The Friends of Malheur NWR Board of Directors meet quarterly to discuss the progress of ongoing projects, propose new projects and review FOMR programs. If you are interested in sharing your time and talents by joining the Board please email a statement of inquiry to friends@malheurfriends.org  

Executive Director of the Friends of Malhuer NWR, Janelle Wicks, will give a presentation to the Prineville Bird Club. This talk will include a reflection on FOMR's activities in 2019 and our hopes for 2020.  

There are options for hiking and/or driving.  It is generally cold and often snowy. The count averages 55 species, but have reached 65-70 species! The Burns count holds the world record for California quail, with over 10,000 within Burns city limits! Join us for the annual post-count tally meeting, over dinner and award ceremony for numerous categories following the Burns-Hines count on Monday Dec 16th! You can also do a feeder count from the warmth of your home and still join us for the award ceremony and dinner! Field counts have an 18 participant maximum. To join us or for more information contact Coordinators: Rick Vetter cell 541-589-2230 Joan Suther cell 541-589-1087 Email cotingas@gmail.com

The crew will meet at P Ranch on the Refuge. Teams will be assigned routes that have both hiking and/or driving options. It is generally cold and often snowy. This count averages 55 species, but have reached 65-70 species! This field counts has an 18 participant maximum. To join us or for more information contact Coordinators: Rick Vetter cell 541-589-2230 Joan Suther cell 541-589-1087 Email cotingas@gmail.com