Welcome to the Quogue Wildlife Refuge
| "A New Day" Local artist, Steve Alpert has painted "A New Day", a beautiful view of Old Ice Pond for the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Steve Alpert, a long time friend of the Refuge, is known for his atmospheric landscapes, and also has a strong commitment to making paintings for the fundraising efforts of diverse non-profit organizations from Fisher House, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation, and now, the Quogue Wildlife Refuge.  "I am especially pleased to be able to help to further the cause of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. For years my wife Dorothy and I have enjoyed the simple beauty of the Refuge, an oasis of nature right down the street from us." Limited edition posters, of Steve Alpert's painting of Old Ice Pond, are available for $20 each in the Nature Center. Get them while they last, these make great gifts! The original painting is also available for $2,200. Please contact the Refuge office for more information, 631-653-4771. |
Timberland Corporation Volunteers at QWR The Quogue Wildlife Refuge was the selected site for a large scale community service project by the Timberland Corporation. On Wednesday, July 23, 2008, one-hundred Timberland employees from all over the country arrived to trim the trails, re-shingle the entrance shed, paint the barn, refurbish the animal cages, weed and mulch the butterfly garden, all with great enthusiasm and company spirit. An immense amount of work was accomplished in 3 hours! The Timberland Corporation's "mission is to equip people to make a difference in their world. We do this by creating outstanding products and trying to make a difference in the communities where we work and live." Our sincerest thanks, to the Timberland Corporation and its employees! |
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Since 1934, the Quogue Wildlife Refuge has been a nature preserve that is home to diverse wildlife including some that are permanently injured and require human care to survive. 365 days a year, 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. A bobcat, owls, falcons, eagles and other native New York animals that have permanent injuries are housed in the outdoor Distressed Wildlife Complex and can be visited any day of the year. Inside of the Nature Center, huge picture windows offer spectacular views of Old Ice Pond, as well as a great spot to bird watch or enjoy some quiet time. Comfy chairs, wildlife exhibits, live animals, a nature library, and gift shop can also be found inside of the Nature Center. Come by and visit!
The management change of 2006
In April of 2006, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) ended a 54 year lease with the Southampton Township Wildfowl Association (STWA) that involved the State to cooperatively manage the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Now the Quogue Wildlife Refuge is solely managed by the STWA, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Although the Refuge has lost the funding from the NYSDEC that had paid for staffing and utilities, this change is a positive change in the history of the Refuge, and the Refuge Board of Directors is actively involved in raising funds to meet the financial needs of the Refuge.