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We promote educational programs related to the Refuge and natural history of the area. We organize events and programs that help make the refuge more available to the public. We work with Refuge staff to help improve the refuge. This work also provides an opportunity for members to get to know the refuge. |
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Open House On August 22nd, you can see see the new visitor center along with its newly installed environmental education exhibits.read more » Sign up for the Bus Tour! On September 26th, join Maynard Town Historian Paul Boothroyd for our popular bus tour visiting the historical sites of the Assabet River NWR. Please note that tour is already sold out.read more » Next Monthly Meeting On Wednesday, September 29th, hear Vladimir Douhovnikoff is explain how Plants Don't Always Come From Seeds.read more » Get InvolvedMore Get Involved » Nighthawk Survey Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to help with the Nighthawk Survey at Assabet River NWR starting August 9th and continuing through September. See our volunteers page for details. read more » Help Us Run the New Visitor Center
Invasive Species Removal The FWS is running invasive species removal work parties all summer. The first work party is on May 12th. Sign up and get dirty!read more » See the Refuge OnlineMore information » Check out our photo gallery and see the refuge through the eyes of talented local photographers. read more »
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NewsMore News » Friends and SVT Art Exhibition The Sudbury Valley Trustees and the Friends cosponsored an art exhibit at SVT’s Wolbach Farm from June 26th – 30th. Check out some of the exhibited art.read more » Visitor Center at Assabet River NWR Opens Its Doors This Fall! The Grand Opening of the new Visitor Center at ARNWR will be held on Sunday October 17th. For a preview of the Center, there will be an Open House on Sunday, August 22nd.read more » Get your Duck Stamp Duck Stamps went on sale June 25th. Get yours today! read more » Winterberry Way Temporarily Closed to Visitor Use Construction has recommenced on Winterberry Way at the Assabet River NWR from the main refuge entrance off of Hudson Road in Sudbury to the new visitor center. During construction hours (generally Monday through Friday, approximately 7 am to 3 pm), visitors are not allowed on Winterberry Way.read more » From the FWS News Wire |
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The Friends of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit organization established to work with the U.S Fish and
Wildlife Service to protect the refuge's valuable resources for future generations of wildlife and humans through stewardship and education.
Friends need your help with tasks large and small. Whether you have a couple of hours to offer once in a while or several
hours on a weekly basis we welcome your help, talent and skills!