Friends of Eastern Neck

Friends of Eastern Neck All and every form of help is welcome. Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge occupies a 2,286 acre island in the mouth of the Chester River.

The Friends of Eastern Neck is a nonprofit, all volunteer based organization that assists the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Rock Hall, Maryland. Established in 1962, its purposes are to provide long-term protection for unique wetlands, threatened and endangered species and migratory birds. Forty percent of the refuge consists of brackish tidal marsh and tidal ponds. The remaining

60 percent includes upland forest, croplands managed for wildlife, grasslands, shrub/brush lands, freshwater ponds and moist soil units. Since 2005, the refuge has been managed as part of the Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

06/17/2026
We totally agree. Come visit us.
06/14/2026

We totally agree. Come visit us.

05/20/2026

It's May! Time to look for mayapples on the refuge! A healthy population can be seen along the Wildlife Trail, where it forms dense mats in the open, damp woods. Look for the single, white flower underneath its large, umbrella-like leaves. The ripe fruit is a favorite of the eastern box turtle, which is thought to serve as the plant's primary seed disperser.
Photo credit: USFWS

We are getting the Butterfly Garden ready for a new season. The plots are being cleaned up. We thank all our volunteers ...
05/17/2026

We are getting the Butterfly Garden ready for a new season. The plots are being cleaned up. We thank all our volunteers who help make the Butterfly Garden one of the major attractions of Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge. When you are there, also enjoy the great views of the Chesapeake Bay and walk the trails. You will enjoy fresh air, beautiful scenery and wildlife.

Let's Go Fly a Kite! The Nature Store at Eastern Neck carries a nice collection of wildlife kites. Some are as big as 70...
05/16/2026

Let's Go Fly a Kite! The Nature Store at Eastern Neck carries a nice collection of wildlife kites. Some are as big as 70" across!!
Open Friday to Sunday from 11-3 at the lodge.

The Nature Store at Eastern Neck carries a wonderful collection of nature books for children and adults. Some of our boo...
05/15/2026

The Nature Store at Eastern Neck carries a wonderful collection of nature books for children and adults. Some of our books about the Chesapeake Bay are out of print and hard to find!
Open Friday to Sunday from 11-3 at the lodge.

05/09/2026

This time of year, Eastern bluebird nests are full of life! Eastern bluebirds are cavity nesters, and may use natural cavities or nest boxes, weaving a nest of grasses and pine needles. Once hatched, bluebird nestlings will remain in the nest for roughly 17-21 days.

Photo by Marilyn Wilwol/USFWS volunteer

Address

P. O. Box 450
Rock Hall, MD
21661

Telephone

+14106397056

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