The Prairie Wind Nature Store is operated by volunteers with the Friends of the Refuge - Mississippi River Pools 7 & 8.

Open Tuesday - Saturday (April to October) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Open Tuesday to Friday (Nov. to March) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All proceeds support Refuge projects and educational opportunities for the surrounding communities.


Leopold Bench Kit….Not available in 2023

Make your own outdoor Aldo Leopold Bench.  Your kit includes everything you need for a 4-ft. bench:  pre-drilled, brown pressure-treated lumber, hardware and assembly instructions. 

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Kit: $75.00, Assembly Fee: $10.00

Pick-up at the Refuge Visitor Center on Brice Prairie