The Quogue Wildlife Refuge is a 305 acre non-profit nature preserve that was founded in 1934 and is home to diverse wildlife. Open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset, you can enjoy walking seven miles of trails to explore diverse habitats including forests and ponds, as well as the ecologically rare Dwarf Pines in the Pine Barrens.
The Outdoor Wildlife Complex houses permanently injured wildlife that require human care to survive including owls, falcons, a fox and other native New York animals. The Charles Banks Belt Nature Center offers spectacular views of Old Ice Pond as well as a variety of wildlife exhibits, live animals, a nature library, and gift shop.
The Outdoor Wildlife Complex houses permanently injured wildlife that require human care to survive including owls, falcons, a fox and other native New York animals. The Charles Banks Belt Nature Center offers spectacular views of Old Ice Pond as well as a variety of wildlife exhibits, live animals, a nature library, and gift shop.
Services
QWR History
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The Refuge has a fascinating history that started in 1934. Several exceptionally cold winters in the early 1930s caused a decline in the Black Duck population which alarmed many local duck hunters.
During a meeting at the Hampton Bays Firehouse, Charlie Belt explained the severity of the waterfowl plight, and suggested they establish a waterfowl refuge, a place where they could propagate and rear waterfowl ". to put two ducks in the air for every one we take."
During a meeting at the Hampton Bays Firehouse, Charlie Belt explained the severity of the waterfowl plight, and suggested they establish a waterfowl refuge, a place where they could propagate and rear waterfowl ". to put two ducks in the air for every one we take."
Fairy Dell Restoration
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Fairy Dell boardwalk is now open, please note that there are no dogs, no bicycles and no smoking permitted. The Fairy Dell Boardwalk is a catwalk through beautiful tidal wetlands of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. It traverses through the historic Fairy Dell Tract along the headwaters of Quantuck Creek and was in need of reconstruction due to dilapidation, and decaying wood.
Butterfly Garden & Greenhouse
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The Butterfly Garden was established in 2004, with support and guidance from the Westhampton Garden Club, it contains plants and flowers that encourage and support a variety of pollinators including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Through continued collaboration with the Westhampton Garden Club, and a new and tremendously generous overhaul project donated by Dragonfly Landscape Design Inc. of Westhampton, the Butterfly Garden has become an increasingly special and beautiful place to visit!The garden is lined with a personalized brick walkway, which is a lovely way to eternalize your support of the QWR.
Through continued collaboration with the Westhampton Garden Club, and a new and tremendously generous overhaul project donated by Dragonfly Landscape Design Inc. of Westhampton, the Butterfly Garden has become an increasingly special and beautiful place to visit!The garden is lined with a personalized brick walkway, which is a lovely way to eternalize your support of the QWR.
Virtual Programming
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Part of our Mission at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge is to provide unique and exciting nature programming for all ages, something we have done since the early 1960's. In light of recent events, we have updated our most popular programs and are now able to offer them virtually utilizing Google Meet, Zoom or Facebook live.
Educational Programs
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The Quogue Wildlife Refuge has been offering educational programs at the Refuge since the 1960s. Our goal is to teach children about the outside world and to help them to appreciate nature. Schools, scout groups, libraries and other organizations can arrange the below programs, both at the Refuge or at your facility.
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