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.

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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

Species Spotlight: Canvasback

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,...

Sod House Ranch is OPEN!

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...

Native Fish of Malheur NWR

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...

Emilee’s Farewell

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...

Malheur Musings

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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

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 ... See MoreSee Less

23 hours ago

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Achoo!!!

The Cranes 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!

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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2 days ago

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Joy Snyder maybe we could be volunteers next year for awhile?

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