The Challenge
National wildlife refuges are America's promise to its citizens that
there will always be places where wildlife and wildlife habitats can
thrive. The Everglades, the "River of grass" is one such treasure.
Indeed, the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is a
vital, irreplaceable part of the Palm Beach County ecosystem.
This promise can only be maintained through public
 awareness of the
importance of the Everglades to us and to the species with which we
share our environment. We have succeeded in bringing over 300,000
visitors to the Refuge every year. Each visitor takes time to enjoy the
Refuge's fishing, its hiking and canoeing trails, its wildlife and its
foliage.
Today we stand at the threshold of a new era of ecological education. We
seek to leave a legacy of inclusion, insight, innovation and growth.
We are building a new Visitor Center around an educational
complex of
dynamic, fascinating exhibits, employing the newest technologies. The
building itself has been funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
but the Friends of Loxahatchee are responsible for raising the money for
these exhibits.
 We welcome the challenge to create a new level of public awareness.
We need your help to meet the challenge.
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The Opportunity
Here is your opportunity to make a significant
contribution to the future ecology of South Florida. There are several
ways you can help us preserve the Everglades.
1.
Send a contribution. Your contribution will provide educational opportunities for
visitors to learn about the Everglades.
2.
Become a Friend. Everyone needs friends. Join the
Friends of Loxahatchee, and receive many additional benefits.
3.
Become an Ambassador.
Tell your friends why they should support the Friends of Loxahatchee.
If you or your friends contribute $100 or more,
the Visitor Center will include a brick paver engraved with the donor's name.
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