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Bloomington 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425
Take a beautiful walk on a self-guided luminary hike at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This unique, after dark experience is free, entirely outdoors, and open to all ages. The refuge is closed after sunset beyond these special events. Please respect the socially-distant practices that are put in place for the enjoyment and safety of everyone. Please do your part to keep yourself and others safe.
Take a beautiful walk on a self-guided luminary hike at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This unique, after dark experience is free, entirely outdoors, and open to all ages. The refuge is closed after sunset beyond these special events. Please respect the socially-distant practices that are put in place for the enjoyment and safety of everyone. Please do your part to keep yourself and others safe.
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AND LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES.
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Monarch Hour with the USFWS
April 2021
Interested in learning more about monarch butterflies? Check out this recent MN Valley Refuge Friends Monarch Hour with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on our YouTube channel. Learn about monarch butterfly biology, the recent Endangered Species Act listing decision, and how the USFWS is working to conserve this species. Plus, learn how you and urban refuges like the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge play a crucial role in protecting pollinators. To view a screen reader friendly version of the presentation shown in the video:
April 2021
Interested in learning more about monarch butterflies? Check out this recent MN Valley Refuge Friends Monarch Hour with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on our YouTube channel. Learn about monarch butterfly biology, the recent Endangered Species Act listing decision, and how the USFWS is working to conserve this species. Plus, learn how you and urban refuges like the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge play a crucial role in protecting pollinators. To view a screen reader friendly version of the presentation shown in the video:
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Wanted: Front desk volunteers
When the Refuge visitor centers reopen, we'll need volunteers to serve at our front desks and at the Nature Store in Bloomington. This is an exciting opportunity to get to know your Refuge while ensuring visitors from all over the world have a positive experience both here and throughout the metro. For more information, please contact us at hello (at) mnvalleyrefugefriends.org.
Environmental education assistants
Volunteers are needed year-round to assist with Refuge environmental education programs for K-5 students. Volunteers are needed to help students with insect studies, hiking, seed collection and more. Please contact us at hello (at) mnvalleyrefugefriends.org to learn more.
For paid opportunities, please visit our employment page.
Wanted: Front desk volunteers
When the Refuge visitor centers reopen, we'll need volunteers to serve at our front desks and at the Nature Store in Bloomington. This is an exciting opportunity to get to know your Refuge while ensuring visitors from all over the world have a positive experience both here and throughout the metro. For more information, please contact us at hello (at) mnvalleyrefugefriends.org.
Environmental education assistants
Volunteers are needed year-round to assist with Refuge environmental education programs for K-5 students. Volunteers are needed to help students with insect studies, hiking, seed collection and more. Please contact us at hello (at) mnvalleyrefugefriends.org to learn more.
For paid opportunities, please visit our employment page.
MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS - 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington, MN 55425 - 952-858-0737
Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Contributions are tax-deductible.
View our donor privacy policy.
Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Contributions are tax-deductible.
View our donor privacy policy.
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