We're excited to offer another year of Ice Fishing experiences for kids. Bring the family out to Long Bridge, get some equipment (supplied by our sponsors!), and learn ice fishing basics from our local mentors! We'll have some cameras set up for a fun underwater view, as well! There are spots still available for our 2pm and 3pm slots (1pm is FULL)! Click here to register and see our other events. We'd like to thank Long Bridge for hosting us, Scheels for helping with the eq

The Real Cost of the Shutdown: 565 Students Miss Out on Tamarac's Environmental Education Our fall Environmental Education (EE) program started strong in mid-September . Several excited local classrooms of 3rd and 5th graders were able to visit, enjoying truly beautiful weather out on the refuge. Volunteers led them on engaging Habitat Cache Hikes  among the prairie and the towering coniferous and deciduous forests. But on October 1 , all that crucial learning and connection

We are excited to begin the 2025 Enviornmental Education program at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...

The word is out: The Friends of Tamarac invite you to the 2025 Toast to Tamarac on Sunday, September 7, from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. at...

The Friends of Tamarac were thrilled to receive the 'Love from R&G Subaru in Detroit Lakes. A check for $32,060 from the 2024 Subaru Share the Love® event was presented to FOT!

Come on out and see how things get done at Tamarac! We have multiple events in the next few weeks and would love to have you join us....

Note from the USFWS Refuge Manager

Board of Directors Listing as of Spring Issue of Tamarac Tracks

Life happens quick at Tamarac in the Spring!

As I've begun my first year as the Friends of Tamarac president, there are some people I'd like to acknowledge.

RV Pad with FREE HOOKUPS

$11,506 Raised! The Friends of Tamarac are so thankful for your gifts on Giving Hearts Day 2025!  Donations received from this giving...

We highly value our treasured Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, and cannot thank enough the dedicated staff.

2025 Board of Directors (seated L-R) Dave Schneider, EE Coordinator Marnie Larsen, President Val Alland;(standing L-R) Jim Snyder, VP...

GIVING HEARTS ONLINE - CLICK HERE The Detroit Lakes Collaborative is a group of non-profit organizations working together to raise...

Please reserve your seat and dinner for January 9th from 5-8pm at the Detroit Lakes VFW (500 NORTH WASHINGTON) 5:00 pm Social and cash...

Register to come out to Longbridge on Sunday, January 12th. We will take care of the following for the winter fishing event: Drilling the...

Due to the icy road conditions and unfavorable weather, we regret to make the decisions that our Cozy Open House  originally scheduled...

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