Release of the Butterflies in Clarence Hollow
As many of you know, pollinators are disappearing at an alarming rate for a variety of reasons: loss of habitat, climate change, and use of pesticides to name a few. Pollinators are an essential part …
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Purple Martin First Flights
Who could not be captivated by the beautiful song and graceful flight of our largest swallow species, the Purple Martin? I for one, have long admired these glossy purplish-blue long-distance migrants to North America. I’ve …
New Trail Signage for Feeder Road & Swallow Hollow
Historically, the Friends of Iroquois, Inc. have had the pleasure of partnering with Iroquois National Refuge by funding the Guide by Cell program for Swallow Hollow Trail and funding the interpretive panels at Swallow Hollow …
Honey Bees vs. Native Bees
Did you know, honey bees are NOT native to the US? Native bees like the mason bee are important to remember when considering our pollinators.
2020 Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count
It’s time again for the Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count! The count began in December 1968. The National Audubon Society has been sponsoring Christmas Bird Counts for 120 years and the Friends of Iroquois …
Wildlife Refuge or Wildlife Preserve?
There are many words used to define a protected place of nature. Sanctuary, Preserve, Refuge – just to name a few. And exactly what gets protected varies greatly depending on the words used. Let’s take …
FINWR 10th Annual Photo Contest Winners!
We are pleased to announce the 2020 winners of the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and Friends of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge 10th Annual Amateur Photo Contest! Our annual photo contest is open to all amateur …
Friends of Iroquois NWR 2020 Annual Meeting
Dear Friends of Iroquois, Inc. Membership, To say the least, the year 2020 has been one for the books, and despite the hardships we’ve all been through since the pandemic changed everything, we have achievements …
The Warblers Are Arriving!
Dear Supporters of the Friends of Iroquois, Inc., I am very disappointed that our joint Friends and Iroquois Refuge events have had to be cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic crisis our nation and world …