There are a variety of walks
and nature programs suitable for the whole family year-round at John Heinz
National Wildlife Refuge. Visit our Walks & Nature programs page for a
list of upcoming events.
Calendar
of EventsFriends of Heinz Refuge
Friends of Heinz Refuge (FOHR) is engaged in a wide diversity of projects, programs, and services which serve to raise awareness of and support for John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia, as well as the National Wildlife Refuge System and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
FOHR WebsiteYouth Conservation Award
The Heinz Refuge Youth Conservation Award was created to recognize efforts of all youth who seek to learn more about the importance of wildlife habitat and environmental stewardship during their refuge visit(s) and then use what they learn in their daily lives. Completion of the award requires seeing and experiencing the refuge first-hand, learning and applying knowledge obtained from refuge exhibits and brochures, and participating in refuge-based activities, service projects, etc. This is sponsored by Friends of Heinz Refuge.
Learn more on our For Educators page.About the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
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Around the Refuge
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Lend your talents, enthusiasm and some of your time! Find out how to volunteer!
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This national art contest features waterfowl art from students from grades K-12 in every state. Come and see what the talented students of Pennsylvania have created! Learn about birds through walks, activities, crafts, and more. See the entries and learn about the program.
Junior Duck Stamp Program
Learn about our goals and work with partners to educate, engage and connect youth, families and communities in conservation action.
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In 2014, Philly became one of 14 urban refuge partnerships in the country. The designation recognizes the the collaborations in the city that work to broaden support for conservation.
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The refuge protects a variety of habitats for birds in the highly urbanized landscape of greater Philadelphia. It has been designated as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. While most of the 300 plus avian species identified at the refuge utilize it as a migratory stopover, more than 80 species have been recorded nesting on the refuge over the years. Several species are also state listed as either threatened or endangered species or species of state or national management concern.
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Page Photo Credits — All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted., John Heinz at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge - Ron Holmes.
Last Updated: Nov 01, 2016