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

Malheur After Dark

Settled in and stars out it was finally time for the main event. Amy is a former Interpretive Ranger and brings that level of knowledge, enthusiasm, and professionalism to...

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...

Malheur Musings

See our latest monthly newsletter
Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
Fall colors on Steens Mountain, courtesy mainly of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa), and willow (Salix sp.) 🍁🍂 Photos by Alan Nyiri #steensmountain #quakingaspen #fallcolors #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

Fall colors on Steens Mountain, courtesy mainly of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa), and willow (Salix sp.) 🍁🍂 Photos by Alan Nyiri #steensmountain #quakingaspen #fallcolors #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #MalheurNationalWildlifeRefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago

10 CommentsComment on Facebook

Probably our favorite place in Oregon.

Stunning 😍 Love those mountains ❤️

…the migration of the Sandhill cranes and arctic snow geese through Malheur…a most wonderful memory

View more comments

A curious long-tailed weasel gets its closeup at Malheur Refuge. This opportunistic mustelid preys on small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and even birds, capable of subduing prey larger than itself. 📸: Mason Jeffries #longtailedweasel #mustelid #weasel #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

A curious long-tailed weasel gets its closeup at Malheur Refuge. This opportunistic mustelid preys on small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and even birds, capable of subduing prey larger than itself. 📸: Mason Jeffries #longtailedweasel #mustelid #weasel #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #MalheurNationalWildlifeRefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

Remind you of anything, Joyce?

They are fierce predators, but also exquisitely beautiful

Beautiful!

Load more posts