Support 30+ Years of Conservation at Parker River NWR!
Support 30+ Years of Conservation at Parker River NWR!
Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is proud to offer exclusive Friends merchandise — apparel, drinkware, and more — through our fundraising campaigns. By purchasing one of our high-quality products, supporters are making a tangible investment in the future of this irreplaceable coastal habitat. A portion of all sales goes directly to the Friends as dedicated funds.
The Friends of Parker River Promise: Where Your Donation Goes
The Friends of Parker River Promise: Where Your Donation Goes
The Friends is an all-volunteer nonprofit that has been supporting the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for more than three decades. The group is committed to protecting and enhancing the Refuge's 4,700 acres of pristine dunes, beaches, and the Great Salt Marsh.
A purchase helps our continued efforts in three vital areas:
1. Investing in the Next Generation of Conservationists (Intern Programs)
Net funds directly support essential internships, providing crucial job training and hands-on experience for college students. These young professionals are the core of field operations, responsible for critical work like conducting specialized surveys and protecting threatened species. Last season, interns were crucial in installing Piping Plover nest exclosures and monitoring nesting success.
2. Direct Habitat Restoration and Project Support
The Friends help fund the tools and logistics for volunteer-driven projects that keep the Refuge healthy. This includes regular beach cleanups, infrastructure maintenance (trails and boardwalks), and crucial habitat defense, such as the removal of invasive plants (like oriental bittersweet and morrow honeysuckle) that threaten native ecosystems.
3. Enriching Community Engagement and Education
The Friends provide public access and educational materials to foster widespread appreciation for this unique ecosystem. Support funds vital community events, including biologist-led Salt Marsh Tours, informative public lectures, and the successful Artist-in-Residence program, which connects local creativity to the natural world.
Ready to Wear Your Support? Check Out the Collection Below.
Shop today and join the 30+ year legacy of protecting one of the most productive coastal ecosystems in the Atlantic Flyway.
Light Colored Clothing
Our light-colored tees, sweatshirts & hoodies feature the Friends of Parker River NWR design — perfect for sunny days on the refuge. Available in white, sport grey, athletic heather, blue jean, charcoal, and granite grey heather.
Mug
Enjoy your morning coffee with the Friends of Parker River NWR mug — a classic white coffee mug featuring the Friends design, professionally printed in the USA.
Dark Colored Clothing
The same great Friends design, offered in a full range of dark-colored apparel — black, solid black blend, pepper, and dark heather.
Insulated Tumbler
The Friends 30 oz. Insulated Tumbler is the perfect companion for scouting Piping Plovers at dawn, hiking the Hellcat Trail, or enjoying the Great Salt Marsh — keeping your drinks at the perfect temperature while you protect the landscapes you love.
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