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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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Next Monthly Meeting Join us for our January monthly meeting on January 25th (there is no December meeting). Dave Griffin will talk about The Natural and Unnatural History of the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers. read more » Kids Programs Check out our events page for January kids' programming.read more » January Nature Walk It may be cold, but we have a nature walk scheduled for January.read more » Do You Use the Refuge? The Friends are gathering information on how people use the Refuge. Please fill out our survey (click here) and tell us how you use the Refuge. On Saturday, February 11th at 1:00 PM, the Friends are hosting a public Summit, to discuss how they can best meet everyone's needs as they move forward.Please join us!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 » Visitor Center Wins Wins Award for Sustainable Design The Visitor Center at Assabet River NWR was honored with a Federal Energy and Water Management Award for its sustainable design.read more » Fifth Year for Blandings Turtles on the Refuge This is the fifth year that Blanding's turtles have been released at Assabet River NWR in an effort to start a new population at this site and the second year that the sophomore class at "Bristol Aggie" diligently cared for dozens of Blanding's turtle hatchlings.read more » Obey the 15mph Speed Limit
Vision Plan For The Refuge System Conserving the Future: Wildlife Refuges and the Next Generation sets forth nearly 100 draft recommendations to protect and improve the refuge system over the next ten years. Public comment on this plan is now being sought.read more » From the FWS News Wire |
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The Friends of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit that works with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and our local communities to meet
wildlife and biological management objectives, recreational and educational goals and support diverse programs related to the Refuge.
Refuge staff reminds all visitors that Winterberry Way is used by wildlife and people alike. Please
obey the 15mph speed limit when driving to the Visitor Center so turtles, children and all creatures can safely cross the road.