Friends of Prime Hook NWR    

Prime Hook Refuge project wins adaptation award.

The tidal marsh and barrier beach restoration project at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is the recipient of a 2019 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award for Natural Resources.Two miles of Fowler Beach rebuilt and 4000 acres of tidal marsh restored. (see USFWS News on this website)

Federal Recreation Passes: 

Annual Senior & Lifetime Passes can be purchased on-line at https://www.usparkpass.com

The Friends of Prime Hook is a volunteer organization whose primary purpose is to assist the Refuge staff in many areas, such as public awareness, education and maintenance.

Some specific activities we undertake include:
- Operating the Friends Store
- Leading birding field trips
- Maintaining trails, bird houses and bird feeders
- Promoting the Refuge at public events
- Conductin an annual nature photo contest
- Maintaining the gardens around the Refuge

The Friends of Prime Hook is a 501c3 organization. For information about becoming a member, see Contact Us.

 Lecture Schedule   see  Lecture Schedule 2020    



           Indian Pipes on Pine Grove Trail

           (Photographer Cindy Heffley)

               A quiet day at Turkle Pond

              (Photographer Diane Weber)   

.Photo contest for 2020 will not take place because of concerns about the Virus. The 2021 Photo Contest will be annouced in the summer of 2021.