Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge & Wetland Management District
Midwest Region

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Black Dog Unit
Bloomington Ferry Unit
Chaska Unit
Long Meadow Unit
Louisville Swamp Unit
Rapids Lake Unit
Upgrala Unit
Wilkie Unit

Bloomington Visitor Center

Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center

Hunting Regs

Hunting Brochure

Fishing Regs

Education

Teacher Workshops
Jr. Duck Stamp

- Grades 10-12
- Grades 7-9
- Grades 4-6
- Grades K-3

Internships

Scout Programs

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Resource Center

Guidelines
Trunks and Kits
Puddles - Blue Goose

Volunteer

Wildlife

Bird Checklist
Wildlife Checklist (mammals, reptiles, amphibians & butterfiles)
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Surveys
Observations

Wetland Management District

Waterfowl Production Areas

Private Lands Restoration

Habitat Management

Ferns
Trees and Shrubs
Grasses and Grass-like Plants
Oak Savanna
Fire
Exotics
Water

Small Wetlands Program

Partners

Contact Us

Phone: 952-854-5900
Address:
3815 American Blvd. East
Bloomington, MN 55425

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Refuge Trail Conditions
Trail conditions on the Refuge vary throughout the year and can change daily. Be prepared as you may encounter changes in trail conditions while hiking. As conditions can change daily, current trail conditions are not posted at Trailheads.

  • Flooding, wet or muddy areas, thorny vegetation, and rough ground might occur on the trails.
  • Pets must be leashed at all times on the Refuge and waste removed.
  • To protect wildlife please stay on designated trails.
  • Bug spray, sunscreen, and drinking water is recommended during warm weather.
  • Trails are ungroomed in winter and may be snow packed and icy.

Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District

Waterfowl Production Areas

Looking for a great place to hunt or observe wildlife? Please go to our Waterfowl Production Areas.

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Welcome to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge web site. Inside, you'll find information on current events, recreational opportunities, education programs, volunteer opportunities, wildlife and habitat management efforts, and much more.

Thank you for visiting!

Accepting Applications for the 2012-2013 Partner School Program

The Refuge is currently accepting applications for Elementary Schools to participate in the Refuge Partner Schools Program The partnership provides teachers and students multidisciplinary, standard-based curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on, real-life experiences with plants, wildlife, and recreational opportunities that immerse students in nature throughout the seasons. For more information and to apply please download the application. Applications must be received by April 16, 2012.

Summer Employment and Internships

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is now accepting applications for summer employment and internships. Please view the announcements on our internship web page.

Interested in taking your teaching outside?
Minnesota Valley NWR is parterning with the Jeffers Foundation to provide FREE environmental education trainings. Please view the flyer for more information.

 

  

"Our Mission is to restore and manage the ecological communities of the Lower Minnesota River Valley and its watershed while providing environmental education and wildlife dependent recreation."

Last updated: January 5, 2012