FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE

Connecting people with nature by creating a world-class wildlife experience at the heart of the National Elk Refuge.

FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE

Connecting people with nature by creating a world-class wildlife experience at the heart of the National Elk Refuge.

Our vision is to create a transformative experience where people connect with nature, learn the natural history of the elk and other wildlife that populate the refuge, and become stewards for conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. It will be an enduring gift to the American people.

Friends of the National Elk Refuge will provide the financial support and guidance required to construct and perpetually maintain a visitor facility that celebrates the natural beauty, biodiversity, and history of the National Elk Refuge.

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We rely on the support of individuals like you to help bring the vision of a National Elk Refuge Nature Discovery Center to life.

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USFWS / Ann Hough

INTEGRITY

Honesty, transparency, accountability, and fairness will guide our decisions and ensure our success.

EDUCATION

Knowledge empowers action. Educational programs, workshops, state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, and immersive experiences will promote the concepts of wildlife conservation.

USFWS / Tony Hough, Refuge Volunteer

STEWARDSHIP

We are committed to responsible and perpetual stewardship of the refuge and its resources, ensuring its continued benefit for future generations.

Refuge Biologist, Kari Cieszkiewicz/USFWS

COLLABORATION

Effective collaboration with other government agencies, nonprofits, and private partnerships we will maximize our impact and ensure understanding and protection of refuge resources.

Joe Lieb / USFWS

INCLUSIVITY

Our center will be accessible to all, regardless of age, background, or abilities. It will represent the cultural heritage of the region, from its earliest inhabitants to its current community.

Lori Iverson / USFWS

COMMUNITY

We will actively engage with local and Indigenous communities, schools, partner organizations and visitors to foster a sense of ownership and pride in the refuge.

“The marvelous scenic beauty of the Teton Mountains and the lakes at their feet, which are seen at their best from the Jackson Hole Valley…this valley is the natural and necessary sanctuary for game which inhabits Yellowstone Park and the surrounding region.”

– J.D. ROCKEFELLER, JR

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FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE

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PO Box 6286, Jackson, WY 83002

Friends of the National Elk Refuge, Inc. is a Wyoming nonprofit corporation registered under IRS Code 501(c)(3). The Friends welcome both cash and in-kind donations. Cash donations may be tax-deductible depending on donor’s individual circumstances. The Friends do not appraise or assess the value of in-kind donations such as investment securities, materials, or services. Determination of the tax-deductible value of in-kind donations is the responsibility of the donor.