WHO WE ARE
Friends of Creamer's Field is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID# 92-0137107) dedicated to providing educational opportunities and family programs at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. The refuge comprises approximately 2,200 acres of fields, woods, and wetlands in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The front field area and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Buildings are located on the northern edge of the City of Fairbanks.
Our Mission is "Inspiring environmental stewardship and lifelong learning through experience, awareness, appreciation and conservation of the natural and historic resources of Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge."
Friends of Creamer’s Field works collaboratively with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADFG) and other community partners to deliver education programs at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. We operate out of the Farmhouse Visitor Center, the original Creamer family farmhouse (circa 1908), which features interpretive exhibits on migratory birds and the historic dairy complex. In addition to our schedule of programs and events, we serve as the fiscal sponsor for Camp Habitat, a summer day camp during the months of June and July.
We couldn't begin to accomplish our mission without the dedication and commitment of the Fairbanks community. We have over 100 active volunteers who continually provide support to Friends of Creamer's Field with their time. Volunteers assist with programs & events, are trained to lead guided nature walks on the Refuge, and work as Hosts in the Farmhouse Visitor Center.
OUR TEAM
Lauren Puleo
Youth Education and Research Coordinator
(907) 888-7304
OUR BOARD
Becky Hassebroek, President
Anne Ruggles, Vice-President
Dave Vick, Treasurer
Jamie Marschner, Secretary
Carol Davis, Board Member
Riga Grubis, Board Member
Kirstin Hunter, Board Member
Arthur Hussey, Board Member
Jerry Lipka, Board Member
Tom Schneider, Board Member
George Happ (Emeritus)
Roxy Creamer (Emeritus)
William Holman (Emeritus)
Cathie Harms-Tordoff (Emeritus)
- Do you love visiting Creamer's Field Refuge?
- Do those visits enhance your outdoor experiences?
- Do you want to make sure the Refuge is protected and will always be here?
If you answered 'YES' to any of the above questions, please consider joining our VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS with the Friends of Creamer's Field. Contact our Executive Director, Grace Nelson at director@friendsofcreamersfield.org for more information.
OUR COLLABORATORS