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Friends
of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and Patuxent Research Refuge, Inc.
is a designated Section 501(c) (3) public charity. It is a
membership organization whose mission is to financially support the research of
the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and
the environmental education, outreach, and recreation missions at the Patuxent
Research Refuge. |
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Friends
of Patuxent FAQs
Who Are the Friends of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and
Patuxent Research Refuge, Inc?
The Friends is a tax-exempt (501(c)3) membership organization made up of people who share interests in and concerns about wildlife, the outdoors, and education.
What are the goals of the Friends?
How do the Friends support the Refuge and Research Center?
The Friends raise funds
for the educational programs, exhibits, and outreach opportunities undertaken by the Refuge and for research conducted by the Wildlife Research Center focusing on
endangered species, environmental contaminants, loss of habitat, migratory birds, and many other topics vital to the well being of wildlife throughout this country.
accomplishments.
How do the Friends raise funds?
In addition to membership dues, the Friends operate the Wildlife Images bookstore located in the lobby of the National Wildlife Visitor Center and the very popular Wildlife Conservation Interpretive Tram tour on the Refuge. Fundraising events are held throughout the year, most notably, the annual Patuxent Wildlife Art Show and Sale in the Spring. The Friends also seek and administer research grants from concerned foundations, organizations and individual donors. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Support Friends of Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and Patuxent Research Refuge, Inc by participating in the Combined Federal Campaign Contributing through CFC
is a unique and easy way to support the Friends of Patuxent. Please help us make
a difference by checking of our new 2008 CFC designation number 63960 -
(National
Capital Area)
or
(Central
Maryland)
new number! CFC donations help us carry out
our mission of support
to the research projects of the
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and the environmental education, outreach, and
recreation missions at the Patuxent Research Refuge.
Does the Friends Organization pay fundraisers? NO! The only salaries paid by the Friends are to bookstore personnel and to tram drivers.
The
Friends is a volunteer organization.
How do I join the Friends?
Please click on the membership page button below to go to the membership page.
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