Category: Featured

  • Idaho Gives is Opportunity to Help the Friends of Deer Flat

    Idaho Gives is Opportunity to Help the Friends of Deer Flat

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    Link to Donate via Idaho Gives: https://www.idahogives.org/search?query=Friends+of+Deer+Flat+&location=&tag_id=&button=

  • Bittern, Herons and Egrets at Deer Flat NWR

    Bittern, Herons and Egrets at Deer Flat NWR

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    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 heads of some species in breeding season. At Deer Flat NWR the Great Blue Heron is the most common of these species,…

  • Friends FY2022 Annual Report (October 1, 2022)

    Friends FY2022 Annual Report (October 1, 2022)

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    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 each year.  We invite you to review our latest report.  We think you will find it interesting.  Any comments you might have…

  • A Warm Welcome to our Website!

    A Warm Welcome to our Website!

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    We’re excited to be online with the Friends website! By exploring the main tabs you’ll be able to learn about our organization as well as find out the latest news and information about Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge! Stay tuned to this website for updates.  Send your comments or questions to Friendsofdfwr@gmail.com.  

  • Sagebrush Steppe Restoration Project – Update

    Sagebrush Steppe Restoration Project – Update

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    On  Friday & Saturday, October 21st and 22nd, 2022, Over 70 Volunteers Helped Plant Over 1,240 Shrub Seedlings On the Sagebrush Steppe Restoration Project Site Just South & West of the Refuge Visitor Center. This was the Fifth Planting Season. Prior to planting, refuge staff used their Skid-Steer to pre-auger (6” diameter) the planting holes. …

  • Bald Eagle Nesting Activities

    Bald Eagle Nesting Activities

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    Did you know that there are two pairs of bald eagles that nest on the Refuge at Lake Lowell?  In past years, the Friends have sponsored (along with partners: Deer Flat National Wildlife the Refuge and the Peregrine Fund) the installation of wildlife cameras at these nests.  The cameras documented the nesting activities of the…

  • The Nature Store at the Refuge Is Currently OPEN again.

    The Nature Store at the Refuge Is Currently OPEN again.

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    ANNOUNCEMENT:  Starting in 2017, all members of the Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge have enjoyed 10% off of all merchandise purchased in the “The Grebe” nature store.  Just present your membership card to access this membership benefit.  –  –  –  – In the store you can find nature identification guides,  ball caps, earrings, histories…

  • Pollinator Garden Engraved Bricks

    Pollinator Garden Engraved Bricks

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    Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge are selling engraved bricks to help support the many activities at the Refuge. Your brick will be made a permanent part of the Pollinator Garden located just behind the Refuge Visitor Center.Whether you are honoring a friend or family member, or celebrating aspecial occasion, our engraved bricks make a…