The mission of the Friends of Forsythe is to support the purposes for which the Refuge was established and includes the following: For use as a sanctuary for migratory birds and non-migratory animals; For protection of natural resources; For the conservation of non-game, threatened and endangered species; For promoting environmental education and experiences for children and adults; And for the development of other wildlife-oriented experiences that do not interfere with the primary mission of the Refuge.