Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

The Barn Sale takes place occasionally to sell items from the Nature Store while the Visitor's Center is closed. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. This year the Friends will sponsor 2 summer intern positions.

What is for sale?
Branded T-shirts
Other apparel
Books
Toys
Gifts

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.

Fall of 2028 is now the anticipated timeline for the completion of construction and for the building to reopen. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently released a draft compatibility determination to propose and collect comments on how the Refuge will continue with its offerings of environmental education and interpretation on-site once the Visitor Center is repaired. Top of mind for many has been what will the building renovation look like and if it will change how people use the space.
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News and Events

The latest issue of Prairie Wind newsletter is now posted online. In this issue you can read messages from Scott Gilje, Refuge Manager, and see what’s happening this spring from Nancy Corona, Visitor Services Manager. This issue also features pictures of the Design Concepts of the Visitor Center Changes, and much more!

Bundle Up! ❄️ New sweatshirts are available online!
New sweatshirts are now available online. Stay cozy this season and support Friends of Neal Smith NWR with each purchase. Visit the shop to see the options in crewneck and hooded sweatshirts. with the Friends of Neal Smith NWR logo on the front.
Orders will be printed by our apparel partner at the end of each month and shipped directly to you.

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The Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Board of Directors has established a scholarship to support young people in local communities with an interest and drive to study and begin careers in a natural resource field. The “Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Scholarship” supports one graduating high school senior with $1,000 per year for tuition, books, and other college educational expenses.
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