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

Joining the Refuge CBC!

In December we had the opportunity to be part of the Refuge Christmas Bird Count (CBC). We were stationed for three nights at the historic P Ranch with Rick Vetter and...

Malheur NWR 2024 CBC Recap

This year, 14 field birders enjoyed near record breaking warm temperatures and mostly clear skies all day, with gorgeous views of the Steens mountains and Frenchglen cliffs to the...

Swan Song of 2024

Written by Gary Ivey PhD. Retired Wildlife Biologist Image above of Migration Routes for Malheur swans as of December 2024 Here’s a December 2024 update on the seven Trumpeter Swans marked...

Malheur Musings

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“Keep looking up..That’s the secret to life…” -Snoopy 📸of mule deer by Peter Pearsall #muledeer #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

“Keep looking up..That’s the secret to life…” -Snoopy 📸of mule deer by Peter Pearsall #muledeer #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

16 hours ago
Like foxes and owls, coyotes can detect low-frequency sounds beneath snow, allowing them to capture subnivean (below-snow) prey such as rodents. After locating the prey, coyotes often use this cat-like pouncing maneuver to capture it! 📸: Dan Streiffert #coyote #subnivean #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

Like foxes and owls, coyotes can detect low-frequency sounds beneath snow, allowing them to capture subnivean (below-snow) prey such as rodents. After locating the prey, coyotes often use this cat-like pouncing maneuver to capture it! 📸: Dan Streiffert #coyote #subnivean #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #MalheurNationalWildlifeRefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago

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my blue heeler does the exact same pounce💚

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