Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Northeast Region
 

Current Events

White-tailed deer and mallard ducks at Gull Pond. Credit: John Orlich

Notices and Monthly Events

  • We have reopened the Leeds Eco-trail! Try out the new boardwalk.

  • The Stay Focused Photo Club meets monthly on the second Saturday at the refuge auditorium.

    See our Volunteer page for more information.

Closures

Wildlife Drive Partially Closed from November 9-20

A water control structure located along the dike north of the northwest pool has collapsed at a pipe joint making the structure inoperable. In order to replace the pipe, refuge managers will partially close the Wildlife Drive from November 9 through 20. On these dates, visitors may continue to use the trails, the Gull Pond Road, and the Wildlife Drive up to the north dike/cross dike junction. Traffic on the Wildlife Drive will be two-way during this period. Please obey signs and drive on the right-hand side of the road.

This project helps restore a partial capability of the refuge to manage the water levels in the Northwest and the Southwest freshwater impoundments. The water control structure is designed to drain the Northwest impoundment and in its current inoperable condition, draw downs are nearly impossible. Lowering the water level promotes moist soil conditions which provide optimum foraging habitat for thousands of spring-migrating shorebirds and wintering waterfowl.

To offset any inconvenience this partial closure may cause, the refuge entrance fee will be waived for the duration of the closure. For additional information, call 609-652-1665.

Tide Chart

Shore bird fans should find this posting of monthly tide charts helpful. Shore birds will be particularly visible in the tidal salt marsh when the tide recedes, as the muddy edges which are so attractive to them are exposed. Please note that water depths will vary depending on various weather conditions.

Visit the Tide Chart, run by the University of South Carolina.

Please add one hour to all tide times for the waters surrounding the Wildlife Drive.

Guided Activities

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Guided activities for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts (441KB)

Guided activities for all ages of Girl Scouts (406KB)

 
Last updated: November 6, 2009