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Refuge News
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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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Refuge website: fws.gov/refuge/Sherburne/
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This website on the Upcoming Events page
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Friends Facebook page: facebook.com/sherburnerefugefans
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Friends’ Prairie Insider E-News: To subscribe, enter email address as requested at bottom of this page
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