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Dark silhouettes of trees and their branches stand out in front of the sun shining in the background. These silhouettes are further emphasized when they are seen reflected in flooded water below them with added texture from the ripples in the water.

Wildlife Wonders

The March Equinox

Federal Wildlife Officer Bests Endurance Challenge

Barred Owl resting with its eyes closed in a tree, perched right next to the white papery trunk. No leaves on any of the trees within the background with the light blue winter sky seen through tree trunks and branches.

Wildlife Wonders

Barred Owls: ‘Tis the mating season

A person wearing snowshoes and a winter hat with a red pompom faces away from the camera as they look out across the Minnesota River Valley from the field next to the overlook behind the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center.

Exploring the Winter Wonderland

Pale bluish-grey foliose lichen adorns the top and sides of a purplish-brown rock, it is accompanied by some moss in the upper corners.

Wildlife Wonders

Lichen: What the fungus is it?

American toad sprawled out and floating with its head above the surface of a slightly murky pond with water vegetation visible beneath the surface.

Wildlife Wonders

Where Did All the Frogs Go?

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Promotes Public Access to Hunting and Fishing

front view of a pedestrian, multi-span truss bridge on a sunny day

History and Culture

Exploring Connection at the Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Bee on goldenrod in bloom

Wildlife Wonders

A Walk Through September

Four Things To Do at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Two adult monarch butterflies feed on the nectar of a goldenrod plant. The vibrant yellow flowers and green leaves of the goldenrod patch nearly fills the background of the photo.

Wildlife Wonders

Monarch Butterflies Emerge: A Closer Look into a Magnificent Life Cycle

Wildlife Wonders

Cuckoo Bumble Bees: Important Species for Diverse Ecosystems - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Dark silhouettes of trees and their branches stand out in front of the sun shining in the background. These silhouettes are further emphasized when they are seen reflected in flooded water below them with added texture from the ripples in the water.

Wildlife Wonders

The March Equinox

Federal Wildlife Officer Bests Endurance Challenge

Barred Owl resting with its eyes closed in a tree, perched right next to the white papery trunk. No leaves on any of the trees within the background with the light blue winter sky seen through tree trunks and branches.

Wildlife Wonders

Barred Owls: ‘Tis the mating season

A person wearing snowshoes and a winter hat with a red pompom faces away from the camera as they look out across the Minnesota River Valley from the field next to the overlook behind the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center.

Exploring the Winter Wonderland

Pale bluish-grey foliose lichen adorns the top and sides of a purplish-brown rock, it is accompanied by some moss in the upper corners.

Wildlife Wonders

Lichen: What the fungus is it?

American toad sprawled out and floating with its head above the surface of a slightly murky pond with water vegetation visible beneath the surface.

Wildlife Wonders

Where Did All the Frogs Go?

front view of a pedestrian, multi-span truss bridge on a sunny day

History and Culture

Exploring Connection at the Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Bee on goldenrod in bloom

Wildlife Wonders

A Walk Through September

Four Things To Do at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Two adult monarch butterflies feed on the nectar of a goldenrod plant. The vibrant yellow flowers and green leaves of the goldenrod patch nearly fills the background of the photo.

Wildlife Wonders

Monarch Butterflies Emerge: A Closer Look into a Magnificent Life Cycle

Wildlife Wonders

Cuckoo Bumble Bees: Important Species for Diverse Ecosystems - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

a man smiles while painting a large rainbow mural decorated with various flowers

Art as a stepping stone to nature