The earth must be rotating - hints of summer are showing up and that can only mean we're getting closer and closer to... WILD WEDNESDAYS 2026! Check out our events page to see the dates and times. We've had a FABULOUS response to our June dates, which filled up quickly! July dates will open on June 1st, so set a reminder to come back and register your kiddos for a fun time experiencing some of the best Tamarac has to offer - the animals and our WONDERFUL volunteers who will w

Students from Naytahwaush learn about bird migration as members of the Friends board and White Earth Nation RBC observe. Photo by Kelly Blackledge. The Friends of Tamarac Board hosted a meeting on the refuge with the White Earth Nation Reservation Business Committee where they observed Naytahwaush students learning about spring bird migration. The environmental education program was highlighted and collaborative opportunities explored. The new upcoming agreement with White E

Throughout the seasons, hundreds of local students learn about nature in a classroom without walls.

In 2026, we celebrate the Common Loon: 65 Years as Minnesota’s State Bird. The Loon was named the State Bird March 13, 1961.