Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a Maintenance and Infrastructure Fellow this summer!
Fellows will work on mission-critical projects such as: maintenance, engineering, program and data analysis, climate change climate change
Climate change includes both global warming driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. Though there have been previous periods of climatic change, since the mid-20th century humans have had an unprecedented impact on Earth's climate system and caused change on a global scale.
Learn more about climate change adaptation and coordination, hydrology, construction management, & administration. Benefits include: hands-on learning/training, paid orientation with travel, mentorship/professional development, living allowance ($800/week), housing, relocation assistance, health insurance option, & non-competitive hiring eligibility (with successful completion of fellowship).
The fellowships are paid, include benefits, and are typically 26 weeks with the possibility to extend up to 156 weeks (3 years). Requirements for eligibility include: availability to serve 12 months, high school diploma/GED, 18-30 years old (veterans up to age 35), U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Apply here --> https://www.mobilizegreen.org/fws-fellowships
Visit Us
National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. We offer a variety of wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities, so it'll be easy to discover your nature connection at Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge.
Fees
- General entrance is free!
- There is a $10 fee to use the boat ramp. Please see our motorized boating section under activities for details.
Activities
Visitors looking to immerse in nature can enjoy miles of trails or get a pass to launch their boat for a day on the water. History buffs might discover the World War II bunker and gun barrel while others spend time at the saltmarsh overlook or bicycling on a trail.
Trails
Our trails guide you through the timeless nature and surprising history of our refuge.
Related Documents
Other Facilities in the Complex
We are managed as part of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, this group of sites protect similar habitat types and wildlife. This means common management needs can be applied toward a common purpose throughout the Complex.
Rules and Policies
Help us protect habitat and keep both you and our wildlife safe by following all rules and policies during your visit. Keep in mind that unless explicitly posted as a nature trail, public road, parking lot, or building, all areas of the refuge are closed to public entry. If you can't find information about your desired activity, give us a call!
Locations
A great place to start your day, the visitor center invites you to revisit the past. Discover treasures of the ocean and land at the Touch Table. Explore the habitats protected by the Refuge. Enhance your experience with a wildlife video. Learn about the Journey of the Monarch while pretending you are a Monarch butterfly biologist! Count all the migrating birds depicted in displays. Visit the Butterfly Garden. Whatever your interest, the Visitor Center is a great place to begin an exploration of the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia and Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuges are located off Route 13 in Virginia just north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
- From Route 13 go East on Seaside Road (Rt 600)
- Follow Seaside Rd for about 450 feet and turn right at the Visitor Center Access Road
- The parking lot is at the end of this road (~750 feet)
Staff offices are located at the refuge's headquarters. Pease call to schedule an appointment.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia and Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuges are located off Route 13 in Virginia just north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
- From Route 13 go East on Seaside Road (Rt 600)
- Follow Seaside Rd for about 0.3 mile to the intersection with Fitchett Rd
- Turn right to drive South on Fitchett for ¼ mile, Refuge Headquarters is on the left.