Welcome to the Friends of Forsythe NWR

The Friends of Forsythe NWR is an organization that works closely with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. The Friends is a tax-exempt 501.c.3 corporation chartered in the State of New Jersey. Located at the Refuge headquarters complex in Oceanville, New Jersey, the group’s office will soon be located in the new Visitor Contact Station that is currently being completed.

Members of the Friends also volunteer at the Refuge. They are available during the week and on week-ends to assist visitors to the Refuge. The Friends group operates a nature store that provides many interesting items. A more complete description of the store is available under the store tab on this website.

The Friends of Forsythe NWR use the profits from the nature store to support the mission of the Refuge. Educational and interpretive programs are provided both on and off site to help members of the public develop a greater appreciation of the Refuge, wildlife, and the importance of maintaining natural areas in the environment.

Other activities of the Friends of Forsythe NWR include assisting the staff in the maintenance and operation of the Refuge, developing workshops, representing the Refuge at conventions and at regional nature fairs. Members also maintain a relationship with Members of Congress and apprise them of the needs of not only this Refuge, but the needs of Refuges in general.