Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
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Our GoFundMe Project to bring kids to the refuge!

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Throughout the year, Ottawa NWR reaches thousands of area students through educational programs on the Refuge. We have even been recognized by the Environmental Education Council of Ohio for our outstanding work. 
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We have pre-schoolers to high schoolers visit us with their classrooms (sometimes, even on the same day!) In the past, we have relied on grants to offer our local schools funding for transportation, but those funds have been depleted.  Over the last two years, we are proud to have provided $4500 to schools for bussing costs for field trips.
For the upcoming season, we are hoping to raise $5000 to replenish our transportation fund to help bring kids to our Refuge! 
Please support this great project!
https://www.gofundme.com/kidsatonwr

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Experience

With your donation, children will be able to experience nature programs with a real
​US Fish and Wildlife Service
Park Ranger at Ottawa NWR!
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Learn

With your contribution, kids who have never experienced truly "wild" areas will have a chance to explore.
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Grow

With your support, these kids will grow up to be environmentally friendly adults, and work towards preserving and restoring natural areas just like Ottawa.  Knowledge is power!
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Friends of Ottawa NWR
14000 W. State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH 43449 

  
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419-898-0014 x13
friendsofottawanwr@gmail.com

 EIN: 34-1904821   
Visitor Center open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
  • HOME
  • YOUR REFUGE
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Ottawa NWR Complex
    • Refuge Challenges
    • Recent Sightings
    • Visitor Center
    • Kids Corner
    • Wildlife Drive
    • Endangered Wildlife
    • Endangered Plants
    • Research >
      • Bald Eagle Updates
      • West Sister Island Rookery
      • Blanding's Turtles
    • Gallery >
      • Most Memorable Moments
      • Photos by Friends
    • Wildlife Observation & Birding Tips
    • Timing of Bird Migration
    • Spring Birding Spots
    • Fishing and Hunting Information
    • Refuge Staff
    • EV Charging Station
    • Barn Quilt Trail
    • Know Your Signs
    • National Wildlife Refuge System
  • Who we are
    • Our Story
    • Friends History
    • Network of Friends
    • Strategic Goals
    • Financials
    • Board of Directors
    • Friends Staff
    • Community Partners
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Events >
      • Spring Migration
      • Chili Cookoff
      • Photography Contest
    • Friends Programs >
      • Land Acquisition and Restoration
      • Internship Program
      • Environmental Education Grants
      • Nature Programs
    • Friends Projects >
      • Shuttle
      • Bird Friendly Facility Project
      • Fox Nature Preserve
      • Nehls Memorial Nature Preserve
      • Portage River Water Trail
      • Marinewood Restoration
      • West Harbor Project
      • Wildlife Drive Improvements
      • Visitor Center Fishing Access
    • Recent Accomplishments
    • Carrying on a Legacy
  • HOW TO HELP
    • Donate
    • License Plate
    • Become a Member
    • Employer Match
    • Wheels for Wetlands
    • Legacy Gifts
    • Federal Duck Stamp Program
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Portal
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Conservation at Home
    • Say No to Balloon Releases
  • Shop