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!
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Learn about the Projects, Programs, and Events that we are working on. Join the Friends with volunteer, sponsorship, and giving opportunities.
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The distinctive canvasback duck (Aythya valisineria) is North America’s largest diving duck. Adult males have reddish-brown heads, bright red eyes, and long,...
The August Stewardship weekend was a great success! Nine volunteers spend 80+ hours over a day and a half preparing Sod House Ranch for its annual open season and...
The native fish in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge have been isolated since the Pleistocene or around 11,000 to 13,000 years ago when glacial lakes subsided in the now...
Photo of the Moon Hill area that is being considered for a small equestrian campground. Written by Karen Withrow, Steens Mountain Advisory Council Statewide Environmental Representative The Steens Mt...
This internship has been truly transformative and such a phenomenal learning opportunity. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributes to the Friends of Malheur...
When I first saw the exquisite photo by Dan Streiffert on the Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Facebook page I was mesmerized.
The old fire lookout tower at Refuge HQ is seen through a patch of flowering goldenrod (Solidago sp.). Various species of goldenrod and rabbitbrush—both members of the Asteraceae family—are some of the last plants to bloom in Harney Basin at summer’s end. 📸: Peter Pearsall #goldenrod #solidago #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur
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Achoo!!!
The Crane's Nest Nature Store is nestled into the complex of Civilian Conservation Corps buildings at Malheur Refuge Headquarters. It depends on volunteer support to remain open 7 days/week through the end of October.
Volunteers work 3 days/week and have 4 days off to adventure! Start date is flexible but needed by 10/1.
Responsibilities include welcoming and orienting visitors, maintaining a clean and inviting space, and managing retail sales. Skills needed include a warm smile, interest in chit chat, and an ability to use a calculator. Training is provided!
Full hook up RV pads are available, or a furnished camper trailer could be provided.
Interested? Please reach out!
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Joy Snyder maybe we could be volunteers next year for awhile?
Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge was formed in 1999 and is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.
Tax ID #: 93-1261322
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Donations are used across the Refuge for a variety of projects and programs that support our mission.