Free Guided Wildflower Tours at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

Description

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge invites you and your family to join us for FREE guided wildflower tours. In September, many wildflowers unfold their flowers creating an array of bright colors and textures and a beautiful scene as they decorate the oak savanna landscape. We encourage you to join us to learn about the diverse and unique species that grow on the refuge!

The tours will be structured as a car caravan and will stop at several different locations throughout the refuge. Carpooling is encouraged for groups and some light walking is required. Visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars, camera, field guides, water, a snack, and wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather and terrain. The Eagle’s Nest Nature Store, operated by the Friends of Sherburne, will be open from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm on both of these mornings.

Your guides will be refuge volunteers, Robin DeLong and Mitch Elness. Meet at the Oak Savanna Learning Center (16797 289th Ave NW. Zimmerman, MN 55398) located approximately 5 miles west of Highway 169 off of Sherburne County Road 9.

Pre-registration is requested but not required by calling the Refuge Headquarters at 763-389-3323, TTY 1-800-877-8339, or emailing sherburne@fws.gov. Tours are free and open to the public of all ages. For details on the refuge, and other free tours and events, visit the refuge website at www.fws.gov/refuge/sherburne/.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to this program for all participants. Direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, closed captioning, or other accommodation needs to sherburne@fws.gov or 763-389-3323, TTY 800-877-8339.

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and is located near the cities of Princeton, Zimmerman, and St. Cloud in central Minnesota. Website: fws.gov/refuge/sherburne/.

The mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit fws.gov.