Welcome
The Friends of Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge,
Inc. is a non-profit group officially recognized by the state
as of July 14th, 2006. Our purpose is to provide assistance
and support for Refuge projects and educational programs.
We work to raise public awareness of the Refuge, to create
environmental learning opportunities, and to financially back
those programs and projects through fund-raising activities.
We promote a good relationship with the Refuge staff, our
local communities, and the entire refuge system.
Our Mission
The Friends of Crane Meadows NWR believe that the Crane Meadows
National Wildlife Refuge is a unique natural resource and
that we can help the community develop a deeper appreciation
and understanding of the Refuge and its mission.
Events and Updates
Morrison County Fair
Come see the Friends booth at the Morrison
County Fair, July 24 thru July 26. We will have
an area in the Minnesota Deer Hunters building with pictures
and displays. Sign up for a chance to win a woodduck box,
bluebird house, or bat house or just ask questions.
Brats
Want to support our efforts to help Crane Meadows National
Wildlife Refuge? We will be selling brats in front of the
Little Falls Coborn's Superstore on Wednesday and Thursday,
July 23 and 24.
If you are interested in helping, we have many volunteer opportunities
and would also love to have you as a member of the Friends
group. Click
here to email us for more info.
What the Refuge has to Offer:
1,865 acres of natural habitat
• Oak savanna
• Wetland (sedge meadow, shallow lake, seasonal basins)
• Native Tallgrass Prairie
Platte River Trail
• 3.6 miles, 2 viewing platforms, informational kiosk
• Hiking, cross country skiing
• Wildlife observation and photography
Habitat Day
• Learn about wildlife
• Meet neighbors and others involved in resource management
and protection
• Build a nest box to benefit wildlife on your property
Partners for Wildlife Program
• Wetland restoration work on private lands
• Upland restoration work on private lands
Volunteer Program
• Assist with events
• Wildflower seed production
Land Stewardship
• Work with other agencies/organization within the county
Community Stewardship
• Work with groups/organizations to better our community
Be sure to visit the Morrison County Birding Web-Site.
http://mcbirding.org
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