Friends FY2022 Annual Report (October 1, 2022)

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Our Mission

To promote, protect and provide resources to preserve and enhance Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge for the enjoyment of present and future generations. The Friends support the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge and its programs in cooperation with the USFWS, advocating for the lands under Refuge management and for educational and restoration programs. The Friends envision the Refuge as a destination for visitors from around the Treasure Valley as well as from across the country and the world.

Read the Latest Friends of Deer Flat Newsletter

Here are some recent newsletters from the Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge. The newsletter is published as part of your Friends of Deer Flat annual membership.  ENJOY!! http://www.friendsofdeerflat.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Fall-2022-Newsletter-Final.pdf Summer-2022-Newsletter-Final.pdf Fall-2020-Newsletter_Final-2.pdf The-Grebe-Newsletter-April-2020.pdf http://www.friendsofdeerflat.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Grebe-Newsletter_Fall-2019.pdf […]

Published on October 12th 2015
Bittern, Herons and Egrets at Deer Flat NWR

These species are generally categorized as large “Wading Birds.” They have long legs, long necks and long stout bills for stalking and catching food in shallow water. Graceful crests and plumes adorn the […]

Published on January 5th 2023
Friends of Deer Flat Brochure & Membership

We invite you to review the Friends of Deer Flat brochure.   Please consider joining the Friends by filling out the appropriate information provided in the brochure (download PDF file below–labelled as “Newsletter” […]

Published on January 1st 2023
Friends FY2022 Annual Report (October 1, 2022)

The Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge operate under a Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.  Under this agreement the Friends are required to file a report of their activities […]

Published on November 16th 2021
The Eastern Fox Squirrel at Deer Flat NWR

by Bob Christensen My observations:  I have regularly observed Eastern fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) in the riparian (or lakeside) cottonwood forests surrounding Lake Lowell.  Most often, I have watched these furry arboreal rodents […]

Published on April 3rd 2020

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