Join us in commemorating Patuxent’s 90th Anniversary! Our 2026 calendar can be purchased here during the federal government shutdown* and until we run out: The calendar features 12 months of stunning nature photography, fascinating natural-history notes about animals and plants seen on THIS national wildlife refuge, and a look back through time at the Refuge’s 90 years of wildlife conservation. The calendar makes a unique, useful gift, too. Award-winning photographers generously donated use of their photos to support this fundraiser on behalf of Friends of Patuxent's work. Professionals in wildlife biology, Refuge history, graphic arts and writing also donated their expertise and time. All profits help support Patuxent Research Refuge and the Eastern Ecological Science Center. The $15 price includes tax ($14.15+$.85) (no Member or other discounts available on this item). Donations also welcome above your purchase price**. For online orders (of up to 5 calendars per order), a $5 mailing charge is added. (Larger orders can be placed; email friendsprr@friendsofpatuxent.org with "Calendar 2026" in Subject line for info.) Note: We're volunteer-run: Friends' volunteers package and ship orders as fast as possible but can only ship once a week. We ship orders via USPS. *Our PHYSICAL shop, "Wildlife Images," in the National Wildlife Visitor Center (NWVC), is currently closed due to the federal government shutdown. Once the NWVC reopens you’ll also be able to buy calendars in-person at our shop: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 AM-3:30 PM (excluding Federal holidays and when the NWVC building is closed). Please check the Refuge website re closures: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/patuxent-research/patuxent-visitor-center. **We welcome donations beyond your calendar purchases: Please click "Donate" on our website, or mail a check, payable to Friends of Patuxent, to Friends of Patuxent, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708. Thank you for your support of our work on behalf of the Refuge and the Science Center!