How do the Friends raise funds?
In addition to membership dues, the Friends operate the Wildlife Images bookstore located in the lobby of the National Wildlife Visitor Center and the very popular Wildlife Conservation Interpretive Tram tour on the Refuge. Fundraising events are held throughout the year, most notably, the annual Patuxent Wildlife Art Show and Sale in the Spring. The Friends also seek and administer research grants from concerned foundations, organizations and individual donors. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Support Friends of Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and Patuxent Research Refuge, Inc by participating in the Combined Federal Campaign Contributing through CFC is a unique and easy way to support the Friends of Patuxent. Please help us make a difference by checking of our new 2008 CFC designation number 63960 – (National Capital Area) or (Central Maryland) new number! CFC donations help us carry out our mission of support to the research projects of the Patuxe
