US Fish & Wildlife Service

The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management and, where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans. Every national wildlife refuge was created for a special purpose. Some were created to protect migratory birds, others to protect threatened or endangered species or unique habitats, while others fulfill another special purpose.

About

Sector:

Service Area: Local

Address

3815 American Blvd E
Bloomington MN 55425

Join us for the second session of our spring sustainable crafting series! This series is a monthly drop-in program fo…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat)
Offerings
Materials & supplies
Audiences
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Take a walk along the paved Blufftop Prairie trail and read from giant picture book pages displayed along the trail. …

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning
Offerings
N/A
Audiences
General Public/Family
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April showers bring May flowers! Join us in learning how plants support pollinators. Create a beautiful take-home flo…

Themes
Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat)
Offerings
Materials & supplies
Audiences
General Public/Family
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Join us in a game of archery! We will go over the skill of using a bow and arrow, review safety guidelines, practice,…

Themes
Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Materials & supplies
Audiences
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youth
5th Grade Students / Youth
6th Grade Students / Youth
7th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a refuge ranger at your local library to learn all …

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Direct teaching
Audiences
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youth
5th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Stop by the tent at Old Cedar Avenue to chat with refuge staff, ask that burning question, borrow equipment or enjoy …

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Snacks, maps, brochures, and binocular rentals
Audiences
General Public/Family
Adults
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It's not our trash, but it is our planet! Come by and grab some gloves, trash bags and head out on the trails to pick…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Waste
Offerings
Materials & supplies
Audiences
General Public/Family
Adults
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Join us for a spring walk, on one of the many Refuge Units. Each spring offers a chance to observe a variety of bird…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Direct teaching
Audiences
General Public/Family
Adults
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April is prime migration season as the birds make their way back north. This gives us the opportunity to see some spe…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Direct teaching
Audiences
General Public/Family
Adults
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With Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge covering over 14,000 acres, there are more than 45 miles of trails to …

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Nature-based Recreation
Audiences
General Public/Family
Adults
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