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

Crane’s are on their way!

Written by Gary Ivey PhD Photo of ‘Oak and Sara’ by Bob Steelquist Greater Sandhill Cranes begin returning to Malheur Refuge in mid-February. Some of the early arrivals are...

Volunteer Birding!

These community science opportunities in the Harney Basin and more specifically at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge are as abundant as the birds and YOU can help.

Water Update: Late January 2025

A recent period of above-average temperatures in late December/early January, combined with rain, have melted snow at lower elevations of the Refuge, swelling the Blitzen River.  “Normally in winter, the...

Malheur Musings

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This past weekend the snow started coming and it just keeps coming. Refuge staff are braving the winter conditions to care for the Refuge. Meanwhile, Friends of Malheur NWR staff, Janelle and Jill, are enjoying the Public Lands Alliance 2025 convention in sunny Las Vegas.

This past weekend the snow started coming and it just keeps coming. Refuge staff are braving the winter conditions to care for the Refuge. Meanwhile, Friends of Malheur NWR staff, Janelle and Jill, are enjoying the Public Lands Alliance 2025 convention in sunny Las Vegas. ... See MoreSee Less

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A bobcat successfully nabs a small rodent from beneath a snowy sagebrush! 📽: Dan Streiffert #bobcat #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #MalheurNationalWildlifeRefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

19 hours ago

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What an outstanding photo opportunity and capture Dan

So fab!

Nice warm meal.

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