About Friends:
Friends of Forsythe NWR is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting the mission and programs of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey.
Friends of Forsythe is an organization that works closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Refuge. It is incorporated as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. The office is on Great Creek Road in Oceanville adjacent to the Refuge parking lot.
Friends volunteers operate a small sales outlet. They also help organize and run special events, guide visiting tour groups and help with biological surveys. Other activities are planned.
Our small shop next to the Refuge information booth provides further information, sale of books and other birding items, T-shirts and rental binoculars. Our volunteers are available on weekends through the spring and fall to assist in making your visit to the Refuge a safe and enjoyable one.
Funds raised through sales go to support various projects to help the Refuge. Educational programs are provided to help the public better understand and support the Refuge.
Funds are contributed for:
* Goods and services for Refuge recreational 
programs.
* Construction, rehabilitation or maintenance of recreational and educational facilities.
* Other goods and services for biological and other Refuge projects.
Future plans include working for new visitor facilities in both Brigantine and Barnegat Divisions, developing workshops and presenting information to Congress about the needs of this and other Refuges.
The Friends of the Forsythe NWR is supported by local groups including Atlantic Audubon Society, Ducks Unlimited and others.
About the Refuge:
The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge contains a large complex of southern New Jersey coastal habitats, actively protected and managed for migratory birds, including several endangered species.
The Refuge is part of a network of over 500 National Wildlife Refuges, covering over 93 million acres, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Forsythe Refuge consists of the Brigantine and Barnegat Divisions, together comprising more than 43,000 acres of wetlands and upland habitat in Ocean, Atlantic, and Burlington Counties. Brigantine Division in Oceanville offers an 8-mile self-guided Wildlife Drive atop a dike system which separates 1,400 acres of fresh and brackish water wetlands from native salt marsh. Seasonal views of over 100,000 ducks, geese, shorebirds, hawks, and eagles make this place a magnet for wildlife watchers and photographers. Bring binoculars, a camera, and a car full of friends! Entrance fees are charged. Open sunrise to sunset. achieved our goal and are now proudly serving many repeat customers. Our customers look to us for great quality and incredible service. We try to deliver on these expectations every time.
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