Friends of the Refuge

11/07/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend?
Thank you Charlie for your ongoing support!!

11/05/2026

Refuge and Friends staff spending this week out in the field touring each unit of the Refuge Complex from Wapato Lake and Tualatin River. The Annual Work Plan always includes this boots on the ground collaborating to create an overview of goals for the coming year. We truly have a special place that we steward! There is a lot of work to be done and we welcome each of you to play a role.

11/03/2026

We know many of you are focused on the results of today’s election- but please take a few minutes and read this article on the state of your National Wildlife Refuges. Although Tualatin River NWRC was not a highlighted location- we face these same threats. This article clearly identifies that the organizations that can make the best impact are Refuge Friends groups.
As we enter the season of giving, please consider a donation to support the work the Friends do here at Tualatin River.
This very special place means so much to each of us. Can’t make a financial donation? Please know that we are also in need of various volunteer assistance. Can’t currently donate or volunteer? Support can also be shown by telling friends and family about why this place is so important to you ! Help others connect with nature.

This story was co-published with Re:Public Lands Media, an independent, non-profit news organization. Sign up for Re:Public’s newsletter. Scan almost any corner of a U.S. map, and you’ll find a National Wildlife Refuge. In the far north, there’s the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a swath of ...

10/29/2026

Friends staff taking a day away from the refuge to attend the 11th Annual Building Bridges of Understanding in our Community. This important summit provides an opportunity for us to connect with underserved communities and sharing the benefits of connecting the community with the natural world around us.

10/22/2026

Socktober is the perfect time to grab a new pair of nature related socks- show your support for wildlife and the refuge.
Friends members get 20% off on Saturday- our Membership Annual Meeting day!

10/17/2026

Who who will come see me today?

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

Picking up freshly baked BAT 🦇 Cookies at Good Cake Bakery in Tigard. Creatures of the Night starts at 4:30 tonight.

10/16/2026

Tomorrow is our annual Creatures of the Night event!
Live Birds, cookie decorating, face painting, twilight walks and so much more! Free and family friendly!

10/10/2026

Who who needs some cute owl socks during Sock-tober?