Hot Topics: Buy the new Duck Stamp and get free access to any refuge open to the public. Come to the Refuge for a free 8am bird walk. See the calendar for dates. Read about wetland restoration at Blackwater Refuge. Our Eagle Cam is offline until December 2008, but be sure to check out our live Osprey Cam. Read about the new wildlife and natural history research library at the Refuge.

More News: Volunteers Needed: Blackwater is a busy place and needs your help. Visit our Volunteer page to learn more about volunteering at Blackwater. If you're a student interested in interning at Blackwater, you can learn more on our Intern page. Blackwater Refuge is a Chesapeake Bay Gateway and one of your entry points to enjoy the Bay and its watershed. Learn more about the Bay's stories, spirit, and mysteries by visiting the Gateways Network website. Read about the Blackwater Resort development project. Submit your personal Blackwater Refuge photographs for use in our Refuge publications.

Site Items: If you need driving directions to the Refuge or if you have other questions, please visit our FAQ page to find helpful information about your visit. Each season holds something special at Blackwater. See our wildlife calendar to find out what's in store for you during your next visit. Check our events calendar to find fun things to do at Blackwater and at other interesting locations on the Eastern Shore. Read our online journal to discover what visitors say about their experiences at Blackwater Refuge. Or visit the journal to enter your own comments. Try one of our entertaining picture quizzes and have fun while learning more about Blackwater. Visit our Mailing List page to subscribe to our online mailing list, which we use to update supporters about special happenings related to Blackwater. Also, be sure to visit our wallpaper gallery and turn one of our featured photos into your desktop wallpaper.