WHY YOU SHOULD BE A FRIEND OF THE REFUGE Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge currently includes approximately 3,100

acres within the 4,400 acre appro ed ac!uisition "oundary# Nearly $0% of the Refuge is composed of "rac&ish tidal marsh# 'his uni!ue marsh ha"itat includes a mixture of fresh and saltwater plants and wildlife and is an important resting and feeding area for migratory waterfowl, shore"irds and other wildlife# 'he area not only ser es as an important migration area, "ut also pro ides wintering ha"itat for large num"ers of waterfowl, particularly (merican )lac& duc&s, Northern *intail and Mallards# +epending on the season, the Refuge supports a num"er of shore"irds, colonial wading "irds, song"irds and raptors including Northern ,arriers and )ald -agles# 'he !uiet tidal waters also ser e as nurseries and spawning and feeding grounds for fish and shellfish which are important in the diets of many wildlife species# 'he remainder of the Refuge is woodlands and upland fields that pro ide ha"itat for a di ersity of wildlife# Wal&ing trails wind through the Refuge grasslands and forest where isitors may listen for singing frogs and "irds or o"ser e plants and animals that li e on the Refuge# .ou can "e a part of this Refuge "y "ecoming an acti e mem"er of the /riends of Supawna Meadows NWR# 'he /riends are an essential part of operations for the Refuge# 0f you ha e an interest in wildlife, en1oy wor&ing outdoors, li&e dealing with people, or simply want to contri"ute in some way, consider 1oining the /riends#

'he Refuge is also home to the /inn2s *oint Rear Range 3ighthouse# 'he lighthouse "uilt in 1$45 is listed on the National Register of ,istoric *laces#

WHAT THE FRIENDS AND YOU CAN DO FOR THE REFUGE. Volunteer opportunitie *lease chec& "elow and su"mit to the Refuge if you are interested# /eel free to olunteer without 1oining the /riends# 666 .outh /ishing - ent 666 0n asi e *lant 7ontrol 666 8ffice support 666 9ift Shop staff 666 Mem"ership 666 )uilding:9rounds Maintenance 666 -ducation and 8utreach 666 3eading )ird:Nature Wal&s 666 3ighthouse greeter 666 Nati e *lant 9arden Maint## 666 8ther 6666666666666666666

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The Friends of Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance this national treasure by fostering community awareness, conducting outreach, en ironmental education, supporting habitat and wildlife conser ation on the refuge! We are a non@profit, tax exempt organiEation =B01=c>3># 8perating income is mainly from t&, %e%u+ti5le donations and dues#

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