Friends of the Refuge

09/01/2026

New at Nature’s Overlook.
Custom Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge T-shirts

08/31/2026

Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is mourning federal wildlife officer David Taylor, 38 of Scio, Oregon, who is believed to have died while helping evacuate residents threatened by the Railroad South Fire.

Officer Taylor was going door to door alongside local emergency crews helping families get to safety. His last contact with dispatch came while he was helping a family evacuate their home. Evidence recovered from a structure where he was working to help a resident escape indicates that he died during the evacuation effort. Formal identification remains pending with the medical examiner.

Everything we know about David's actions reflects extraordinary courage, selflessness and devotion to duty.

Our hearts are with his family, friends, fellow officers and all who served alongside him. We will never forget his service.

08/08/2026

Live Bird Show at Brews for the Birds Music Festival TODAY
Birdhouse building, 30+ local craft vendors, music and local craft beers
Support the mission of the Friends of the Refuge at this family friendly event. Doggie Lounge sponsored by Camp Bow Wow -
Free Admission

08/04/2026

Thank you to Yakima for their Donation to our Brews for the Birds Raffle - this Friday & Saturday at Langer’s Entertainment in Sherwood.

Raffle tickets for the $850 Yakima Skybox are $10 each and a limit of 100 will be sold over the 2 day festival. Do not need to be present to win.
Other raffle item tickets are $5 each and include prizes from the Portland Timbers, Langer’s Entertainment, Willamette Valley Winery and more. Each of our 30+ arts and craft vendors have also donated to our baskets.

Load up and Go! From road trips with pets to camping with your friends who bring way too much stuff. Make more room inside your vehicle with the SkyBox NX. This do it all cargo box is packed with features like worry-free mounting hardware that fits most crossbars - including the Yakima StreamLine™...

08/01/2026

Huge Thank You to Camp Bow Wow of Sherwood for sponsoring our Doggy Lounge at the Brews for the Birds Music Festival on August 7th and 8th. Bring Fido by the Camp Bow Wow booth and lounge for fresh water and swag!

07/31/2026

07/30/2026

Wanting to join in on the fishing.

07/29/2026

2026 BREW List Announced
All proceeds from beer sales go to support the work of the Friends at the Refuge. A huge thank you to Langer's Entertainment Center and Maletis Beverage for their support!
Let us know in the comments what your first pint will be!
I'll start # 5 Fort George Vortex!

07/28/2026

A plethora of pelicans this morning