I want to remind everyone who visits Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, that the ONLY trails open for birding/hiking/driving during our wildlife sanctuary period (March 1 to August 31) are the Blue Hill and Mahnomen Trails, and the Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive. You are also welcome to bird around the headquarters/office yard and deck area. All other refuge service roads and trails are closed to visitors during the breeding season - allowing wildlife to raise their young free from human disturbance.
The "behind the gates" portion of our field trip this morning was conducted with prior permission of the refuge manager as part of our Spring Celebration, and only because refuge staff accompanied you. That area is closed to the public at all times. For more detailed information and maps, visit the refuge website - the "Public Use Regulations & Map" provide you with the most important information. http://www.fws.gov/refuge/sherburne/ Betsy Beneke Sherburne NWR Visitor Services Manager ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
