Welcome to The Friends of the Refuge
The official volunteer organization supporting the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge.

Just in time for Earth Day!
This years Native Plant Sale is
Saturday, April 27th, 9am-3pm
You will find native trees, shrubs and wildflowers well-grown and reasonably priced on the plaza at the refuge. Native plants supply four times the nutrition for baby birds, bees, butterflies and wildlife as ‘exotic’ plants would. Many will be blooming such as violets, lilies, irises, erythroniums, and more.
Join us in the Riparian room for a presentation of native plant photos and culture at 10 am; Volunteer Naturalist Gary Fawver will lead an information filled walk at 11 am. He can even make slugs seem interesting!
The Wildlife Center will open at 9 am. Park in the lot; credit cards accepted.

Creative Nature Camp Registration is open!
What: Youth are invited to spend a week at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors with all five senses!
This week long program will feature high quality environmental education and arts activities, including photography, nature journaling, paper making, and wildlife crafts with local Northwest artist Karen White.
Families will be able to follow along with a camp blog, featuring daily highlights.
When:
Ages 8-10: July 15-19 8:30am-12pm- $95
Ages 11-13: July 22-26 8:30am-12pm- $95
Registration: Creative Nature Camp is limited to 20 children each session. Applications are available by email from info@friendsoftualatinrefuge.org or Download Now!
Payment: Payment is due one week after confirmation of camp placement. If payment is not received in one week, the camper(s) will be moved to the wait list. Checks should be made out and sent to: Friends of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
19255 SW Pacific Hwy. Sherwood, OR 97140
Refund Policy: $50 back before 6/15/13; No refunds after 6/15/13
More Details: The Refuge cannot provide transportation or after-camp care

2013 TUALATIN RIVER BIRD FESTIVAL
Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday May 18th. To view all the activities and events please visit Tualatin River Bird Festival. See you there!

2011 ANNUAL REPORT
The Friends' annual meeting was held on Saturday, September 24,2011 in the Riparian Room at refuge headquarters. Thanks to all who attended and helped make the event succes. Follow this link to read a copy of the 2011 Annual Report .

THE FRIENDS ARE NOW ON FACEBOOK
By becoming a "Fan of the Refuge" on Facebook you will get the most up-to-date information on what is happening at the Refuge. Click HERE to go to our Facebook page.