We help to conserve, protect, and enhance the wildlife and the habitats of the Nulhegan River Basin for the continuing benefit of current and future generations.
Supporting both education and conservation
Friends of the Nulhegan Basin Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Inc. is an all volunteer organization that supports our local Nulhegan Basin Division of the Silvio O. Conte Wildlife Refuge through contributing volunteer labor when needed, applying for grants, and providing advocacy support. The Friends was originally formed in 2006 and remained active for a number of years, before becoming inactive. The organization was reestablished in 2018. New members are warmly welcomed as are donations, as we continue to explore ways to strengthen our advocacy in support of both education about and conservation of the wildlife and natural beauty around us.
Friends of Nulhegan collaborates with the National Wildlife Refuge Friends, which is part of The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. This Foundation was established by Congress in 1984 and partners with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to build community support for their local National Wildlife Refuges.
Volunteer
Another way to contribute is to donate your time and energy to a Refuge project. Watch our Friends FaceBook page as well as this website for opportunities.
Black Branch Bridge Re-decking Crew
Come to a Meeting
The Friends usually meet virtually via Zoom, with meetings announced via this website and our email distribution list. If you would like to be added to the email distribution list, please email nulheganfriends@gmail.com.
A message from Friends President David Govatski:
Hi Everyone:
Check out this excellent 12 minute video from UVM Extension on a bird study underway at the Nulhegan Basin. The two UVM wildlife biology and forestry students are studying bird population responses to habitat changes. I believe you will enjoy seeing the students in action.
