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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.

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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

Where Has All the Green Grass Gone?

Written by Evan Heeb, Conservation Consultant for Worthy Environmental   This fall, Wintercreek Nursery and Worthy Environmental will begin rebuilding the landscape around the Malheur Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. This...

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Deserts of the Western Hemisphere are famous for their cacti, which are found from the northern prairies of interior Canada to the intensely arid landscapes of Chile and Argentina. Malheurs high desert is better known for its sagebrush and juniper communities, but a few cactus species occur here, including Simpsons hedgehog cactus (Pediocactus simpsonii). This tiny, perfectly round cactus grows at high elevations and can withstand the harsh winter conditions characteristic of the region. Photo by Peter Pearsall #cactus #pediocactus #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

Deserts of the Western Hemisphere are famous for their cacti, which are found from the northern prairies of interior Canada to the intensely arid landscapes of Chile and Argentina. Malheur's high desert is better known for its sagebrush and juniper communities, but a few cactus species occur here, including Simpson's hedgehog cactus (Pediocactus simpsonii). This tiny, perfectly round cactus grows at high elevations and can withstand the harsh winter conditions characteristic of the region. Photo by Peter Pearsall #cactus #Pediocactus #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

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An Eastern kingbird prepares to take off from a strand of barbed wire at Malheur Refuge. Despite the Eastern part of their common name, these birds are the most widespread of North Americas large flycatchers, breeding across a large swath of the continent outside of the Pacific coastal region and American Southwest. They spend winters in the rainforests of South America. 📸: Kay Steele #easternkingbird #kingbird #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

An Eastern kingbird prepares to take off from a strand of barbed wire at Malheur Refuge. Despite the "Eastern" part of their common name, these birds are the most widespread of North America's large flycatchers, breeding across a large swath of the continent outside of the Pacific coastal region and American Southwest. They spend winters in the rainforests of South America. 📸: Kay Steele #easternkingbird #kingbird #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

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