June Friends Meeting and Volunteer Update

We are happy to be hosting the next Friends regular monthly meeting this Thursday, June 27^th beginning at 4:15 pm in the Refuge Office (102 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Winona). Join us to learn more or to become a participant in planning upcoming events and activities on the refuge. Click here for the upcoming meeting agenda.

Congratulations to the Friends for their 1^st place float in the Steamboat days parade! The Friends helped to create a wonderful float that encompassed some of the best parts of the refuge in celebration of our 100^th Anniversary. First place was well deserved with all of the efforts, creativity, and time that went into it. Thank you to Friends and staff who worked together to bring more attention to this wonderful place and conservation! Photo of the float below.

Project COMPASS fishing and picnic events went really well. We had a wonderful turn out even with the change in schedule. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and for the Friends group donation of delicious sandwiches, chips, bananas, lemonade, and a 100^th Birthday Cake. Everyone had a fun time thanks to your help!