Friends of the Wye Marsh Incorporated (FWM) has operated Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre since 1985, and is committed to connecting people with nature and promoting an understanding of the vital role wetlands play within the environment. Staff and volunteers are dedicated to conserving the Wye Marsh and the natural heritage of the Wye Valley while providing low impact educational, recreational and research opportunities to benefit present and future generations.

As a non-profit organization we depend on tourism, donations, education, fundraising, and an active group of volunteers to fulfill the stewardship commitments of the Wye Valley and to sustain the day to day operations of the Wye Marsh. Connecting with the community is very important to the Friends of Wye Marsh. Our aim is to continue a year-round fully integrated series of educational experiences to ensure people understand the significance of protecting the environment, and more specifically the Wye Valley.

The management of the Wye Valley and the delivery of effective programming are dependent upon healthy relationships between key managing partners. These partners include, The Ministry of Natural Resources, the Canadian Wildlife Service, Duck Unlimited Canada and The Friends of Wye Marsh. All partners play an equal but varied role in managing the Wye Valley to ensure the long term benefit and health of the Marsh.

Our mission remains “To spark a commitment to conserving wetlands, woodlands and wildlife by creating exciting learning opportunities in a natural setting.”