With the recent snowfall the refuge is on winter footing. The Prairies Edge Wildlife Drive is closed for the season. Enjoy this time for snowshoeing, birding, photography and (soon) cross country skiing.
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Prairie Trail Vignette
Robin DeLong, Roving Interpreter on the Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive, highlights the spring Lupine bloom along the Refuge's Prairie Trail. Each year, the bloom occurs beginning about the end of May, depending upon spring weather conditions.
Photo by Sheila Skogen
Photo by: Bruce Ellingson
Family Friendly Nature Events
See the Upcoming Events Page or the Refuge website for information on Winter events.
"On any given visit, nature surprises and delights me."
- Dean Kleinhans, volunteer
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Photo by: Bruce Ellingson