Friends of Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Friends of Forsythe NWR 2024 Annual Meeting
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
This is not just a meeting; it’s a CELEBRATION of our collective efforts to protect and preserve the incredible wildlife that calls Forsythe home. Your participation is CRUCIAL as we gather to share our successes, discuss current challenges, and explore new initiatives that will further our mission of wildlife conservation. Enjoy listening to our featured speaker, John Hooven, published photographer, accomplished writer, and forester with Cape Atlantic Conservation District.

Nature Story Hour
2024-04-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Join us for readings of specially selected books about rabbits in celebration of spring, and enjoy some tasty refreshments!

Nature Story Hour
2024-03-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Join us for readings of specially selected books about nature, and enjoy some tasty refreshments!

Nature Story Hour
2024-02-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Join us for readings of specially selected books about seasons, Chinese New Year, and more–and enjoy some tasty refreshments!

Nature Story Hour
2023-12-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Join us for readings of specially selected books about the Audubon Christmas Bird Count and animals in winter, and enjoy some tasty refreshments!

Stargazing at the Refuge
2023-11-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Our very popular annual stargazing event is back! Join us for an evening exploring the stars, planets, constellations, and other celestial wonders of the night sky. Thanks to our partners in the South Jersey Astronomy Club for helping make this event happen! More details to come. Time subject to change.

Fee-Free Day
2023-11-11 | Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
On Veterans Day, enjoy free entrance to the refuge in honor of the men and women who have served our country.

Nature Story Hour
2023-11-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Join us for readings of specially selected books about changing autumn leaves and enjoy some tasty refreshments!

Fee-free Day
2023-10-08 | Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Come visit your favorite refuge for a Fee-free Day to kick-off National Wildlife Refuge Week. Entrance fees waived in celebration of this special week! Visit the National Wildlife Refuge Week website for more information.

Stargazing at the Refuge - Rescheduled for Friday, November 17
2023-10-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Rescheduled for Friday, November 17

Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show
2023-09-24 07:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-23 07:00 - 17:00 | Tip Seaman County Park, 120 Lakeside Drive, Tuckerton, NJ, 08087, United States
Visit the Refuge table to purchase Federal Duck Stamps and for information about hunting on the Refuge.

Fee-Free Day
2023-09-23 | Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Celebrate our beautiful refuge on National Public Lands Day, and skip the daily entrance fee!

Holgate Beach Clean-up
2023-09-16 12:30 - 14:30 | Holgate Beach, 11 W Lincoln Ave, Long Beach, NJ, 08008, United States
Mark your calendars for the annual Holgate clean-up, Saturday, September 16.

Fee-Free Day
2023-06-19 | Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Come enjoy the refuge on Juneteenth and skip the daily entrance fee!

Nature Story Hour - Father's Day!
2023-06-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Celebrate Father’s Day with specially selected children’s books focusing on Fathers. Join Friends of Forsythe volunteer, Rae Griffiths for a reading of And Tango Make Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, illustrated by Henry Cole and You Are My I Love You by Maryann K Cusimano, illustrated by Satomi Ichikawa. Enjoy a light snack with us. This event is FREE and all ages are welcome!

Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs Fishing Derby
2023-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Patriot Lake Park, 300 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ, 08205, United States
Join us for our annual fishing derby. Spend time in the great outdoors, learn about fishing, then try your luck! For ages 5 – 12 with an adult. More information and registration details to come.

Nature Story Hour - BIRDS and Mother's Day
2023-05-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Get ready for Mother’s Day with specially selected children’s books focusing on BIRDS and Mothers. Friends of Forsythe volunteer, Rae Griffiths will read You Nest Here With Me by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple, illustrated by Melissa Sweet and the classic, Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman. A light snack will be provided. This event is FREE and all ages are welcome!

Earth Day Cleanup and Celebration
2023-04-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Celebrate Earth Day by pitching in to keep your favorite refuge looking great! Bring gloves, bags, buckets. Snacks will be provided. Call to register Wednesday-Sunday, 10AM-2PM.

Nature Story Hour - REPTILES
2023-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Come enjoy a snack while you listen to readings of two specially selected children’s books about REPTILES! Join Friends of Forsythe volunteer Rae Griffiths for an animated reading of Little Skink’s Tail by Janet Halfmann, illustrated by Laurie Allen Klein, and Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond by Cathryn Falwell. FREE and all ages are welcome!

Nature Story Hour
2023-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Join us for readings of specially selected books about AMPHIBIANS and enjoy some tasty refreshments!

Nature Story Hour
2023-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Visitor Information Center, E.B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Join us for readings of specially selected books about SNOW and enjoy some warm apple cider.

Fee-Free Days
2023-02-18 - 2023-02-20 | Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ, 08231, United States
Come enjoy the refuge for Presidents’ Day weekend and skip the daily entrance fee!
