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Visitor Center Closed for the Holidays
Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center will close for the holidays 12/24 - 12/26/16 & 12/31/16 - 1/2/17. North Gate will also be closed those days.
Eels at Great Swamp - Who Knew?
Join Deputy Refuge Manager Lia McLaughlin and learn more about the fascinating life of eels on 1/8/17 at 1:30pm in the Visitor Center.
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Controlled burns
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge will be conducting a series of controlled burns (up to 4 days) between October 2016 and April 2017.
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Know Before You Go
While out on the refuge, waterproof footgear or old sneakers are recommended during most seasons in the Wilderness Area. Mosquitoes, ticks, and deer flies may be numerous from May to September throughout the refuge, so insect repellent and protective clothing are advisable. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, which has been found in the area.
Plan Your VisitAbout 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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Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located only 26 miles west of New York City’s Times Square. It is a 12-square-mile natural oasis in an area that is mostly suburban, making the refuge an outstanding area for migrating waterfowl to stop, rest and feed on their migration.
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Page Photo Credits — Winter Landscape - Robert Stapperfenne
Last Updated: Dec 21, 2016