02/15, 5-8pm

Enjoy the warmth of community on a winter evening at the refuge! Take a walk on our candle lit luminary trail and get cozy in the Visitor Center as we celebrate the season. Activities for all ages include Winter Storytelling with Hope Flanagan, sharing stories of Indigenous culture & traditions, a screening of the 'Bold North' documentary, nature crafts and more! Free snacks and cocoa courtesy of the Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends!

Our friends from Bugs Below Zero will be there to provide an interactive insect demonstration for adults, kids, students, and families that connects weather, streams, aquatic insects, and fish.

02/28, 6-9pm

Join us for a Starry Skies North program and explore the Refuge after dark! This FREE experience includes a guided walk, local art viewing and many more hands-on activities that help us explore the mysteries of the night sky. Open to all ages. No experience needed, come learn about the wonders of the darkness and how you can help reduce light pollution! Registration required!