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March Friends Meeting
We are happy to be hosting the next Friends regular monthly meeting next Thursday, March 21st 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. The upcoming meeting agenda is a…
Read MoreFebruary Friends Meeting
We are happy to be hosting the next Friends regular monthly meeting this Thursday, February 22nd 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…
Read MoreJanuary Friends Meeting
The next Friends regular monthly meeting is on Thursday, January 25th beginning at 4:30 pm in the Refuge Office (102 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Winona). *Note that the time has been moved 15 minutes later. Join us to learn more or to become a participant in planning upcoming events and activities on the refuge. Click for the meeting…
Read MoreKid’s Ice Fishing Event – Volunteers Needed
The Refuge and the Friends of Refuge Headwaters will be hosting our Kid’s Annual Ice Fishing event again this year and we are looking for volunteers to help with the event. This is a fun event that is scheduled for Saturday, January 27th from 10 am to 12 pm (volunteers arrive at 9:15-9:30 am) at McNally…
Read More2023-2024 Photo Contest Winners Announced
Winners in four categories were chosen by judges in the Friends of the Refuge Headwaters’ Centennial Photo Contest. Submitted photos were taken on Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. There were 57 incredible entries from 22 photographers making judging a challenging task. The top three places in each category will receive cash prizes.…
Read MoreRefuge Naturalists to Staff Brownsville Overlook
Because the Friends are not sponsoring a guided Swan Watch this year, this may be of interest to those who want to learn more about the migration: Come enjoy the fall migration! As the seasons turn colder, thousands of swans, ducks and other water birds move through the refuge, finding a place to rest,…
Read MoreOctober Friends Meeting
The next Friends regular monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, October 26th 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 for the meeting agenda. Reminder: Friends of the…
Read MoreUpcoming Activities and Volunteer Opportunities
October 19th, Thursday – Bike/Hike in Trempealeau’s Wildlife Refuge, meet at the entrance parking lot across from the Hillside Fish House, 1-3 p.m. with Steve Winter. **Contact Steve at [email protected] as soon as possible, if interested. October 23rd, Monday – Trash Pickup on Prairie Island’s Dike Road, meet in the McNally Landing parking lot, 9 am –…
Read MoreSeptember Friends Meeting
The next Friends regular monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, September 28th 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 for the meeting agenda and August meeting notes.…
Read MoreUpper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Recognizes Volunteers
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge (Refuge) Winona office recently recognized John Lyons of Winona, MN as the 2023 Volunteer of the Year. John volunteers his time helping with fishing events, picking up litter, and installing Refuge signs. He has also been actively involved in the Friends of the Refuge Headwaters, serving…
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