QWR: Expansion of Nature Center Groundbreaking | Wild Night for Wildlife, Saturday, July 11th ….

Dear Members and Friends,

Summer is an exciting time at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, and I wanted to share a few of the wonderful things happening here.

Breaking Ground on Our Future
July 1st marked a historic milestone as we celebrated the groundbreaking for our Preserve • Educate • Inspire renovation and expansion of the Charles Banks Belt Nature Center. After receiving the necessary permits, we are thrilled to begin transforming our beloved Nature Center into a sustainable facility that will better serve our community for generations to come. We are deeply grateful to the many donors, grantors, volunteers, and supporters who have helped make this exciting project possible.

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Wild Night for Wildlife – Saturday, July 11^th

Our biggest fundraiser of the year is just around the corner! Wild Night for Wildlife will celebrate the beauty of our dark skies while raising vital funds to support the Refuge’s year-round operations. We are honored to recognize the Winklevoss Family for their transformational support of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. The evening will feature exceptional auction packages, delicious food, local libations, and wonderful company. Be sure to watch for our online auction, launching next week, where everyone can begin browsing and bidding before the gala.

Celebrating Our 57th Summer of Camp

Summer Ecology Program is officially underway! This year marks our 57th summer of inspiring children through hands-on exploration of the Refuge and surrounding natural areas. For generations, campers have discovered the wonders of nature while developing a lifelong appreciation for wildlife, conservation, and the outdoors. We are excited to welcome another season of curious young naturalists. Programs available for children age 4 through high school, click here to register or learn more:

Become a Member

If you are not already a member, we invite you to join our Refuge family. Membership provides valuable benefits while directly supporting our mission of environmental education, wildlife conservation, and stewardship. Since our founding in 1934, member support has helped preserve this special place for everyone to enjoy.

Visit the Refuge

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful walk or an educational program, we hope you’ll visit soon. Our seven miles of scenic trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. Throughout the year we offer nature walks, educational programs, special events, and family activities. Visit our website to see what’s coming up, and please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Thank you for your continued support of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. We look forward to seeing you on the trails, at our events, and sharing more exciting news in the months ahead.

Wishing you a safe and Happy 4^th of July weekend!

With gratitude,

Michael J. Nelson

Executive Director

Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Questions? Contact us at Info@QuogueWildlifeRefuge.org

Pictured above from left to right: Steve Fadem, Chloe Fadem & Laurie Baskin (Benefactors & Campaign Committee Members), Rob Marsh (Natural Resource Supervisor for NYS DEC Region 1) , Bob Murray (Board Member & Benefactor), Anthony Bonner, Sea Level Construction (Board Member & Benefactor), Ann Welker (Suffolk County Legislator), Bob Treuhold (Mayor of Quogue & Benefactor), Cristina Kepner (Campaign Committee Co-Chair & Benefactor), Marisa Nelson (Assistant Director & Benefactor), Michael Nelson (Executive Director & Benefactor), Peter Sartorius (Board President & Benefactor), Tommy John Schiavoni (New York State Representative), Michael Weinman (Campaign Committee Co-Chair & Benefactor), Patrick Bonner, Sea Level Construction (Board Member & Benefactor), Kimberly Stever (Director of Development), Doug Nappi (Board Member & Benefactor), Ian Connet Esq., (Board Member & Benefactor).