PRIME HOOK Del.- The Friends of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge celebrated the grand opening of their visitor center and Hooked on Nature Store April 11 at 9 a.m., marking a new chapter in the organization’s efforts to support conservation and education.

Founded in 1998, the nonprofit Friends of Prime Hook aims to raise public awareness about the importance of preserving natural habitats and the role the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plays in protecting native plants and animals. (Friends of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge)
Located in the new headquarters building at the refuge, the center will serve for community engagement, environmental education, and recreational resources.

Located in the new headquarters building at the refuge, the center will serve for community engagement, environmental education, and recreational resources. (Friends of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge)
Founded in 1998, the nonprofit Friends of Prime Hook aims to raise public awareness about the importance of preserving natural habitats and the role the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plays in protecting native plants and animals.

The new facility will allow the group to expand its mission of supporting educational programs and promoting environmental stewardship across the refuge and surrounding communities. (Friends of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge)
The new facility will allow the group to expand its mission of supporting educational programs and promoting environmental stewardship across the refuge and surrounding communities.