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Friends of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

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Friends of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

The Friends of Tamarac NWR facilitates activities and programs that educate, interpret, protect and

Established more than 20 years ago, this nonprofit group is made up an an active 17-member board and over 200 members. The Friends sponsor educational programs and events, generate thousands of grant dollars for water quality and habitat projects, host a popular nature photography contest, and so much more. We are an advocate for wildlife refuges and passionate about protecting wild places for generations. The volunteers of Tamarac Refuge donate over 7,000 hours of service each year.

06/15/2026

Planning your Monday night dinner? Or maybe you're a supper household. Whatever you prefer, plan on coming to Pizza Ranch tonight. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight, 10% of purchases and tips will be donated to the Friends of Tamarac. See you there!

05/27/2026

The visitor center will be temporarily closed on Thursday, May 28. We will re-open with regular summer hours on Friday, May 29.
Summer Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm & Sundays 12:00- 4:00 pm.

Photo: Front of visitor center building with US Flag by Blackledge/USFWS

05/18/2026

Last week was full of outdoor exploration and hands-on learning at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge!

5th-grade students from multiple schools joined us for Spring Environmental Education Days, featuring aquatic insect, bird hikes, tree planting, and nature journaling. From exploring Tamarac Lake to discovering birds along the trails, students connected with nature in meaningful ways.

A huge thank you to our amazing Friends of Tamarac volunteers who help make these experiences possible!

We are always looking for additional Environmental Education volunteers to help lead or assist with activities for students from preschool through high school. Training and materials are provided. Most opportunities take place on weekdays during spring, fall, and winter.

To support this program and other wonderful activities at the refuge, consider becoming a member today — it truly makes all the difference.

Learn more about volunteering and membership opportunities here:

Friends of Tamarac Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.tamaracfriends.org/volunteerpositions?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Friends of Tamarac Memberships: https://www.tamaracfriends.org/memberships?utm_source=chatgpt.com

05/13/2026

Spring has officially arrived at Tamarac! 🌿✨

The Friends of Tamarac Nature Store is officially REOPENING this Friday, May 15! We’ve spent the off-season giving the store a fresh new look, and we can’t wait for you to see the update.

Whether you’re looking for unique nature-inspired gifts or just want to see what’s arrived in our daily shipments, there’s something for everyone. Plus, every purchase goes directly to connecting people with nature, supporting our beautiful refuge and programs. 🦅

📍 Where: Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
🕒 Hours:
• Wed – Sat: 10 AM – 4 PM
• Sun: 12 PM – 4 PM

Tag a friend you want to go birding (and shopping!) with this weekend! 👇

Check out our website to stay up to date with Friends happenings: https://www.tamaracfriends.org

05/11/2026

Please help plant trees this week!
We are teaching youth the importance of stewardship for our natural resources and planting trees for a habitat project. We are short on volunteers to be planting mentors for the students. If you would like to spend a beautiful day in nature with curious kids, please call Education Coordinator Donna Kent (218-396-9045). No experience necessary, we will provide the orientation, and you will be paired with 2-3 students to help them follow the tree planting instructions. Planting days are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am - 2pm - come for some or all of the tree planting times. Leave a legacy at Tamarac Refuge as you help build a forest!

05/06/2026

Wild Wednesdays are coming! A popular summer program at Tamarac. Sign up today and tell your friends! This year, we added extra sessions to the July 1 and July 8 programs! These are free, but you must RSVP because space is limited. Register on our website: https://www.tamaracfriends.org/event-list

05/04/2026

Got any Monday night dinner plans? If not, head to Pizza Ranch in Detroit Lakes!! Between 5-8 p.m. tonight, 10% of purchases and tips 🍕will be donated to the Friends of Tamarac.

04/30/2026

The Friends of Tamarac Spring EE season at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is officially underway! 🌱

We had an amazing time welcoming 3rd grade students out to explore, learn, and connect with nature. Students practiced bird and frog calls, used binoculars to spot and identify birds, discovered plants, used compasses to navigate, and experienced the challenges of migration through active play. They also slowed down to observe the world around them—using all five senses to journal just like naturalists.

These hands-on experiences helped bring classroom learning to life in a meaningful and memorable way.

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers and partners who made this day possible. Because of you, students didn’t just visit Tamarac… they experienced it. 💚

04/27/2026

Refuge staff meet regularly with White Earth Nation Natural Resources Department staff to collaborate on conservation projects. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region recently negotiated a multi-year funding agreement with the White Earth Nation related to programs at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. The agreement identifies specific duties that tribal staff will perform in collaboration with refuge staff until the end of fiscal year 2028. The agreement will go into effect on July 1, 2026. To learn more about the White Earth Nation and Tamarac Refuge partnership visit: https://www.fws.gov/project/collaboration-tamarac-national-wildlife-refuge

04/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up at Charitable Pint Night. And thank you to Bucks Mill Brewing and Young at Art for donating a portion of each pint and pottery item sold. What a fun time! We so appreciate your support!!!

Address

35704 County Highway 26
Rochert, MN
56578

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12188472641

Website

http://www.tamaracfriends.org/

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