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Friends of 
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

(Okefenokee Wildlife League)

in Folkston, Georgia, USA

Suport the Friends of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

Upcoming events

  • 11 Oct 2025 9:00 AM
    Main Street, Folkston, GA 31537
  • 22 Nov 2025
    Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Mission

Okefenokee Wildlife League is the official 501c3 non-profit that supports the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The Okefenokee Wildlife League (OWL) was established in 1990 with the mission of supporting environmental education and interpretation at the refuge. In 2018, the OWL became publicly known as Friends of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

Learn more About Us

OKEFENOKEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 as a "refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife".  The Okefenokee is like no other place on earth, where natural beauty and wilderness prevail.  The vision for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is to protect and enhance wildlife and its habitat, ensure integrity of the ecological system, and embrace the grandeur, mystery, and cultural heritage that leads to an enrichment of the human spirit.

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a popular tourist destination and welcomes visitors from all 50 states and 30 countries each year!

What We Do

Friends of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge helps to support goals, programs and the mission of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge by providing funding and Friends Group volunteers. Friends of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge also manage the Richard S. Bolt Visitor’s Center Nature Store, supports environmental education programs, conducts community outreach and much more! Click Here to learn more about what we do.



American Alligator/Friends of Okefenokee NWR 


Hooded Pitcher Plants - Chesser Prairie/Friends of Okefenokee NWR

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