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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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A Place for the Birds: The Legacy of Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

A Place for the Birds: The Legacy of Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

Shepherd, Jessica
Ross, Mark D.

Hardcover

BirdsEnvironmental StudiesNature Writing

ISBN10: 1954896727
ISBN13: 9781954896727
Publisher: Fathom Pub. Co.
Published: Mar 10 2026
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

History of Fairbanks home to Migratory Visitors

In the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska, an oasis is held in trust for residents and travelers alike. Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, an expanse of farm fields ringed by forested lands, provides a quiet place to walk, ski, or simply enjoy lunch. Surrounded by businesses, housing developments, and a four-lane highway, this three-square-mile remnant of farmland, complete with a quaint turn-of-the-century farmhouse and two handsome barns, has somehow escaped urbanization. The fields are gently rolling and free of permafrost, making them ideal for urban development. Instead, geese, ducks, and Lesser Sandhill Cranes by the thousands make use of the fields each spring and fall. And in winter, the land is a mecca for area dog mushers and skiers. What is the history behind the homey farmhouse and the Midwestern-style barns? And how is it that this farm gained refuge status?

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