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

Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge is 9,000 acres of land that is actively managed to create and maintain optimal wildlife habitat, which makes it a very attractive location for a diversity of wildlife as well as visitors. This refuge is a wonderful location for fishing, kayaking, wildlife...
Volunteer positions available at Jackson NFH. Hatchery located a half mile from south entrance to Teton National Park in recreation destination Jackson, Wyoming. Recruiting tour guides. Work schedule is 28 hrs/week. Housing available. Join staff and 5 plus other volunteers at Jackson NFH this fall...
Visitor Center Hosts needed for November & December 2024Ash Meadows is the Galapagos of the Mojave DesertAsh Meadows National Wildlife Refuge [AMNWR] is an internationally recognized site for the conservation of 26 endemic plant and animal species that live amongst the 50 springs and seeps in...

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.

Regulations.gov

Events

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

Outdoor Activity
 

Join us as we walk for habitat and health!Walk for the Wild and explore the sights and sounds of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Walk for the Wild is an effort to demonstrate our commitment to deepening human connections with nature and to protect the thriving ecosystems we...

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Minnesota Greenway
Special Observance

In recognition of the first Sunday of National Wildlife Refuge Week, all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission October 13, 2024.

(The entrance fee waiver does...

  • Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
  • Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
  • Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

and 26 others

Outdoor Activity
The Big Sit is for novice and experienced birders or all ages. The Big Sit will be located on the back patio behind the Lost Valley Visitor Center and the marsh overlook at the north end of the center. Take Harts Rd west off of Rte 31 between Ringwood and Richmond, IL and follow the signs to the...
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge
Lost Valley Visitor Center

Get Involved Stories

Wetlands under a blue sky with clouds
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National award comes home to the midwest
The National Wildlife Refuge Association who supports more than 200 organizations, has named their wildlife refuge award winners for 2024 and we could not be more proud to see that Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge were recognized as the Refuge Friends Group of the Year. Take a moment...
Kupu member Matt Reardon removing invasive vines (Mikania micrantha)
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Experience Ritidian in a new way!
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woman reels in small fish while man watches intently
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Report Offers a Snapshot of Hunters and Anglers in the U.S.
Released last year, the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation indicates that hunting and fishing remain highly important outdoor pursuits in the United States. However, there are a number of indications that participation in fishing and hunting has been...
Visitors on a large black walkway at top a bluff are walking and making chalk art. The walk way is surrounded by lush green vegetation and an ocean cove can be seen on the left side.
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National Wildlife Refuge Week Oct. 15-19
Every second full week of October National Wildlife Refuge Week celebrates the great network of lands and waters that conserves and protects America’s precious wildlife heritage.
Colorful animals illustration
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Conectando a los niños de habla hispana con la naturaleza
La misión del Servicio consiste en conservar la naturaleza y conectar a las personas con ella para el beneficio de las futuras generaciones. Realizamos este trabajo donde se encuentran las personas: en los paisajes, sí, pero también en nuestros espacios digitales. Y a pesar de nuestro nombre, la...
Colorful animals illustration
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Connecting Spanish-speaking Kids with Nature
The Service mission is about conserving nature – and connecting people with nature – for the benefit of future generations. We do this work where people are - on the landscape, yes, but also in our digital spaces. And despite our name, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conservation mission extends...