Sanctuary Season Ends

Stiff Goldenrod by Bruce Ellingson

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September 1 to February 28, the entire refuge is open to hiking (excluding closed areas).  Check out the Brande Road (just past the Blue Hill Cemetary) for additional driving opportunities.

 

End of August and September brings Goldenrods (many types) to bloom on the refuge.  They don't cause hay fever - they just show up suspiciously (and beaurtifully).

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While a few resident Greater Sandhill Cranes can be easily seen and heard now, the big show starts in mid-October.  Check out details at our "Upcoming Events" page.

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Construction on the new outdoor amphitheater is done!.  The ribbon cutting will occur at the September 28 Wildlife Festival.

 

​​​The St. Francis River bridge replacement on County Road 4 will impact travel between Zimmerman and Orrock.  It also affects recreation on the designated canoe route through September 7, The North section of the route (from County Road 1 at Battle Brook to County 4) will be closed during construction. The stretch South of Parking Lot B13 on County 4 going South remains open.

 

The Wildlife Drive is open for bird and wildflower viewing. Lots of wildflowers blooming now and for the next month.  Asters, Blazing Star, Goldenrod, coneflowers and more.  A bonus: deerflies and other bugs are fewer. Check out recent bird sightings here.

 

The Eagle's Nest Nature Store is  open Thursdays and Saturdays 10-2. March. You can still order merchandise online. Refuge HQ is open standard hours: Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm.   
 

Members receive semi-annual newsletters in their mail.  You can view the Summer 2024 PDF version.

 

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

For event updates, please consult the following resources:

• Refuge website: fws.gov/refuge/Sherburne/

• This website on the Upcoming Events page

• Friends Facebook page: facebook.com/sherburnerefugefans

• Friends’ Prairie Insider E-News: To subscribe, enter email address as requested at bottom of this page

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