The Friends of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Inc. was established in 1998 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to support education, environmental, and recreation activities at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, and increase public awareness of the role the Refuge and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service play in preserving habitat for native plants and animals. The Friends group functions as the cooperating association of the Refuge, managing a gift shop with educational and nature related items at the Refuge’s visitor facility. Proceeds from gift shop sales, membership dues, and generous donations help the Friends group accomplish its mission.

Some specific activities we undertake include:

- Operating the Friends' Store
- Promoting the Refuge at public events
- Conducting an annual nature photo contest
- Supporting the maintenance of gardens around the Refuge


The Friends of Prime Hook is a 501c3 organization.