Midest Region Refuge System

Photo Blinds
Photo Blind Reservations

Refuge Lands

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

Bloomington Visitor Center

Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center

Teacher Workshops
Jr. Duck Stamp

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

Scout Programs

Programs

Resource Center

Guidelines
Trunks and Kits
Puddles - Blue Goose

Volunteer

Wildlife

Surveys
Observations

Wetland Management District

WPA's

Private Lands Restoration

Habitat Management

Oak Savanna
Fire
Exotics
Water

Partners

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

Are you looking for information on this region's Waterfowl Production Areas?

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!

ATTENTION:
The Bloomington Visitor Center has new operation hours.
Please see the Bloomington Visitor Center web page under the Visitor Information section.

Notice: Bass Ponds Trailhead closed until March 15, 2008 >

Summer biologist internships currently available >

Summer education internships currently available >

Current Workshops - Your Wildlife Refuge Classroom! A FREE Workshop Series for Teachers in Grades K-6 >

"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."