Welcome!
The Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of seven national wildlife refuges, two refuge sub-units and one wildlife management area. Collectively, the ten units are approximately 6,500 acres in size. Each unit is unique and provides a wildlife oasis amongst Long Island’s urban settings essential for the livelihood of migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, fish and other wildlife. The strategic location of Long Island in the Long Island Pine Barrens & along the Atlantic Flyway make it an important nesting, wintering and migratory stop over area for hundreds of species of birds.
As part of the National Wildlife Refuge System managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service we are committed to managing and conserving habitat for wildlife. We also provide opportunities to observe wildlife through offering recreational and educational programs and facilities. Please respect the plants, animals and their habitats while visiting your National Wildlife Refuges.
Learn more!
The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the world's premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife and plants. Since President Theodore Roosevelt designated Florida's Pelican Island as the first wildlife refuge in 1903, the System has grown to more than 150 million acres, 556 national wildlife refuges and other units of the Refuge System, plus 38 wetland management districts.
What's New
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New Visitor Center and Headquarters for the Long Island NWR Complex!
We are excited to invite you to come and enjoy our new visitor center here at the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Located at our Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, the new space provides wonderful opportunities for people to learn more about our refuges and the wildlife of Long Island. We are currently open from 8AM to 4PM Monday through Friday, with plans to expand those hours during the coming seasons. Hope to see you there.
Join Us – May 19, 2012
The Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex invites you to join us for the GRAND OPENING of our new visitor center at our annual International Migratory Bird Day event. (PDF 581K)
NEWS RELEASE: Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex Announces Grand Opening Event of New Visitor Center and Headquarters (April 17, 2012) (PDF 171K) |
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Barrens to Bay - A summer discovery program exploring Long Island’s ecology.
Monday through Friday – 9 A.M. to 12 P.M.
Four camp sessions are offered:
1. July 2 – July 6 (No camp on Wednesday, July 4)
2. July 16 – 20
3. July 23 – 27
4. July 30 – August 3
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Have fun at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge and the NEW visitor center in Shirley. Spend part of your day exploring the wildlife on the nature trails, see what lives in and on the Carmans River, observe the Central Pine Barrens ecosystem and experience your National Wildlife Refuge!
Barrens to Bay - A summer discovery program exploring Long Island’s ecology. (PDF 500K) |
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Summer 2012 Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer position Titles:
Visitor Center Assistant
Environmental Education Presenter
Special Event Worker
Qualifications and How to Apply for 2012 volunteer opportunities. (PDF) |
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| NEWS RELEASE: Partial beach closure at Morton and Amagansett Refuges to protect nesting wildlife. (March 20, 2012) (PDF 42K) |
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Target Rock Beach Clean-up!
June 30, 2012
9:00am to 11:00am
Help us keep this beautiful wildlife refuge trash free! Snacks and water will be provided for volunteers.
Target Rock Beach Clean-up! (PDF 271K)
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| NEWS RELEASE: Partial beach closure at Morton and Amagansett Refuges to protect nesting wildlife. (March 20, 2012) (PDF 42K) |
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| Purple Foxglove Workdays |
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Purple Foxglove Workdays
The Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex is seeking volunteers to help control purple foxglove at Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers will assist with hand-pulling this invasive plant to help prevent its spread on the Refuge. Thursday, May 3, 10, 17 & 31 and Friday, May 25.
Purple Foxglove Workdays (PDF 36k) |
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| Water Chestnut Workdays |
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Water Chestnut Workdays for May & June 2012
The Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex is seeking volunteers to help remove Water Chestnut, an invasive aquatic plant, from Mill Pond in Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Thurs. May 24, Sat. June 2, Thurs. June 7, Sat. June 16, Sat. June 23, Thurs. June 28
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Water Chestnut Workdays (PDF 36k) |
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Long Island National WIldlife Refuge Complex
340 Smith Road
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 286-0485
