Friends of Anahuac Refuge
Jason Miles
Jr. Ranger Summer Day Camp 2025
This year's summer camp will be July 28th - 31st from 9am-12pm at the Texas Chenier Plain NWR Complex Visitor Center, 4017 FM 563, Anahuac, TX 77514
CLICK HERE for complete details.
CLICK HERE to download the application.
The deadline to register is July 1st, 2025 at 12PM.
In order to give every child an opportunity, 20 kids will be chosen at random to join us. Priority will be given to those that have not participated in the past.
For more information, please call 409-267-3337.
Firefly Presentation by the Glow Patrol
Fireflies attract human attention with the fascinating flashing lights seen after the sun goes down. A group of volunteers from Armand Bayou, the Glow Patrol, have been studying them and have interesting information to share with us.
Please join us May 31st @ 7:00 PM for a presentation and firefly walk (easy and slow on mostly flat surfaces) at the Texas Chenier Plains Refuge Visitor Center.
Announcing the 2025 Photo Contest
Current Weekly Winners
Spring is almost here so take pictures at the refuge between March 23, 2025 and May 31, 2025 and submit your best photos to the Friends of Anahuac Refuge 2025 Photo Contest. A “Photo of the Week” will be chosen each week, and that image will be featured on the Friends of Anahuac Refuge webpage and Facebook page. At the conclusion of the contest, the winning image will be chosen from the 10 “Photo of the Week” winners. The contest winner will be able to choose either a GoPro Hero 13-Black with 50 piece accessory Kit or a Vortex Spotting Scope as listed below.
• Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 20-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope, Approximate Value $499.00
• GoPro Hero 13-Black Action Camera with 50 Piece Accessory Kit, Approximate Value $460.00
The photos may be of wildlife, plants, macro, landscapes or any activity on Jocelyn Nungaray NWR. Each person can submit up to 3 images per week during the contest and win up to 2 of the 10 weekly contests.
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Official Rules: Click HERE for the official rules of the context and good luck!
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Tips: Click HERE for FOAR Photo Contest Tips
Support the Friends of Anahuac Refuge (FOAR) while you shop at Kroger!!!
Norman Welsh
Stop by the Customer Service counter to apply for the Kroger Loyalty Card. Then simply go online to https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards to learn more about the rewards program and to link your card to the Friends of Anahuac Refuge (FOAR).
Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.
Every little bit helps to provide support FOAR this Upper Texas Coast treasure. Thank you!
Wildlife refuges are specifically created to preserve habitat for wildlife. Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (now Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge) is no different, but remains accessible for a variety of uses. Walking trails, driving loops, boardwalks, fishing piers, and boat ramps are available across the refuge.
