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Choose from the following links to find other interesting sites on the web:

National Wildlife Refuge information:
http://www.fws.gov/midwest/sherburne/INDEX.HTM

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
is dedicated to the conservation, management, and restoration of fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats.


http://www.fws.gov
The Fish and Wildlife Service. 
Learn all about the programs of the Fish and Wildlife Service.

http://americaswildlife.org
Read about the Conserving the Future vision process, conference held in July, 2011 and final document approved in October, 2011.

http://www.fws.gov/fisheries
Fisheries and Habitat Conservation
A site devoted to fish and aquatic creatures.


http://www.refugeassociation.org

National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA).
Protecting America’s Wildlife

http://www.refugeassociation.org/new-general-info/RefugeLocator.html

Refuge Locator

Interested in visiting other refuges? Click here to find out where refuges are located.

http://www.fws.gov/midwest/fergusfallswetland/
and

http://www.friendsofprairiewetlands.com

The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, and their Friends group, in Fergus Falls -  working with Sherburne to help establish our Environmental Education program.

http://www.fws.gov/midwest/cranemeadows/
Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Little Falls, MN

http://www.fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley/
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington, MN

 

Birding sites:
http://mn.audubon.org

Audubon Minnesota
Protecting Our Great Natural Heritage

http://www.moumn.org
Minnesota Ornithologists Union
A state-wide birdwatching group.


http://identify.whatbird.com/mwg/_/0/attrs.aspx
Identify birds through characteristic sights and sounds.

SITES SPECIFIC TO SANDHILL CRANE INFORMATION:

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/birds/sandhillcrane.html

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/livingwith_wildlife/sandhill_cranes/index.html

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/sandhill_crane/id

http://www.fws.gov/mississippisandhillcrane/mssandhillcranes.html

http://www.savingcranes.org/speciesfieldguide.html
 
 
 
Basic birding guidelines and useful tips:
 
http://www.startlocal.com.au/articles/educational_birdwatching.html
 

 


Stories of nature experiences site:
http://ramblingthenaturalworldwithkb.blogspot.com/2010/05/bull-snake.html
Ken Brennen is a very active volunteer for the refuge, helping out at festivals, a Wildlife Interpreter along the Wildlife Drive, a regular contributor to the Friends Facebook page, and joining in with bird counts when possible. Ken also maintains a blog with articles he writes about his encounters with nature at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Follow this link to read one or more of his adventures.

Outdoor activity sites:

http://www.fws.gov/letsgooutside/
Let 's Go Outside. For kids, parents and educators. Games and activities to help kids enjoy the outdoors.

http://www.mnnps.org/
Minnesota Native Plant Society
A non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and appreciation of
Minnesota
’s native plants and plant communities through education and public awareness.

http://oaksavannas.org/
Oak Savannas. Characteristics, Restoration and Long-Term Management.
The oak savanna was once one of the most common vegetation types in the Midwest but is today highly endangered.

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