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Friends of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
Who We Are
The Friends of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is a 501 c. 3 nonprofit organization established in 1999 to promote the preservation of the natural and historical resources of the refuge, foster its use and enjoyment by the public consistent with the protection and preservation of its environment, and engage in such educational, scientific and civic activities as will assist the managment of the rfuge in carrying out its mandates. Organizations, families and individuals from around Michigan are members. These members act as the collective voice for the refuge in a variety of arenas to raise awareness of the refuge through outreach and environmental efforts.
Who Should Join?
In a word, YOU! Anyone and everyone interested in having a direct impact on the protection of the natural resources in the Saginaw Bay Watershed are ideal candidates for Friends of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. Membership funds collected from individual, family, and corporate contributers go directly into funding the diverse activities offered during the year. Some activities are run solely by the Friends and ohters are programs put on by the refuge and supported, in part, by the Friends.
Membership to the Friends of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is FREE! Click here to download a membership application.
What Are the Benefits?
- Joining a local constituency in support of the development and operation of the refuge
- FREE admission to monthly Nurturing Nature Wednesday Series - programs highlight a different nature-related topic each month
- Subscription to the Refuge Reporter, the refuge's quarterly newsletter including information about Friends events
- Knowledge that a donation helps fund educational programming, community and political awareness efforts, and protection efforts
- Opportunities to participate in our programs and volunteer for refuge projects
