Author: FOW administrator

Join us for an iPhone Workshop on May 2nd, hosted by Anthony Graziano, a special fundraiser benefiting Friends of Wertheim. Sharpen your skills, learn helpful tips, and capture beautiful photos while supporting a great cause. 

Saturday, November 8 2:00 PM LOCATION UPDATE: Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Main Branch 407 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY

Join us for the Friends of Wertheim Annual Meeting, where we’ll gather to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and look ahead to exciting initiatives for the refuge. This is a chance to connect with fellow members, hear important updates, and engage with those working to protect one of Long Island’s most vital natural spaces.

On the Agenda: Annual budget review Project and program updates Special guest speaker: John Turner And more!

We’re honored to welcome John Turner — a renowned Long Island naturalist, author, and conservation leader whose work has shaped environmental policy and public awareness for decades. John has devoted his life to strengthening the bond between people and the natural world. He’s held numerous leadership roles at the State, County, and Town of Brookhaven levels. He is also: Co-founder of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society Board member of the SoFo Natural History Society Conservation Committee Chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society John will share insights from his remarkable career in conservation and speak to the importance of community-driven stewardship in preserving our natural heritage.

We hope you’ll join us!

So many birds on Long Island and so many are here in summer raising a family! It makes summertime so much fun! Using fun facts and wonderful photos, Dianne Taggart, long time LI birder, will tell us all about the amazing nesting birds of LI.

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

In the Visitors Center at the

Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 340 Smith Rd., Shirley, NY 11967

631-286-0485
$5.00 admission

Free for FOW members and children under 12

A spring bird walk will be held on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Wertheim NWR. Join MaryLaura Lamont on the White Oak trail and bring binoculars! *Rain cancels program