Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-7726
Plan Your Visit
Wetland management districts offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and connect with our natural surroundings. Whether you come to hunt, fish, view wildlife, participate in educational and interpretive programs, volunteer with conservation activities or photograph nature, Fergus Falls Wetland Management District provides outdoor recreation activities for all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Nearly four miles of trails provide opportunities for wildlife watching, hiking and cross-country skiing at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center. The visitor center houses interpretive exhibits and offers educational programs for both the general public and organized groups. Sample our district by visiting more waterfowl production areas in our five-county area, including locations like Meadows, Ridgeway, and Spink.
There is no charge to visit.
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Get Involved
Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature, or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. Wetland management districts provide many opportunities for you to help your community by doing what you love. We partner with volunteers, youth groups, landowners, neighbors and residents.
Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Work with Us
Our dedicated employees perform a wide range of jobs at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries and with public, tribal and private partners.
We hope you’ll join us in advancing our mission of working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
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About
Fergus Falls Wetland Management District cares for almost 50,000 acres of wildlife habitat across five counties in western Minnesota. Situated on the eastern edge of the Prairie Pothole Region, the district manages wetlands and prairies primarily for nesting waterfowl and migratory songbirds. Established in 1962, it includes 223 waterfowl production areas and the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, the only residential environmental education facility in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The district's mission involves habitat restoration on both public and private lands and providing wildlife-dependent recreation.
