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The Quogue
Wildlife Refuge Environmental Center is 300+ acres
of protected land, with seven miles of hiking trails. We
care for injured animals at our Distressed Wildlife
Complex and offer many educational programs. Quogue
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Quogue Wildlife Refuge
The Quogue Wildlife Refuge environmental center is 300+ acres of
protected land, with seven miles of hiking trails. We care for
injured animals at our Distressed Wildlife Complex and offer
many educational programs.
Since 1934, the Quogue Wildlife Refuge has been a nature
preserve that is home to diverse wildlife including some that
are permanently injured and require human care to survive. 365
days a year, you can enjoy walking seven miles of trails to
explore diverse habitats including forests and ponds, as well as
the ecologically rare Dwarf Pines in the Pine Barrens. A bobcat,
owls, falcons, eagles and other native New York animals that
have permanent injuries are housed in the outdoor Distressed
Wildlife Complex and can be visited any day of the year. Inside
of the Nature Center, huge picture windows offer spectacular
views of Old Ice Pond, as well as a great spot to bird watch or
enjoy some quiet time. Comfy chairs, wildlife exhibits, live
animals, a nature library, and gift shop can also be found
inside of the Nature Center.
Our obligation is to serve as a responsible land steward of the
Refuge property and its natural resources, as well as promoting,
implementing, supporting and assisting environmental education
and wildlife management.
The Quogue Wildlife Refuge is a 305-acre expanse of protected
land, with over seven miles of trails where you can explore a
variety of habitats including Pine Barrens, bogs, wetlands, a
field, and a tidal estuary. Our main trail is wheelchair and
stroller friendly and all of the trails can be enjoyed in every
season. The Refuge is a great place to cross-country ski and
snowshoe! There is also a Distressed Wildlife Complex which
houses animals that have been injured and would not be able to
survive in the wild.
Inside the Charles Banks Belt Nature Center you will find a warm
and friendly environment where you can observe wildlife through
huge windows that overlook Old Ice Pond. A variety of exhibits,
turtles, snakes, a touch table, a children's room, and a sitting
area with a beautiful view of the pond can be enjoyed inside of
the Nature Center. This building is available for meetings and
events, and is the gathering spot for many of the educational
programs offered for adults, children, and families.
The Quogue Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of nature related
programs for all ages. Throughout the year, visitors look
forward to our big events such as our Earth Day Celebration,
Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Ecology Program, Annual Barbecue,
Halloween Trails, and our Annual Benefit Gala.
For those folks who enjoy history, the Refuge has plenty of it.
Prior to becoming a wildlife preserve, the Quogue Ice Company
harvested ice on Old Ice Pond. On the grounds you can visit the
Ice Harvesting Museum that has authentic, century-old tools.
The Refuge trails and Distressed Wildlife Complex are open every
day from sunrise to sunset. Nature Center Building is open:
Tuesday, Thursday 11;00AM-4:00PM and Saturday-Sunday
11;00AM-4:00PM. There is no charge to visit the refuge.
