Become a Member or Renew Your Membership
The Friends of Blackwater is a nonprofit citizens support group for Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Cambridge, Maryland. Together with our partners, we provide vital fundraising, volunteer, and advocacy support to help make Blackwater NWR one of the best refuges in America's National Wildlife Refuge System. Learn more about how you can join, donate, or volunteer with us.
Join
Become a member of the Friends, help us achieve are mission, and receive discounts at local merchants and in our Eagle's Nest Book and Gift Shop.
Membership benefitsDonate
Donate even if you're not a member and help us make Blackwater NWR a great place. You can even donate in memory of a friend or loved one.
Ways to supportVolunteer
Join one of the most active volunteer groups in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Opportunities at the RefugeNEWS FROM THE FRIENDS
Photo Contest Winners
See the winners and honorable mentions in our 2023 Blackwater NWR Photo Contest! Congrats to the winners and thanks to all who entered.
Night Sky Program
The Friends of Blackwater have recently started a Night Sky Tours event at Blackwater NWR. If you'd like to learn more and sign up to be notified of future events, see our Night Sky Tours page.
Eagle Cam
A Great Horned Owl recently laid two eggs on our Eagle Cam, and one egg has hatched! See our Eagle Cam page.
2024 Eagle Festival
The annual Eagle Festival will be held on March 16, 2024. Keep an eye on our Eagle Festival page for a schedule of events.
Share your images!
Do you have a great image from Blackwater NWR? Be sure to visit our online gallery of images and videos from Blackwater NWR. You can submit a photo or video for inclusion in our gallery or you can share your photos and videos with us on our Friends of Blackwater Facebook page. Show us what you've got!