we enter this season of giving thanks, I extend my sincere gratitude for your continued support of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Thank you for your generosity during our Annual Appeal.

Sincerely,

Michael J. Nelson
Executive Director

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” 

– Margaret Meade 
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Ice pond Dennis Maroulas c. 2016

Thank you for being a part of our mission of environmental education and stewardship of this special place, and for helping to create future stewards of the earth.

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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