Welcome from the Friends of the Refuge Headwaters
News and Events
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 –…
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…
Read MoreAugust 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…
Read MoreJuly 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.
Read MoreNo Fireworks Allowed on the “Upper Miss” Refuge
The 4th of July is just around the corner. If you are heading to the Mississippi River for a boating or camping trip, just a reminder – no fireworks are allowed on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (Refuge) because of their disturbance to wildlife as well as the litter they leave…
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