Refuge News

UPDATE Friday April 17: Blue Hill Trail is closed for visitor safety following the prescribed burn on Thursday, April 16. The trail is expected to reopen on Tuesday, April 21st at the latest.

 

Yes, prescribed burn season has started.  This year’s planned burn areas include the area  around Blue Hill Trail and Refuge Headquarters.  More information in the press release in PDF file form.

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​The Eagle's Nest Nature Store is open on Thursdays and Saturdays.  On-line orders are also still accepted for pickup.

Wildlife sanctuary is in effect from March 1st to August 31st annually and was established in an effort to limit and lessen the stressors for wildlife parents. During this six-month time frame, recreation is allowed only in designated areas and those include the Oak Savanna Learning Center, Mahnomen and Blue Hill trails, Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive, fishing access points and the designated canoe route. Service roads, including Brande Rd, and the interior of the refuge are off-limits to the public while wildlife sanctuary is in effect.​

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Refuge Headquarters is normally open to the public Monday - Thursday from 10 am - 4 pm.  It will be closed Wednesday December 24, Thursday December 25, Wednesday December 31 and Thursday January 1.

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Enjoy our winter newsletter in one of two PDF versions:  Full Spreads or Single Pages.
 

See Upcoming Events for a schedule of on-site activities.

For event updates, please consult the following resources:

• Refuge website: fws.gov/refuge/Sherburne/

• This website on the Upcoming Events page

• Recent birds seen on the refuge (from eBird) on the Wildlife Drive

• Friends Facebook page: facebook.com/sherburnerefugefans

• Friends’ Prairie Insider E-News: To subscribe, enter email address as requested at bottom of this page

• October Newsletter in PDF form

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