Friends of Creamer's Field is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing educational family programs at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge.
1300 College Rd. Fairbanks, AK
Joined February 2010
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Migration season is in full swing, but not everyone is on the go! Alaskan winter is imminent, and it's getting colder every day. Some species bundle up, some couldn't be bothered, and some are getting out of here as fast as they can.
Ladies, if he:
-doesn't text you back
-won't post you on IG
-forages for mixed seeds and insects
-migrates thousands of miles every year
-is a prehistoric, highly vocal wetland bird
He's not your man, he's a Sandhill Crane
Species spotlight: White Admiral Butterfly! Keep an eye out for these striking and charismatic creatures at the refuge this month. Unlike most butterflies, the White Admiral rarely visits flowers, and instead can be found "puddling" on rotting fruit or animal scat!
Enter for your chance to win round-trip Alaska Airlines tickets for two by entering our Fall Migration Raffle!
Ticket prices are $10 each or three for $25. The drawing will take place on August 23 at 5:00 PM.
Tickets can be purchased online here: bit.ly/3THNjOT
Kick off the 29th Annual Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival with an evening of live music, dancing, and community at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge!
We're excited to welcome Fireweed Fiddleon Sunday, August 16, at 6:00 PM.
$5 suggested donation.
We are currently seeking donations for the 2026 Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival Silent Auction!
Donations are requested by Wednesday, August 19 and can be dropped off at the Farmhouse Visitor Center 9:30 AM–5:00 PM, daily.
Join us at the Broadside Theater for our screening of "The Million Dollar Duck"! August 25th at 10pm. Chairs will be provided, or bring your own! Popcorn and hot chocolate will be available. Hope to see you there!
Have your nature poetry featured along the refuge trails at the 2026 Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival! To submit, print your work on an 8.5x11 page and drop it off at the Farmhouse Visitor Center or email it to [email protected]. Deadline is August 15th.
And just like that, fall migration is upon us! The 2026 Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festivalwill be taking place August 17-23, with events happening throughout the week leading up to the festival weekend on August 22-23!
Species spotlight: Dwarf Dogwood! Have you seen these flowers at the refuge? Take a closer look: there's more than meets the eye with this unique perennial shrub! Just another reminder of how incredible the natural world can be if you stop to investigate.
Calling all Alaska authors and illustrators! Interested in participating in our book fair event at the 2026 Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane festival? Fill out our Google form to apply! Must be available Sunday, August 23rd to participate. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Species Spotlight: Chamaenerion angustifolium, better known as fireweed! Alaskans might know this one as a symbolic marker of the turn of the seasons, watching the countdown to winter through the changes in fireweed's blossoms.
The latest edition of Sounds & Sights with artist-naturalist Mark D. Ross features a surprising addition to this summer's birdsong lineup! Discover which unexpected visitor has joined the chorus and listen to the episode here: fm.kuac.org/2026-07-12/cream…
What a fun afternoon of history, agriculture, and ice cream! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Creamer’s Dairy Day on Sunday. A special thank you to Alaska Range Dairy for bringing up three special guests from Delta and sharing their wonderful products with the community!
Our Spring Migration Silent Auction is now open—featuring unique local experiences and one-of-a-kind items.
Every bid supports education, conservation, and connections to nature through Friends of Creamer’s Field.
Start bidding: bit.ly/4mFi3ub
Meg's Eats & Treats will be serving up delicious food at the Spring Migration Celebration! Stop by, grab lunch, and help us welcome the birds back to Creamer’s Field.
Spring Migration Celebration is happening Saturday, April 25, from 11am - 4pm!
THEM Processed Goods will be offering FREE block printing at Spring Migration Celebration!
Please bring clothing or fabric that can be ironed on site or tumble dried at home to heat-set the ink.
Spring Migration Celebration is happening Saturday, April 25, from 11am–4pm!
We’re looking for volunteers for Spring Migration Celebration on Saturday, April 25!
We’d love to have you join us for a fun, bird-filled day at the Refuge.
Interested? Fill out this form: forms.gle/r2v7WcH3NzvqwUMn7
