Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
The refuge spans 30,700 acres of oak savanna, prairie openings, forest, wetlands, and riverine habitats near the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Local conservationists and hunters established this protected area in 1965 to restore wildlife populations in the St. Francis River Basin region.
Educational programs at the Oak Savanna Learning Center connect visitors with the natural heritage of Minnesota through guided tours and interpretive exhibits.
The refuge remains open from sunrise to sunset without entrance fees, offering designated areas for hiking, bird watching, photography, and seasonal hunting.
Each autumn, the St. Francis Pool area hosts over 12,000 Sandhill Cranes during their migration, creating exceptional wildlife observation opportunities.
Location: Sherburne County
Inception: May 18, 1965
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/sherburne
GPS coordinates: 45.50000,-93.73330
Latest update: March 18, 2025 09:17
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