Directions, Address & Contact Info

 
For the Fergus Falls WMD Headquarters: 

Take I-94 to Otter Tail County Road 82 (Exit 61) and travel north two and a half miles to the headquarters.

To Write:

Fergus Falls Wetland Management District
18965 County Highway 82
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

To Call:
Phone: (218) 739-2291
Fax: (218) 739-9534

Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals may reach the Fergus Falls Wetland Management District through Minnesota's State Relay System by dialing:
711
1-800-627-3529 (voice, TTY, ASCII)
 

For the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center

Take I-94 to State Highway 210 East (Exit 57) and travel north for one mile. The PWLC is on the right side of the road. 

To Write:

Prairie Wetlands Learning Center

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

602 State Highway 210 East

Fergus Falls, Minnesota  56537-4217

To Call:

Phone: (218) 998-4481

Fax: (218) 736-0941 

What is the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (PWLC)? 

The Fergus Falls Wetland Management District provides quality environmental education for the public at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center.

The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center is located on State Hwy 210, one mile east of Exit 57 off of Interstate 94. The center houses interpretive exhibits and offers educational programs for both the general public and organized groups. Nearly four miles of trails provide opportunities for wildlife watching, hiking and cross-country skiing. The center is the origin of two established birding trails: the Minnesota River Birding Trail, leading southward through the state; and the northbound Pine-to-Prairie Birding Trail. It is also a Prairie Passage site.

The lands surrounding the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (Townsend WPA) are open to wildlife observation, environmental education and interpretation, photography, hiking and cross-country skiing. It is not open for hunting, fishing or trapping. Dogs and bicycles are not allowed on the trails at the PWLC.

Know Before You Go

When planning a trip to the District, it is important to wear sturdy shoes for land excursions and to dress for the weather. Consider bringing water, food, binoculars, field guides, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and anything else that might make the outdoor experience more enjoyable.