The Friends of Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Inc. is a non-profit group, officially recognized by the state on July 14, 2006. Fund-raising activities help them to provide assistance and support for refuge projects and educational programs. They have formed partnerships with community organizations with a common goal of connecting children and families with nature. They work to preserve natural areas, and encourage conservation of water, land and wildlife. They also support expanding refuge lands by purchase of acreage from willing sellers.

Friends of Crane Meadows NWR Brochure (PDF)

Links to Other Refuge Partner Websites:

Central Lakes College – Natural Resources Program

Central Minnesota Audubon

Midwest Outdoors Unlimited

Minnesota Deer Hunters Association – Morrison County - Little Falls

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Little Falls

Minnesota Waterfowl Association – Wright/ Sherburne

The National Wild Turkey Federation – Morrison County Gobblers

The Nature Conservancy

Pheasants Forever – Morrison/Sherburne/Anoka