BECOME A FRIEND OF THE REFUGE BY MAKING A DONATION

Your donation today makes you a Minnesota Valley Refuge Friend!

Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends is a voluntary non-profit organization which receives its operational funding from its members and grants. The majority of money donated to Refuge Friends goes toward supporting the habitat restoration, environmental education, urban outreach, mentoring, arts, and other activities at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. 

Donate Today!

Thank you for your gift to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge! Your support keeps 14,000+ acres wild and thriving for the eagles, Monarchs, and communities who call it home. We're grateful for you. 🦅🦋

Why Should I become a Friend of the refuge?

I'm ready to become a Friend!

  • The minimum cost to become a friend is only $15 per year!

    • Our regular e-newsletter featuring Refuge Events and how your contribution supports education, art and community programs.

    • A 10% discount on select items at the Blufftop Nature Store at the Bloomington Visitor Center.

    • Exclusive invitations to Friends’ events, education and behind the scenes tours

  • A donation to the Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends directly supports habitat restoration, environmental education, and community programs at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email to lily@mvrfriends.org. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

There are many ways to contribute, and any donation above $15 makes you a refuge friend!

  • MN Valley Refuge Bloomington Center

    Donor-Advised Funds

    Thinking of making a gift from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? We’re grateful for your support! To donate using your donor-advised fund, please contact your fund administrator or log in to your DAF account and suggest Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends as the recipient. They will then send the funds directly to us.

  • Monarch Tagging at MN Valley Refuge

    Legacy Gift

    Generous, forward-thinking friends like you, are strong and vocal advocates who help us to conserve, protect and advocate on the behalf of the Refuge, which allows for transformational change. There are many options for making a planned contribution. Please contact us at hello@mnvalleyrefugefriends.org.

  • Wildflowers at MN Valley Refuge

    Matching Gifts

    Many local companies will provide matching gifts when their employees support non-profits with either a donation or volunteer time. Check with your employer to see if you have a matching gift program.

  • One-Time Donations

    A single cash, check, or credit card payment that provides the refuge friends with immediate, flexible support.

  • Recurring Gifts

    Scheduled weekly or monthly contributions that help the refuge friends with predictable budgeting and cash flows.

  • Blufftop Nature Store

    Make a purchase at our Blufftop Nature Store either in person during operating hours, or online!

    Click Here to Check-out the Shop!