The Rydell National
Wildlife Refuge will NOT be having a Christmas Tree Harvest event in 2014.
The reduction of the non-native conifer stands as part of
the management goals of the Refuge is complete.
The areas will be or have been restored to native tallgrass prairie
and/or native hardwood forest.
Thank you for your past support and we hope to see you at
the refuge.
During the winter season the Visitor Center is generally open
Sundays from 1 to 5 pm, and Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm. When snow conditions allow, the 7-mile trail
system is groomed for cross-country skiing and is accessible for hiking and
biking year-round from sunrise to sunset 7 days a week. A parking area is located outside the main
gate for visitor’s convenience. To get
to the Refuge, go 3 miles east of Mentor, MN (or about 3 miles west of Erskine)
on U.S Highway 2 and turn south on Polk County 210. Follow 210 for 2.5 miles to the large
entrance sign. You may also take Highway
59 to Polk County 41, turn west and follow the signs. For more information, you may call the Refuge
at 800-841-0172.
