Welcome from the Friends of the Refuge Headwaters
News and Events
Photos from MMAM
On Saturday, August 10, the Friends greeted visitors at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s Second Saturday event. Almost 800 people attended the event and the Friends had a great time chatting about the Refuge with many of them. Thanks to Bev Spande for coordinating with MMAM and to all of the volunteers who staffed the…
Paddle the Mississippi River Backwaters
You are invited to join Refuge Ranger Ed on a paddle through the backwaters of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (Refuge) near Winona, MN.Join fellow paddlers on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Verchota Landing for a two-hour adventure. This paddle is recommended for moderate to experienced paddles.…
Join the Friends at MMAM
The Friends of the Refuge Headwaters will join the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) on Saturday, August 10 from 10am – 5pm, at Second Saturdays. The theme for August is the Mighty Mississippi! Stop by our table to chat with the Friends and learn more about the refuge and our volunteer organization. We hope to…
July 2019 Friends Meeting
Friends and Volunteers, please consider joining the Friends of the Refuge Headwaters Board at their next meeting which will be this Thursday, July 25 at 4:10 p.m. in the Exchange Building (51 East 4th St, Winona) in Room 20 (basement). This meeting will focus on the Friends setting up a display at the Minnesota Marine…
Bowfishing Tournament – June 29
Bowfishing Association of America World Bowfishing Tournament Permitted on Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (Refuge) has been notified of the issuance of a fishing tournament permit to bowfishing groups in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Bowfishing Association of America (BAA) will host a night-time…
Share the Joy of Fishing on the Refuge
Wednesdays & Thursdays This Summer The National Eagle Center is angling for volunteers to assist participants in our summer fishing program! Volunteer duties will include: Helping with check-in, check-out Assisting with equipment selection Monitoring dock activity Helping bait hooks & land fish Encouraging and guiding kids (many first-time fishers!) Helping inspect equipment Sharing information about…