Friends of Magee Marsh

09/01/2026

🌿Volunteer Leaders Needed: Secretary & Treasurer🌿
📣 Friends of Magee Marsh is seeking nominations for two Board positions.

💚 Do you care about Magee Marsh and want to support the work of our organization? This is a meaningful opportunity to serve, stay involved, and help keep Friends of Magee Marsh moving forward.
✨ Open Board Positions
• 📝 Secretary: Records meeting minutes, presents them at monthly meetings, documents Board actions, and helps send thank-you notices to new members and donors.
• 💰 Treasurer: Manages checks, invoices, expenditures, receipts, deposits, and simple financial reports; online banking knowledge is helpful.
📅 Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Magee Marsh Visitor Center during February, March, April, June, September, and October. The Annual Dinner Meeting is held the first Saturday in November.
The Board may also meet at 6:00 p.m. before regular meetings when needed, or for special Board meetings called by the President.
⏰ Nominations are open now. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please reach out by September 30.
📧 Contact: [email protected]
🙌 Please share and help us find dedicated volunteers to serve Friends of Magee Marsh!

09/01/2026

Our October 10th Members Only After Hours Event will be catered by Carolyn’s Creative Catering from Milbury! How does Swedish Meatballs, Philly Cheesesteak and Mediterranean pinwheels, Tequila Lime Shrimp on a Stick and assorted delectable mini desserts sound? And also a deluxe Charcuterie board! Have you sent in your rsvp yet? Do it today!

08/31/2026

🦆We’re Hiring: Gift Shop Manager at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

Do you love nature, wildlife, and creating welcoming experience
for visitors? Friends of Magee Marsh is looking for a Gift Shop Manager to lead daily operations at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Gift Shop. This is a part time position, work from home at times and the Gift Shop is open March thru end of October.
Our gift shop is more than a place to shop — every purchase helps support conservation, protect natural habitats, and inspire visitors to connect with the marsh.


🌿 In this role, you’ll:
• Oversee daily gift shop operations
• Select merchandise that reflects the spirit of Magee Marsh
• Create a friendly, welcoming experience for visitors
• Schedule and collaborate with volunteers
• Help support conservation thru meaningful retail leadership
Magee Marsh is internationally known for spring bird migration, especially warblers, and welcomes birders, hikers, families, and nature lovers from across the country.


🐦 Why this position matters
You’ll be part of a beloved wildlife destination where each day brings new visitors, new stories, and new opportunities to support conservation.
🦋 Help us inspire every visitor who walks through our doors!
Interested? Have questions? Contact [email protected] by SEPTEMBER 30, 2026.

08/31/2026

REMINDER!!
🌿 Friends of Magee Marsh – September 2 Meeting
Howard Marsh Metropark: A Victory in Wetland Restoration
Coastal wetlands are vital to Lake Erie’s health — and Howard Marsh Metropark is one of the region’s biggest restoration success stories. 🌊🌾
Join us as Sam Wilhelm, Natural Resources Manager for Toledo Metroparks, shares how nearly 1,000 acres of former farmland were transformed back into a thriving wetland ecosystem.
📅September 2
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 Gallery Room, Visitor Center, Magee Marsh** (2nd Floor, elevator available)
All are welcome — bring a friend who loves wetlands, wildlife, or local conservation!

08/31/2026

REMINDER!!

🌿 Friends of Magee Marsh – September 2 Meeting

Howard Marsh Metropark: A Victory in Wetland Restoration

Coastal wetlands are vital to Lake Erie’s health — and Howard Marsh Metropark is one of the region’s biggest restoration success stories. 🌊🌾

Join us as Sam Wilhelm, Natural Resources Manager for Toledo Metroparks, shares how nearly 1,000 acres of former farmland were transformed back into a thriving wetland ecosystem.

📅September 2

⏰ 7:00 p.m.

📍 Gallery Room, Visitor Center, Magee Marsh** (2nd Floor, elevator available)

All are welcome — bring a friend who loves wetlands, wildlife, or local conservation!

08/30/2026

This light show is happening at our Lake Erie neighbor, Maumee Bay State Park, and several other ones in Ohio!

✨ Remember, Lights in the Sky — A Statewide Drone Show! ✨

On September 12 at 9 p.m., the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Great Ohio Lodges invite you to witness a one‑of‑a‑kind synchronized illuminated drone show happening at nine state park lodges across Ohio!

This special event honors America’s 250th anniversary and includes a tribute recognizing the 25th anniversary of 9/11. It’s an evening of reflection, gratitude, and unity—shared under the night sky.

Make a day of it! Each lodge will host activities leading up to the show (many of them free), plus you can explore the trails, lakes, wildlife, and recreation that make Ohio State Parks so unforgettable.

(Note: Bring your own chairs or blankets and arrive early as parking will be limited. For specific questions, please contact the lodge directly for the location you plan to attend as each lodge has their own events schedule and setup for the day.)

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕘 Drone show begins at 9 p.m.
📍 Nine lodge locations statewide

Details and locations: https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/news/drone-shows-lodges-2026

Join us at one of the nine Great Ohio Lodges and be part of this extraordinary statewide moment. 🌟

Ohio, The Heart of it All
America 250-Ohio
Spectrum News 1 Ohio
The Columbus Dispatch

08/26/2026

Take a tram ride thru Magee Marsh!!!!! Tram rides will be offered at the Members Only Event on October 10 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Have you ever been "off trail" at this beautiful wildlife area???? Come to this event and see the stunning scenery of nature!! The event is free to members, but you must register!!!!

08/26/2026

Monarch butterflies don’t only use the underside of leaves to lay their eggs. They also use flower heads and seed pods.



📷Monarch butterfly laying egg on milkweed flower head/L. Monska