Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Voted #1 Best National Wildlife Refuge to visit!

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Voted #1 Best National Wildlife Refuge to visit! 〰️

Go to the official Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge website. NSNWR was established in 1990 with the purpose to protect, restore and reconstruct and manage native ecosystems of tallgrass prairie, oak savanna and sedge meadow.

The power of a Friends group is its members. Become a member today to support projects that benefit both wildlife and people at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge.

Friend’s volunteers are a vital part to accomplishing our mission and projects at Neal Smith NWR. We welcome volunteers of all talents, ages and backgrounds. Learn how you can volunteer today.

News and Events

Spring Fling - Membership Meeting
Saturday, March 23, 2024

11 am - 1:30 pm @ Neal Smith NWR 9981 Pacific St, Prairie City, IA
Free lunch followed by a presentation by Anna Buckardt Thomas, Iowa DNR Avian Ecologist
RSVP by email: FriendsNSNWR - at - Gmail.com

Check out all the fun winter events going on at the Refuge!
Click here for dates and times and how to register.
NatureTots, Photography Tips andTricks – Indoor Session, National Rubber Ducky Day Scavenger Hunt, Second Saturday Stewardship, BirdWatching and Bagels, Photo Editing, Parts 1 &2, Winter Photo walk, MakeYour Own Nature -Themed Valentine Cards, Birding & Bagels

Thank you for all the great photos of the Refuge, submitted for the 2023 Photography Contest. Here are the winners!