Become a Member or Renew Your Membership
The Friends of Blackwater is a nonprofit citizens support group for Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Cambridge, Maryland. Together with our partners, we provide vital fundraising, volunteer, and advocacy support to help make Blackwater NWR one of the best refuges in America's National Wildlife Refuge System. Learn more about how you can join, donate, or volunteer with us.
Join
Become a member of the Friends, help us achieve are mission, and receive discounts at local merchants and in our Eagle's Nest Book and Gift Shop.
Membership benefitsDonate
Donate even if you're not a member and help us make Blackwater NWR a great place. You can even donate in memory of a friend or loved one.
Ways to supportVolunteer
Join one of the most active volunteer groups in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Opportunities at the RefugeNEWS FROM THE FRIENDS
Photo Contest Winners
See the winners and honorable mentions in our 2023 Blackwater NWR Photo Contest! Congrats to the winners and thanks to all who entered.
See the Volunteer Award Winners
The US Fish and Wildlife Service presented awards to Refuge volunteers for their 2023 service. See the winners.
Watch Wildlife Cams
As the winter waterfowl season begins, visit our wildlife cameras to check out the action at the Refuge.
Free Bird Walks
We've updated our Events page with upcoming free bird walks.
Share your images!
Do you have a great image from Blackwater NWR? Be sure to visit our online gallery of images and videos from Blackwater NWR. You can submit a photo or video for inclusion in our gallery or you can share your photos and videos with us on our Friends of Blackwater Facebook page. Show us what you've got!