Welcome Friends of

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

We promote conservation and appreciation of natural and cultural resources at Malheur Refuge through education, outreach, advocacy, and on-the-ground stewardship.

Alan Nyiri Marshall Pond Sunset

It's Friendsgiving Season!

Help us Conserve *Restore* Inspire in 2022

We have many plans for the coming year and are inviting you to help support them by contributing to our End of Year Fundraising goal of $20,000! 

187,757 Acres of Wildlife Habitat

The Refuge is famous for its tremendous diversity and spectacular concentrations of wildlife. With more than 340 bird species and 58 mammal species, Malheur Refuge is a mecca for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Planning to visit Malheur National Wildlife Refuge? Allow us to assist you! Learn more about the history and why it was created in the early 1900s.

Our Work
Past and present

Over the past 20 plus years, our team of volunteers and partners have developed a myriad of projects, programs, and events that have helped enhance one of the crown jewels of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Learn about the Projects, Programs, and Events that we are working on. Join the Friends with volunteer, sponsorship, and giving opportunities.

Latest from Malheur Refuge

Tribal Stewards 2024 Wrap-Up

The 2024 Tribal Stewards have finished their six-week summer fieldwork program. The six-person crew, all members of the Burns Paiute Tribe, participated in conservation work at Malheur National Forest,...

Species Spotlight: Wood Duck

Wood ducks are commonly found in wooded swamps, marshes, and along streams and rivers with abundant riparian vegetation. They prefer shallow waters with plenty of cover from shrubs and...

Malheur Musings

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Yes, we know you’re the fastest land mammal in North America. No need to gloat about it. 📸: Peter Pearsall #pronghorn #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

Yes, we know you’re the fastest land mammal in North America. No need to gloat about it. 📸: Peter Pearsall #pronghorn #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

5 hours ago

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Love seeing those animals. It means that I am truly our in the wilds. Nice picture. <3

The crescent moon softly illuminates the bunkhouse and giant cottonwood trees at Sodhouse Ranch as the Milky Way rises behind them. 📸: Refuge volunteer Alan Nyiri #sodhouseranch #milkyway #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

The crescent moon softly illuminates the bunkhouse and giant cottonwood trees at Sodhouse Ranch as the Milky Way rises behind them. 📸: Refuge volunteer Alan Nyiri #sodhouseranch #milkyway #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #MalheurNationalWildlifeRefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Great photo! Were the shack and tree light-painted?

Beautiful!

Rachel Ganapoler

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