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…

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February 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…

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January 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…

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Kid’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…

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2023-2024 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.…

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October 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…

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Upcoming 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 –…

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September 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.…

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August Friends Meeting and Other News

The next regular meeting of the Friends of the Refuge Headwaters board will be Thursday, August 24 beginning at 4:15 p.m. at the Refuge office, 102 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Winona. The meetings are done by 5:30 and they are a great way to learn about, and be part of, upcoming events and activities. Click for the meeting…

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July Friends Meeting

The next regular meeting of the Friends of the Refuge Headwaters board will be Thursday, July 27 beginning at 4:15 p.m. at the Refuge office, 102 Walnut Street, Suite 205, Winona. Click for the meeting agenda and June meeting notes.

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