The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting the public to visit to a national wildlife refuge during National Wildlife Refuge Week (October 12-18, 2014). Since 1995, refuges across the country have celebrated National Wildlife Refuge Week in early October … Continued
Acadia National Park was recently named “America’s Favorite Place” by ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA) based on a nationwide poll of viewers. GMA asked viewers to nominate their favorite place in America in an online poll earlier this month, and … Continued
July is a busy month at most U.S. national wildlife refuges. Activities include wildlife watching, birding, kayaking, educational camps, photography, seminars, and more. Farallon National Wildlife Refuge Boat Tours July 11 -12 In honor of the 50th anniversary of the … Continued
World Fish Migration Day will be celebrated on May 24, 2014. In order to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish, World Fish Migration Day features a variety of local events held around the world. For … Continued
Outdoor activities on national wildlife refuges help stimulate the economy and generate funding for wildlife conservation, according to Banking on Nature, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report. The report found that refuges pumped $2.4 billion into the U.S. economy. … Continued