Become a Member

Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is an independent, all-volunteer, non-profit organization which is managed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership.

We are part of a network of 250 Friends groups nationwide committed to protecting and improving Refuge resources.

Every member is important and membership at all levels is welcome.

Your membership helps provide funding for:

  • Kiosks, Interpretive Panels, Benches
  • Butterfly, Bird & Native Plant Gardens
  • Turtle Research
  • Nest Cams for Bluebird Boxes
  • Summer Interns
  • Children’s Nature Detective Trail
  • Junior Refuge Manager Program
  • eBird Trail Tracker

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Tree swallows, photo by Blaine Rothauser

Tree swallow conversation, photo by Blaine Rothauser

Membership Form

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Benefits of Membership

Memberships help support the mission and projects at Great Swamp. Members also receive the following benefits:

  • The Swamp Scene newsletter
  • A 10% discount at the Friends Nature Shop
  • Invitations to Special Member-only Events
  • Satisfaction in knowing you are helping protect wildlife and wild places while safeguarding a national treasure for future generations

Won’t you become a Friend? Just complete the form to the right, or if you prefer, download a membership form and mail it with your check to the Friends of Great Swamp.

Already a member? Consider a Gift Membership for a friend!

A membership in the Friends of Great Swamp is a wonderful gift for family or friends. A personalized gift certificate is mailed to your designated recipient along with the latest issue of our newsletter and a full-color Refuge brochure. In addition, the recipients are given a choice of Great Swamp logo items as part of their new membership. Give someone you know this unique and meaningful gift. Just check off the appropriate box on the Membership Form.

2009 Annual Meeting

2009 Annual Meeting