Welcome Friends of

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

We promote conservation and appreciation of natural and cultural resources at Malheur Refuge through education, outreach, advocacy, and on-the-ground stewardship.

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It's Friendsgiving Season!

Help us Conserve *Restore* Inspire in 2022

We have many plans for the coming year and are inviting you to help support them by contributing to our End of Year Fundraising goal of $20,000! 

187,757 Acres of Wildlife Habitat

The Refuge is famous for its tremendous diversity and spectacular concentrations of wildlife. With more than 340 bird species and 58 mammal species, Malheur Refuge is a mecca for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Planning to visit Malheur National Wildlife Refuge? Allow us to assist you! Learn more about the history and why it was created in the early 1900s.

Our Work
Past and present

Over the past 20 plus years, our team of volunteers and partners have developed a myriad of projects, programs, and events that have helped enhance one of the crown jewels of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Learn about the Projects, Programs, and Events that we are working on. Join the Friends with volunteer, sponsorship, and giving opportunities.

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Malheur Musings

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“I’m sorry, you’re going to have to repeat that. Yeah, my hearing isn’t nearly as good as it used to be...I know, right? Quite the irony. People see these big ears and they think they can whisper across the room at me.” 📸 of black-tailed jackrabbit by Peter Pearsall #blacktailedjackrabbit #hare #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur

“I’m sorry, you’re going to have to repeat that. Yeah, my hearing isn’t nearly as good as it used to be...I know, right? Quite the irony. People see these big ears and they think they can whisper across the room at me.” 📸 of black-tailed jackrabbit by Peter Pearsall #blacktailedjackrabbit #hare #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

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Have you ever heard a male wood duck’s call? It is a rising, high-pitched, distinctly un-duck-like whistle, given while raising the iridescent green and purple crest. Uncommon at Malheur Refuge most of the year and rare in winter, their numbers are slowly increasing, possibly aided by human-built nest boxes. Look for these beautiful ducks on the sloughs at Page Springs Campground. 🎥: Peter Pearsall #woodduck #waterfowl #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur ... See MoreSee Less

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