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

Background: Spanish for ‘the meadows,’ Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge’s dates as far back as 8,000 BC when early North Americans inhabited the high plains area. The area is full of rich history, and you can even catch a glimpse of the famous Hermit's Peak here!Strategically located at the...
Duties and Expectations Duties include a variety of maintenance tasks, as well as occasional work with other Refuge staff members from various divisions. RV Pads are the only housing options at the National Elk Refuge.DutiesPerform activities of a general nature necessary for the proper operation,...
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is seeking enthusiastic resident volunteers to support two refuge visitor centers and other refuge programs. The Pea Island and Coastal North Carolina Refuges Gateway Visitor Centers and gift shops see thousands of visitors monthly. Located along the Outer Banks...

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.

Fish and Wildlife staff conducting the Young Explorer's Club program for a group of children.
Join us the 1st Tuesday of every month for the Young Explorer's Club, an environmental education program specifically developed for 3 & 4 year-olds.
Dissecting trout in the animal science class/Mountain Home
For the past 10 years Thomas Anderson (Trey) has been a guest speaker in the Animal Science Class at the Mountain Home High School. This includes kids in 10th-12th grades. Each time, he speaks to two classes with 15-20 kids per class. They discuss careers that involve the resources that are...

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.

All of March

Fine artist Amanda Spaid of Greenbelt has hung her lovely work at Hollingworth before, as well as at the Watkins Nature Center, Brookside Gardens and Wheaton Regional Park. She has worked with many media, but describes her recent favorites as acrylic and...

Patuxent Research Refuge
National Wildlife Visitor Center
Outdoor Activity

Join Naturalist Louise Bacon-Ogden for a fun and informative walk along the Shorebird Loop Trail on the first Wednesday of each month.

Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Salmon Creek Unit - Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center
 

EWWWW, but COOL too. Join us Wednesday anytime between 3-4pm to get a first-hand “taste” in owl pellet dissection. After dissecting a pellet, you’ll get to look through a microscope at the contents of the pellet and see up close the fine details of what an owl had eaten.

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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Visitor Center

Get Involved Stories

Member of the Massachusetts National Guard Biathlon Team stands in a shooting lane aiming at targets.
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The Path to Shooting Sport Participation Starts Close to Home
For many Americans watching, this biathlon can feel a world away. A snow-packed European venue. Pricey carbon-fiber skis. Precision rifles built for elite competition. Yet the discipline, marksmanship, and participation in shooting sports are anything but foreign. They are deeply rooted here at...
A doe nursing a fawn in a grassy field
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How plant choices shape deer and pollinator lives
Are you looking to attract more deer to your hunting grounds while also supporting vital pollinator populations? Learn how strategic planting of broadleaf forbs can enhance your hunting success and contribute to a thriving ecosystem. Discover the key plants that not only nourish deer but also...
Hunter and dog during a pheasant hunt in Vermont
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In the Field, Hunting Dogs Drive Partnership, Success, and Spending
Hunting dogs can enhance the outdoor experience, sustain participation in outdoor pursuits, and help ensure that traditions rooted in stewardship continue. The thousands of hunting dogs, the millions spent annually, and the shared bond between hunters and canines show that dogs can be an integral...
Future of Conservation Podcast
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From Fish Cars to Freezers: The Future of Fisheries
From milk cans packed with ice to freezers preserving fish genetics, fisheries conservation has always been about innovation. In our latest episode of The Future of Conservation Podcast, we explore how U.S. Fish...
Future of Conservation Podcast
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Conservation at 250: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
We’re celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a special podcast series exploring the past, present, and future of American conservation. Hear powerful stories from leaders across the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Tribal leaders, historians, refuge and hatchery experts, and the people who’ve...
Two California students watch classroom tank.
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West Coast Schools Turn Small Tanks Into Big Lessons
Along the West Coast, salmon and trout are threads in the cultural fabric. They have sustained Native Tribes, fueled the economies of entire towns, and sparked wonder in countless anglers. They have even found their way into thousands of schools. Through state fish and wildlife agency salmon and...