Our mission begins with the words, "Working with others." We invite you to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places for today and for generations to come.

You can get involved by volunteering, partnering, sampling learning opportunities, taking part in education programs, and attending events. You can also comment on proposed rules and notices. Here’s how.

Volunteering

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Common Volunteer Opportunities

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge hosts Resident Volunteers year round. Resident Volunteers staff our Visitor Center and Gift Shop, assist with light maintenance duties, and also are given the opportunity to train for and assist in presenting educational programs to the public. Visitor center...
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge hosts Resident Volunteers year round. Our RV site is located on the refuge in East Lake NC, about 15 miles from our visitor center / headquarters in Manteo NC. Each site has electric (30/50amp), water and sewer hook-up, and a laundry and bath house with...
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula in Hyde County, North Carolina. Established in 1934, the 50,180-acre Refuge consists of open water, marsh, forest and croplands. The centerpiece of the Refuge is the shallow Lake Mattamuskeet. At 40,100 acres, it is...

Careers and Internships

Are you passionate about conservation, science, nature, plants and wildlife? A career with us might be just what you’re looking for. It might also be the ticket if you’re into law enforcement, information technology, maintenance, real estate, engineering, communication, cartography, finance, budgeting and more. 

Join us in advancing our mission of working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance, fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. 

Partnering With FWS

Partners are valuable allies to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and play a vital role in meeting the Service's conservation goals.

Featured Partners

Here are just a few of our nationals partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.

Learning Opportunities

We offer many types of learning opportunities including formal and informal training. Some of the education we offer includes job training, career enhancement training, and education for environmental or technical professionals and students.

Education Programs

The Fish and Wildlife Service offers many great education programs.

Young Explorers Club Flyer
Calling all preschoolers! The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge hosts a monthly environmental education program geared specifically for 3- and 4-year old children. The programs are held the 1st Tuesday of each month, from 10 - 11 AM, and feature a different nature-related topic. Young Explorer's...
Albatross on Midway Atoll surrounded by marine debris.
Give your student's a first hand experience by dissecting a bolus in your classroom! Learn about the effects of marine debris on sea birds. Request boluses for your class and use activity sheets, pictures, and videos to better inform the future generation of conservationists on the impacts of...

Proposed Rules and Notices Open for Comment

Rulemaking is the policy-making process for agencies of the federal government. Each rule goes through a structured reviewing timeline, including a period for public comments. View policy open for public comment on regulations.gov.

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Events

The Fish and Wildlife Service hosts many public events at sites across the country.

Outdoor Activity
Join a Ranger for a bird identification walk at the Refuge! Learn bird calls, bird identification, and other avian facts. All skill levels welcome! Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Photographers are welcome as well. The walks are at the Visitor Center on Waverly Road, 8:30 to 10:...
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge Visitor Center and Headquarters
Outdoor Activity
The program has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 15th, due to inclement weather. Join us on our monthly guided bird walk along some of the Beall trails! The walk starts at 9am at the Beall parking area and will be approximately 2-3 miles along pavement and dirt trails. Please dress...
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Beall Parking Lot

Take an educational walk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers! Discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes - each week guarantee different species! Walk will meet by visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. There are restrooms near...

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Get Involved Stories

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America's Wild Read Discussion Questions for A Woman Among Wolves
The USFWS Library invites you to our Wild Read book discussion featuring A Woman Among Wolves by Diane K. Boyd on Thursday, February 27 at 3 PM ET. We will be joined by the author to discuss her compelling memoir.
Large pool of water surrounded by low tundra grasses under cloud covered sky.
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Need a New Resolution?
Instead of going with the same old resolution, consider trying something new this year. Try broadening the scope of your resolution from personal health and well-being to environmental health and well-being.
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Introducing the Newest FWS Podcast: The Future of Conservation
We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new podcast series titled, Future of Conservation. ​This series is all about the future of wildlife conservation—exploring the cutting-edge science, innovative ideas, and passionate people working to protect our planet and its species.
Purple prairie clover, purple coneflower and yellow coneflower in a native pollinator garden
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Top plants for your pollinator garden
Ready to plant a pollinator garden? We wanted to recommend some plants to get you started! No matter where you're located, use this list to get started with pollinator plants native to your area. Be sure to include varieties that bloom from early spring through late fall to support pollinators...
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Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Compatibility Determinations
Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge is seeking public review and comment on its Draft Compatibility Determinations on a variety of public uses.
Group of clustered monarch butterflies in a eucalyptus tree.
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Mariposas monarcas en California
¡Las increíbles mariposas monarcas han regrasado! ¡Tal vez las has visto buscando plantas de néctar por aquí en el Condado de Ventura! Muchos conocen los famosos santuarios de las mariposas monarcas en los Estados de Michoacán y México, que dan refugio a millones de mariposas monarca cada...