By joining our small and mighty force of dedicated members, you are making a difference in protecting wildlife and water quality while creating future conservation stewards.
Jaclyn Rhoads, Friends of Heinz Refuge Vice President
Membership Benefits
Basic Membership Benefits
- Membership card to claim a 10% gift shop discount at PA, NJ, MD, and DE wildlife refuges*
- Delivery of our quarterly newsletter and monthly e-bulletin
- Voting privileges at our annual membership meeting in November
- Invitations to special events
- Free participation in our annual photo contest
*You do not need your membership card in order to receive a member discount. Kindly let the volunteer at the register know you are a member.
Friends Circle Membership Benefits
- Behind-the-scenes tour of refuge grounds
- Meet-and-greet with refuge manager
All memberships and donations are 100% tax deductible.
Programs & Projects Supported By Our Members
- Field Trip Bus Grant Program
- Annual Nature Photo Contest
- Weed Warriors
- Supplies for environmental education programming
- Refreshments for volunteers and visitors at clean ups, summer camps, festivals, and other refuge events
- Awards for the Junior Duck Stamp Contest
- Installation of the visitor center exhibits
- Funding for summer interns to work on various conservation projects at the refuge