FOFriends of the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
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About Friends of the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
At Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, conservation is something visitors can experience firsthand. Friends of Caddo Lake supports habitat protection while helping fund bird viewing stations, visitor facilities, educational displays, special events, and the eBird Trail Tracker kiosk. Your support helps make the refuge more welcoming for the community, young people, birders, and anyone curious about native fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.
Friends of Caddo Lake supports the refuge from habitat protection to the practical details that help people explore and understand it. The organization has helped fund bird viewing stations, contributed to the Cornell eBird Trail Tracker kiosk, and supported rebuilding the Ken Gentry Pavilion at one of the United States’ Ramsar-designated wetland sites.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Community outreach and education
Promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System and introduces people, especially young people, to native wildlife habitats.
Habitat conservation and protection
Supports efforts to conserve, protect, and enhance native fish and wildlife habitats within the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Refuge special events
Provides outreach and special events at the refuge.
Visitor center support
Supports visitor facilities, educational displays, public restrooms, maps, books, posters, and other materials associated with the refuge and Caddo Lake.
Bird viewing and wildlife observation facilities
Supports bird viewing stations, wildlife observation infrastructure, and an eBird Trail Tracker kiosk.
Volunteer-led tours and educational activities
Provides opportunities for volunteers to lead refuge tours and help with educational activities.
About this work
Mission
The Friends of Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge work with the community to educate, conserve, protect, and enhance native fish and wildlife habitats within the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Who they serve
The community, refuge visitors, young people, birders, and people interested in native fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.
Their impact
- In 2018, funds were secured for the construction of two bird viewing stations at the refuge.
- The organization contributed donations toward the Cornell eBird Trail Tracker kiosk, which enables visitors to record and review bird observations from specific locations.
- The Friends contributed time, labor, and funds toward rebuilding the Ken Gentry Pavilion.
How your donation helps
- Refuge outreach and special events
- Operating needs not covered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service budget
- Visitor center facilities and educational materials
- Bird viewing stations
- The Cornell eBird Trail Tracker kiosk
- The Ken Gentry Pavilion
- The Starr Ranch Boat Dock project
In their words
“The most beautiful lake you will ever see.”
Events
Refuge special events
The Friends provide special events and outreach activities at the refuge.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Friends of the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge has shared.
Current needs
- Support for the Starr Ranch Boat Dock project, listed as in progress.
Volunteer opportunities
- Lead tours at the refuge
- Help with educational activities for young people and other visitors
- Provide labor for refuge improvement projects
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Caddo Lake wetlands were designated as Wetlands of International Significance under the Ramsar Convention in 1993.
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What activities are available to refuge visitors?
Visitors can hike, bike, or take automobile tours. Equestrian use of the wildlife observation trail is also available on a special-use basis.
What does the eBird Trail Tracker kiosk do?
The kiosk lets visitors record and review bird observations from specific locations. They can also view bird photographs, find sightings on a map, and hear bird songs and calls to help with identification.
What educational opportunities does Friends of Caddo Lake support?
Friends of Caddo Lake supports outreach, special events, volunteer-led tours, educational displays, and activities that introduce visitors, especially young people, to native wildlife habitats.
What facilities and projects does the organization support?
Projects include the Ramsar Caddo Lake Wetlands Visitors Center, the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge visitor contact station, bird viewing stations, the Ken Gentry Pavilion, the Cornell eBird Trail Tracker kiosk, and the Starr Ranch Boat Dock project.
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