Have you ever found yourself saying, “I saw a hawk today with a red tail, what is it called?” Perhaps an answer can be found in the Nature Store located in the Bloomington Education & Visitor Center at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends offers a wide variety of nature guide books for youth and adult reference and entertainment to enhance your visits, walks and appreciation of the natural world. Besides books, you will find cards, nature photographs, walking sticks, duck calls, lapel pins, playing cards and so much more.
Who Benefits From Shop Sales? Proceeds from the Nature Stores help support the Blue Goose Bus Fund that finances transportation of students to and from the outdoor classrooms of the Refuge to study nature in nature.
Location Bloomington Education and Visitor Center 3815 American Blvd. East, Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 952-854-5900
Shop Hours Fall/Winter/Spring hours Sept.4-May 31 are Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Summer hours June 1st-Sept. 3rd are Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Discounts for Members! Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends members receive a 10% discount on items purchased in the Nature Bookstore. Some exclusions apply. Become a Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends member today!
