Our Mission

The Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit dedicated to promoting educational programs of the Ridgefield NWR, and protecting and enhancing its wildlife habitat.

The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers a beautiful natural environment for exploring and bird watching, community events, and opportunities to get involved in habitat restoration programs. Thank you for your interest in Friends of Ridgefield NWR. We hope to see you at the Refuge soon!

Open hours for both units of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge; open from dawn to dusk on the hour and half-hour. Get exact times, location details, and more, on the Ridgefield Refuge Website.

All seasonal Trails close on September 30th  and re-open May 1st

Please follow all posted signage.

NOTE: The Washington State Discover Pass is not valid on Federally managed public lands, including National Wildlife Refuges. Find a list of acceptable passes here.

The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Administration Office is open Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm. General inquiries M-F, 8 to 4:30 can be answered at 360-887-4106.

News

Highlights below, view all available news here.

  • Refuge Field Trips

    January 10, 2024

    Find the link for Self-Guided Activities, Guided Tours, and other ways to visit to Ridgefield National Wildife Refuge Complex refuges

  • Naturalist-led Walks

    March 22, 2023

    Volunteers make it possible to offer public naturalist-led walks about a variety of topics at both Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake NWR's. The following opportunities are listed by walk leader, topic, and location. Find birding walks, youth photography workshops, bat walks, and more!

  • Friends Merch Shop – Updated Nov 23! Includes 2024 calendars & Puzzles!

    November 1, 2022

    Find the Refuge Photo Contest Winners in these stunning collections! We have Puzzles, mugs, tote bags, photo cards, and clothing! Funds support Habitat Restoration, Environmental Education, and other Refuge programs and events.

  • Washington Senators and Representatives Support Ridgefield NWR

    March 10, 2022

    Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler and U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell sent a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) pressing the agency to include funding in the fiscal year 2023 budget for the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Community and Nature Center...

  • Ridgefield NWR Habitat Update Blog

    February 3, 2022

    Find out what work is being done within the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge complex Habitat Restoration programs! From saving endangered turtles, moving Coho and Lamprey, or pulling up invasive weeds- there are always things going on and while not everyone can help, we still want you to feel involved- because every one of you is a part of this place.

Bird Sightings

Weekly Bird sightings list, Bird Sightings for the year, and Species List

View the Current Refuge Sightings »

Upcoming Events

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Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (PK822). For more information, please visit the link below.

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