Photo by Mike Cox

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

The Friends Spring Project: Repair and Updated the Wi-Fi in the Visitor's Center
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Thank you for all the great photos of the Refuge, submitted for the 2023 Photography Contest. Here are the winners!