Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

• 3815 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425 | Get Directions
• Phone: 952-854-5900
• minnesotavalley@fws.gov

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Refuge offers hiking, wildlife observation, some biking, and public programs throughout its 8 main Units stretching from Ft Snelling to Jordan. Education Centers in Bloomington and Carver offer exhibits, information and bookstores. Refuge habitats include prairies, wetlands, bottomland forests and other woodlands. Centers and limited trails are handicapped accessible. At the Visitor Center, people can enjoy exhibits, a
multi-image slideshow, Gallery art, and an
environmental bookstore; or hike trails and view the
valley from the overlook. Access the Visitor Center
from 34th Avenue, south of Highway 494. It is open
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Closed on
Monday. Free admission. Brochures, newsletter and
information available. Other Refuge units attract
birders, animal lovers, photographers, naturalists,
school and tour groups of all ages. Activities include
walking, hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing (no
groomed trails), and wildlife observation. Habitats
range from prairies to bottomland forests. Free
Interpretive programs are offered some evenings and
weekends. For Refuge information or publications call.