How can I support conservation in ​the Lake Erie Marshes?

Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is the only 501(c)3 nonprofit that exists with the sole purpose of supporting the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex. If you love the refuge as much as we do, please consider supporting these critical habitats:
  1. Become a Member.
  2. Shop in the Rookery Nature Store.
  3. Ohio residents - Purchase an Ottawa NWR license plate.
  4. Donate an item on our wish list.
  5. Donate to support a project or the general fund.
  6. Have a vehicle that you don't use? You can donate it to support our wetlands!
  7. Donate your time by volunteering.
  8. Link your Kroger Plus Card to our Community Rewards Account KT924.
  9. Use smile.amazon.com and set Friends of Ottawa NWR as your charity.
  10. Use Give with Bing, a new way to support Ottawa Refuge simply by searching with Bing. 
  11. Check with your employer to see if your company has a matching gift program. Many employers will match your donation or volunteer time!
  12. Attend a fundraising benefit.
  13. Like us on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.
  14. Visit Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge... and bring some friends!
  15. Leave a legacy for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge by including the Friends in your estate planning.

Get Involved Today.

Become a Member

Annual membership support helps Friends of Ottawa NWR to honor refuge support requests, over $50,000 each year.

Volunteer

Friends of Ottawa NWR relies on volunteer help. You can put your skills to use with us!

Shop

The Rookery Nature Store stocks a wide variety of conservation-minded items from books to apparel.

Donate

View our wishlist, read more about our projects, and see how you can help support Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge.