Long Island National Wildlife Refuges

Happy National Wildlife Week! Explore a few of our favorite wildlife species you can see at Wertheim, Target Rock or Morton during daylight hours, seven days a week! You might see something furry, scaly or feathered

THROWBACK THURSDAY to this Target Rock building, which served as former refuge headquarters. Where the old car is parked in the photo, is now where the visitor information kiosk greets visitors. Oh how times have changed! Visitors can see the changes for themselves during daylight hours only, seven days a week.

THROWBACK THURSDAY to the old Target Rock welcome sign in 1971. The entrance sign was removed in 1973, shortly after the environmental education center closed to the public. Visit and see the latest and greatest signs at Target Rock, Morton and Wertheim!

Happy International Day of Forests! The United Nations proclaimed this day to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. The theme for 2021 is "Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being." What can you do to contribute to this theme? Take a look at a few of our predominant trees!

Today’s staff spotlight features: Ruth Ruth joined the team in May 2020 as the Federal Wildlife Officer. An officer combines conservation protection, traditional policing, and emergency first response to protect, serve, and educate the visiting public and the National Wildlife Refuge System staff. They serve an important function as both guardians and ambassadors for National Wildlife Refuges, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and America’s wildlife. She has been working diligently to prepare information about the first ever Turkey Hunt in 2022!