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Who We Are

Friends of the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 2013 to protect wintering, nesting and migratory habitat for migratory birds of the central Flyway and to ensure protection of the bottomland hardwoods for their diverse biological value.

Upcoming Events

  • Tomato Fest
    Tomato Fest
    Sat, Jun 08
    Jacksonville
    Jun 08, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Jacksonville, 307 E Commerce St, Jacksonville, TX 75766, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Jacksonville, 307 E Commerce St, Jacksonville, TX 75766, USA
    Come down and visit with us at Tomato Fest!
  • Family Fun Day at the Refuge
    Family Fun Day at the Refuge
    Sat, May 04
    Jacksonville
    May 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Jacksonville, 262 US-79, Jacksonville, TX 75766, USA
    May 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Jacksonville, 262 US-79, Jacksonville, TX 75766, USA
    Activities 9:00-noon and 1:00-3:00 Bring Your Lunch and Stay All Day
  • Sat, Mar 23
    Palestine
    Mar 23, 2024, 9:00 PM – 9:05 PM
    Palestine, 401 W Main St, Palestine, TX 75801, USA
    Mar 23, 2024, 9:00 PM – 9:05 PM
    Palestine, 401 W Main St, Palestine, TX 75801, USA
    Come visit us at the Dogwood Festival and say hello!
  • 39th Annual Tomato Fest
    39th Annual Tomato Fest
    Sat, Jun 10
    Jacksonville
    Jun 10, 2023, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Jacksonville, E Commerce St, Jacksonville, TX 75766, USA
    Jun 10, 2023, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Jacksonville, E Commerce St, Jacksonville, TX 75766, USA
  • Field Day at the Refuge!
    Field Day at the Refuge!
    Sat, Apr 08
    Neches River National Wildlife Refuge
    Apr 08, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Neches River National Wildlife Refuge, Jacksonville, TX 75766, USA
    Apr 08, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Neches River National Wildlife Refuge, Jacksonville, TX 75766, USA
  • Sat, Mar 18
    Palestine
    Mar 18, 2023, 9:00 AM
    Palestine, Palestine, TX, USA
    Mar 18, 2023, 9:00 AM
    Palestine, Palestine, TX, USA
  • Board Meeting
    Board Meeting
    Wed, Mar 01
    Jacksonville Public Library
    Mar 01, 2023, 1:00 PM
    Jacksonville Public Library, 526 E Commerce St, Jacksonville, TX 75766, USA
    Mar 01, 2023, 1:00 PM
    Jacksonville Public Library, 526 E Commerce St, Jacksonville, TX 75766, USA
    Scheduled meeting of the Friends of the Neches Refuge governing board.
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