OSPREY SYMPOSIUM: On April 25th Friends of Eastern Neck held a symposium to a capacity crowed that put a spotlight on our osprey population in the Chesapeake Bay. Recent studies on Maryland osprey populations suggest a disturbing decline in nesting success is occurring in the Patuxent, Chester, and Choptank Rivers. Friends of Eastern… Read more: Osprey Symposium
Prescribed burns will be taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, at Eastern Neck NWR. Access to the Bayview Butterfly Trail and BayScape Garden, as well as the road to these facilities, may be closed during this time for safety purposes. Thank you for your understanding as we work to improve refuge habitats for… Read more: Prescribed burns March 24, 2026
Recent studies on Maryland osprey populations suggest a disturbing decline in nesting success is occurring in the Patuxent, Chester, and Choptank Rivers. Friends of Eastern Neck and Wings of Spring have organized a series of speakers to address this issue and discuss possible measures to reverse this trend. Our symposium is on April… Read more: Wings of Spring Seminar
Visit Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge is a breathtaking 2,285 acre island that is home to an abundance of wildlife, paired with stunning views of the Chester River and Chesapeake Bay. It’s no wonder people from all around the area love to spend time exploring what the Refuge has to offer.
We are a volunteer run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge. We have approximately 250 members. Our volunteer members staff the Visitor Contact Station and the Friends’ Bookstore and Gift Shop and provide advice and information to our visitors. Friends volunteers are also directly involved in research, maintenance and the hosting of educational events. All of our income, whether it is from gift shop sales, memberships or donations, is dedicated to the support of the refuge and its programs.
The Visitor Contact Station, Gift Shop and Bookstore is staffed by Friends volunteers. Opening hours are on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. A knowledgeable volunteer will be there to help you with your visit.
