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Refuge News

Painted Turtles sunning in May at Sherburne NWR

Photo by: Janine Bob Aich-Olson

Prescribed Fire Notice - Mahnomen Trail Closure

 

Refuge staff performed a prescribed burn on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 near Mahnomen Trail. Mahnomen Trail will reopen sometime on 5/8/2025 to ensure public safety.  This will likely conclude the 2025 prescribed burn season.

 

A great time to view wildlife!

 

With warmer weather on us, there is a lot of  activity to see on the refuge, especially the Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive.   With the recent prescribed burns finished, the sightlines are wide open and a lot can be seen.  Watch for early songbirds (like the pictured Yellow-rumped Warbler) and Bull Snakes sunning.

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Ever want to tell your Senator or Congressperson to better support the refuge?   Our new “Take Action” page and make that easy – check out the Take Action page.”

 

The Eagle's Nest Nature Store opens March 6.  You can also  order merchandise online. When we reopen, we can use more volunteers to sell and stock merchandise as well as to answer visitor questions.   We always have a pair of volunteers during store hours so you'd never be all on your own.

 

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

For event updates, please consult the following resources:

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Blazing Star wildflowers at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

Photo by: Bruce Ellingson

"On any given visit, nature surprises and delights me."

- Dean Kleinhans, volunteer

Autumn Leaves on the ground.

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