
Contact Information
Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
602 State Hwy 210 EFergus Falls, MN 56537
Located on the southeast edge of Fergus Falls. From Interstate 94, take exit number 57 for State Highway 210 East. Turn north at the end of the ramp. Drive 1 mile. Look for large brown and white entrance sign on the right.
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The Prairie Wetlands
Learning Center facility is situated on 330 acres of scenic prairie with native
and restored areas encompassing 28 wetlands and 3.5 miles of trails. The lands
and trails are open for hiking or snowshoeing year-round. A paved 1/2-mile
trail and floating bridge is accessible for visitors with disabilities. The
Visitor Center houses an exhibit area, the Bluestem Store, 4 classrooms and an
education greenhouse. The Center provides environmental education and
interpretation of the prairie pothole region for learners of all ages. Follow
the Facebook page and website to learn more about US Fish and Wildlife Service
nature programs, birding, wildlife watching opportunities and citizen science
activities. www.facebook.com/prairiewetlands www.fws.gov/refuge/fergusfallswmd
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Rates
There is no charge to enter, park, visit, or use the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center unless otherwise noted.
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Green Practices
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Passive solar buildings with some automated sensor lighting.
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
What's Nearby
Mentioned In

Wild flower at Blue Mounds State Park

Swans at the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

Dog jumping off a dock into Ottertail Lake at sunset / Allie Hoeft

Hiking Hallaway Hill near Pelican Rapids / Micah Kvidt