Friends of Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Inc.
This year’s World Migratory Bird Day campaign will highlight the importance of water for migratory birds and identify key actions for protecting water resources and aquatic ecosystems. The two peak days of World Migratory Bird Day 2023 will be 13 May and 14 October, reflecting the cyclical nature of bird migration with varying migration periods …
Looking for something to do over the holiday school break? Children of all ages can enjoy creating winter and nature-themed crafts. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.) Drop in for a FREE program sponsored by the Friends of Wertheim.
Meet a live Peregrine Falcon and an Eastern Screech Owl up close and personal and learn about the different roles they play in their environment and how they have adapted to fulfill those roles. Admission: $10 Friends of Wertheim members and children under 12 free Presented by the Friends of Wertheim and the Evelyn Alexander …
The camp's sessions fill up fast, so be sure to reserve your places now! Check out this page for more information.
Join us in the Visitors Center at the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge for a presentation by the Long Island Organics Council 631-286-0485 Admission: $5 Friends of Wertheim members and children under 12 free
Join us as we invite Citizens Campaign for the Environment to explain offshore windfarms.
Butterflies, birds and the other pollinators need host plants for nectar, food and lodging. Introducing key pollinator plants into your garden can create a pollinator-friendly habitat in your front and back yards. Discover the best planting arrangements as well the many colorful and hardy plants attractive to pollinators. Complementary wildflower seeds! Presented by Cornell Cooperative …
Join local illustrator/artist Jennifer Lucas for this watercolor sketch and paint session (18 and older please). Materials included. Beginners welcome! Class space is limited, please purchase tickets in advance. $25.00 members of Friends of Wertheim, $35.00 non-members Call 631-576-5451 to purchase tickets.
Every spring, the refuge receives phone calls from community members who have found baby animals and don’t know what to do to help them. Friends of Wertheim hosts an annual “Baby Wildlife” program presented by the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center. This program will teach you how to identify if a baby wild animal is …
Many visitors to the refuge try to capture its beauty in photos, but somehow, those photos never seem to capture the beauty we actually see. On Saturday, April 19th, from 10 am to 11:30 am, join photographer Anthony Graziano for a workshop to learn how to get quality landscape photos using your phone camera. The presentation …
On May 24th at 10:00 a.m., we will present James Daniels, the author of The Must-See Hiking Destinations of Long Island. He will discuss his book, talk about his favorite hiking trails, and answer your questions about hiking on Long Island. Signed copies of his book will be available in the Nature Store.