Did you know the wingspan of a bald eagle can be up to 7.5 feet? Or that there are 21 species of fox? Or that baby squirrels are called "kittens"?

Learn more about Mother Nature's creatures—and see them up close and personal-when you take a guided tour of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.  A member of the Refuge Friends group will take you and up to 9 of your friends on a private van tour of the Refuge, answering all your questions and helping you spot interesting flora and fauna. T

he tour, which lasts approximately two hours, can be taken during the spring, summer or fall (whichever you prefer).                                                

TheMinnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is located within the urban and suburban areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Comprised of approximately 14,000 acres, it spans 99 miles of the Minnesota River.

The focal point of the refuge is the visitor center, which features 8,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 125-seat auditorium, two multi-purpose classrooms, a bookstore, an art gallery and an observation deck. Environmental education and interpretation are conducted from this facility. Recreational activities include hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting, and fishing. Click here for more details about the refuge.