Join the US Fish and Wildlife Service at the art exhibit on frozen Bde Unma, Lake Harriet with more than 20 themed ice shanty structures.
Event Schedule
Jan 3-Feb 28 view the gallery exhibition "Migration and Motion" by Emily Donovan.
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Trash can be art? Yes it can! See the River Prism sculpture at our Bloomington Visitor Center.
River Prism
Need equipment? Head outside with ours. Snowshoes, binoculars and "Kids Explorer" packs are available.
The refuge offers many different programs and events throughout the year. Check often to find an event for you.
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Bloomington: 7 days a week 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Rapids Lake: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Attention hunters! You can find current information about hunting on the Refuge by visiting our Rules and Regulations page. Download a copy of our hunting brochure to take along with you too!
Download our refuge apps for Apple and Android to play our wildlife trivia game or learn about the refuge through virtual signs.
Annual and Lifetime passes are in stock! Purchase your pass at our Bloomington visitor center to support Refuge visitor services projects and programs. (payment via cash or check only, identification required).
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The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.
Looking for another place to hunt and explore? We also manage a fourteen county Wetland Management District.
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