Refuge Trail Map
Biotech Lillian Self supporting Alligator Snapping Turtles along with a host of other species at the refuge.
2024 EVENTS
Fall Refuge Celebration: October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Red River Refuge After Dark: November 2, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EVERY WILDLIFE REFUGE NEEDS A FRIEND
Our Mission
Our mission is to be an advocate for the Red River National Wildlife Refuge by promoting conservation, enhancement, and appreciation of our native wildlife communities through education, fund raising, development of partnerships, and developing projects for volunteers.
Friends Focus Areas
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Wildlife
Wildlife is the number one reason people visit the refuge. Learn about different wildlife species and what you can do to help improve the habitat they depend on. Consider becoming a member.
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Conservation
The overarching mission for Red River NWR is to provide for the restoration and conservation of fish and wildlife habitats in the Red River Valley ecosystem in northwest Louisiana.
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Culture
Red River NWR is located in the Red River Valley which historically was forested with bottomland hardwoods, cypress sloughs and shrub/scrub swamps, providing a variety of habitats for wildlife.
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Education
Research and education efforts at the refuge focus on the restoration and conservation of native plants and animal communities on suitable sites in the Red River basin, including restoration of extirpated species.
What you can expect to find at this website.
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About
Learn about the goals of the refuge as well as the friends organization that actively support these goals. Red River is one of many refuges in Louisiana.
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Nature Store
The Nature Store is the hub of Friends activity at the refuge. Connect with other wildlife enthusiasts, shop and learn more about the refuge.
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Events
We host a number of events throughout the year, from conservation projects to workshops focused on education. There is something for every age.
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Donate
100% of your financial support goes directly towards supporting the goals of the refuge. Your financial support is greatly appeciated!
“The visitor center was very informative with displays and helpful staff. Nice bathrooms. Nice overview walkway to the lake. We enjoyed walking on a .3 mile trail with singing birds and beautiful trees/greenery. A good stop to learn more about the river, animals, birds, and area.”
MEET THE FRIENDS TRAILBLAZERS
It’s all about the people
This wildlife refuge is dependent on people, on professionals with passion and perseverance. It’s messy, it’s complicated and anything but tidy. And yet, these folks collaborate with many organizations and volunteers to get the work done for wildlife and plant communities.
Ronnie Maum has been photographing wildlife at the refuge for many years. Check out his gallery via the button below.
STAY IN THE KNOW
Latest Blog Posts
Let us know what changes you’d like to see at the refuge.
Please contact us by phone or email to discuss volunteer options for the 2024 season.