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Great Dismal Swamp Coalition

Friends of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge


The Great Dismal Swamp Coalition is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a better understanding and appreciation for the natural environment of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge by enhancing public awareness and interest, and encouraging people to visit the Refuge and share in its educational programs.


Coalition projects have included:
• Sponsoring canoe trips, birding and nature walks, biking outings, star-gazing events.
• Acquiring grant funding for Refuge public use projects.
• Providing funding for teacher activity packets and videos.
• Hosting public outreach events.

We invite you to join the Great Dismal Swamp Coalition. Your membership and/or donation helps to support the mission and programs at the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

Membership benefits include:
• Newsletter
• 10% discount in Coalition bookstore
• Participation in on-site educational programs
• Provide funding for Refuge interpretive, outreach, and educational programs.

For membership and/ or donations, please send the following information:

Name___________________________________________________

Mailing Address__________________________________________

City, State, Zip code_______________________________________

Email___________________________________

Phone__________________________________

Dues are (circle one):

$8.00 per year for individual or family membership.

$50.00 per year for Corporate sponsorship.

Donation: $______________________

Please mail to and make checks payable to:

Great Dismal Swamp Coalition, 3100 Desert Road, Suffolk, Virginia 23434