Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge partners with several organizations to be able to provide special event opportunities to the public free of charge. Our annual events include Spring Spectacular which will be held on May 10th, 2025, a celebration welcoming spring back to the swamps; Family Fishing Day (June every year, date TBD) and Veteran Family Fishing Day - a free fishing day for veterans and their families (July every year, date TBD). Check out the events calendar below for updates on events throughout the year!

Outreach 

Outreach events help to inform and remind the public about the Refuge purpose and opportunities they can enjoy the refuge. You may see us at a fair, public exhibition, or festival spreading the word of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  

If you would like for us to attend your event, contact us for availability. 

Buffalo Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership

With several partners, the Buffalo Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership engages youth in learning about native habitats, water systems and waterway connectivity, while working on habitat restoration projects such as  invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

Learn more about invasive species  removal, water culvert assessments and a stormwater management and beautification demonstration project. Read about our programs in the Urban Wildlife Conservation in the Northeast Region, storymap along with those of other refuges.