Make a Difference! 

 

What We Do

We assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in their mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish,

wildlife, plants, and their habitats.  We raise money through our activities, sponsorships, and

donations to financially support programs at the refuges that funding may not be

available from the refuges' budget.

Where We Work

The Friends support and assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at  the Lacombe, La. Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex Visitor Center with staffing, environmental

education programs, and special events.  We also participate in refuge events at

many of their southeast Louisiana refuges.

Become a Member

Help us to preserve wildlife habitats and foster stewardship in Southeast Louisiana — become

a member of the Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges, Inc. today!

Membership Benefits Include:

Planning and organizational volunteer opportunities for Friends & refuge events.

One-time volunteer opportunities for the day of Friends & refuge events.

Leadership opportunities by servicing on our board of directors or as an officer.

Opportunities for special interpretative tours.

Receive our regular Friends members only email/newsletter.

15% discount in Visitor Center Gift Shop

Volunteers are covered by Friends liability insurance for our activities.

Volunteer at a Refuge

The refuge needs your help! Volunteers make a difference in many ways: special events, habitat restoration, community outreach, trail construction, maintenance, environmental education, fundraising and board membership are just some of the ways you might share your time and talent! To learn more about

volunteer opportunities please email Refuge Ranger Becky Larkins at rebecca_larkins@fws.gov