Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Inc. is an independent, volunteer based, nonprofit

is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to supporting the US Fish & Wildlife Service Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Our Friends organization is entirely dependent upon volunteer support and funding from membership dues, donations, grants and fund raising events. Please see our website for more information on how you can help us support this wonderful resource! The Refuge is located

on Plum Island, a barrier island and nearby Great Salt Marsh area in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, along the major bird migration route known as the Atlantic Flyway. It is comprised of more than 4,700 acres of pristine coastal habitat for more than 300 species of resident and migratory birds, as well as a large variety of mammals, insects, fish, reptiles and amphibians. In addition to wildlife conservation, the Refuge provides unique opportunities to experience an undeveloped, coastal environment near major metropolitan areas.

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(178/250) The big brown bat is one of the most common and widespread bat species in North America. It has broad wings and an appetite for night-flying insects. This time of year, bats are active after spending the winter hibernating.



Photo: Leah Riley/USFWS

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Happy Earth Day! The Piping Plover thank you Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for providing a protected home! Hel...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! The Piping Plover thank you Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for providing a protected home!

Help Friends as we provide volunteers, work on projects and raise funds to support this wonderful natural resource!

Please join as members and donate today! https://www.parkerriver.org

All-volunteer Friends has expanded its fundraiser to also include a new Friends Tumbler! All net funds received used i...
04/13/2026

All-volunteer Friends has expanded its fundraiser to also include a new Friends Tumbler! All net funds received used in support of the Refuge!

Buy Friends of Parker River NWR Tumbler merchandise that supports Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Inc. Featuring White Insulated Tumblers, professionally printed in the USA.

All-volunteer Friends has expanded its fundraiser to include a new Friends Mug! All net funds received used in support...
04/13/2026

All-volunteer Friends has expanded its fundraiser to include a new Friends Mug! All net funds received used in support of the Refuge! Order online at

Buy Friends of PRNWR Mug merchandise that supports Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Inc. Featuring White Coffee Mugs, professionally printed in the USA.

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6 Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, MA
01950

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