The RNWR offers a beautiful natural environment for exploring and bird watching, community events, and volunteer opportunities in habitat restoration programs.
See current open hours, updates, location details and more on the official Ridgefield Refuge Website
Highlights below, view all available news here.
Join us on July 2 for Ridgefield Raptors Baseball! 50% of all ticket sales through this LINK ONLY will be split with the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge!
Share your favorite Ridgefield Refuge photos in various categories for a chance to win prizes from Pro Photo Supply and Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Note: The Youth portion has changed to High School! Check out our Fledgling Contest for submission for grades 4-8. Submissions Due, August 3.
Our 2025 Year-End Impact Report is here! This is just a small snapshot of some of the things we did in 2025 thanks to your incredible support.
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.
Weekly Bird sightings list, Bird Sightings for the year, and Species List
View the Current Refuge Sightings »The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife would like to thank its Business Members and Sponsors for their support of all our activities, events, and educational opportunities:
Stay updated on Refuge events, news, and wildlife sightings!
Shop for items that the Friends and the Refuge Complex need to help with everything from habitat restoration to events like BirdFest & Bluegrass, and help support wildlife in little and big ways.
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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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