http://www.fws.gov/refuges/ Wild Angles is a reliable source of news about environmental issues, initiatives and events in the National Wildlife Refuge System, the world’s premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife and plants. en Copyright 2010 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:36:41 GMT Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:36:41 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.2 http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/2012_FebruaryEvents.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:35:24 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/2012_FebruaryEvents.html.1327685801033.3 http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/2012_MarchEvents.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:35:24 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/2012_MarchEvents.html.1327685801033.2 http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/2012_AprilEvents.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:35:24 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/2012_AprilEvents.html.1327685801033.1 National wildlife refuges teem with fascinating creatures and exciting, free or low-cost events. See a complete calendar of refuge special events. The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the nation’s premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife and plants. <p>National wildlife refuges teem with fascinating creatures and exciting, free or low-cost events. See a complete <a href="http://www.fws.gov/refuges/SpecialEvents/FWS_SpecialEventsCalendar.cfm">calendar of refuge special events</a>.  The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the nation’s premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife and plants. </p> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:40:09 GMT unlinked.1314971330511.3 Masses of butterflies. Songbirds headed south. Chipmunks scurrying in crisp crimson leaves. Fall’s natural wonders complement a host of scheduled activities and festivals on national wildlife refuges. Masses of butterflies. Songbirds headed south. Chipmunks scurrying in crisp crimson leaves. <br /> Fall’s natural wonders complement a host of scheduled activities and festivals on national wildlife refuges. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201109_SeasonalHappenings.html Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:40:09 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201109_SeasonalHappenings.html.1314971330511.2 Many refuges will host special Refuge Week events during the week of October 9 through 15 to celebrate America’s majestic wildlife heritage. Many refuges will host special Refuge Week events during the week of October 9 through 15 to celebrate America’s majestic wildlife heritage. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201109_NationalWildlifeRefugeWeek.html Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:40:09 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201109_NationalWildlifeRefugeWeek.html.1314971330511.1 You don’t have to go far to adventure this summer. Thrills abound on national wildlife refuges — along with views of creatures you don’t see every day. Paddle trips, fishing rodeos, butterfly counts and scavenger hunts in the night sky are just some of the adventures planned. See a complete calendar of refuge special events. The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife and plants. There is a National Wildlife Refuge within an hour’s drive of most major U.S. cities. <p>You don’t have to go far to adventure this summer. Thrills abound on national wildlife refuges &mdash; along with views of creatures you don’t see every day. Paddle trips, fishing rodeos, butterfly counts and scavenger hunts in the night sky are just some of the adventures planned. See a complete <a href="http://www.fws.gov/refuges/SpecialEvents/FWS_SpecialEventsCalendar.cfm" target="_blank">calendar of refuge special events</a>.  </p> <p>The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife and plants. There is a National Wildlife Refuge within an hour’s drive of most major U.S. cities.</p> http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201106_NationalFishingBoatingWeek.html Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:47:01 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201106_NationalFishingBoatingWeek.html.1309963661506.2 Summer’s winding down, but not the excitement on national wildlife refuges. Fall is a season of color and drama as species prepare to migrate south or hunker down for the cold months ahead. Events on refuges capture that excitement. <p>Summer’s winding down, but not the excitement on national wildlife refuges. Fall is a season of color and drama as species prepare to migrate south or hunker down for the cold months ahead. Events on refuges capture that excitement.<strong></strong></p> http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201106_RefugeEventsCalendar.html Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:47:01 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201106_RefugeEventsCalendar.html.1309963661506.1 Many refuges will hold festivals, bird walks and other events in May to mark International Migratory Bird Day. The day calls attention to the remarkable flights of some 350 bird species between their wintering grounds in South and Central America and their North American nesting habitats. Many refuges will hold festivals, bird walks and other events in May to mark <a href="http://www.birdday.org/birdday/explorers-map">International Migratory Bird Day</a>. The day calls attention to the remarkable flights of some 350 bird species between their wintering grounds in South and Central America and their North American nesting habitats. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201105_CelebrateInternationalMigratoryBirdDay.html Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:12:57 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201105_CelebrateInternationalMigratoryBirdDay.html.1303917199920.3 What better time to teach a child to fish than on National Fishing and Boating Week, and what better place than a national wildlife refuge? Many refuges will host youth fishing derbies and other public events in June to mark this yearly celebration of fishing and boating, sponsored by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. What better time to teach a child to fish than on National Fishing and Boating Week, and what better place than a national wildlife refuge? Many refuges will host youth fishing derbies and other public events in June to mark this yearly celebration of fishing and boating, sponsored by the <a href="http://www.takemefishing.org">Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation</a>. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201105_NationalFishingBoatingWeek.html Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:12:57 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201105_NationalFishingBoatingWeek.html.1303917199920.2 The return of warm weather brings a slew of events to national wildlife refuges. The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife and plants. There is a national wildlife refuge within an hour’s drive of most major U.S. cities. Here are some events slated for May 2011 and following months. The return of warm weather brings a slew of events to national wildlife refuges. The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife and plants. There is a national wildlife refuge within an hour’s drive of most major U.S. cities. Here are some events slated for May 2011 and following months. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201105_RefugeEventsCalendar.html Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:12:57 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201105_RefugeEventsCalendar.html.1303917199920.1 Scores of national wildlife refuges will hold open houses and other public events to celebrate the Refuge System’s 108th birthday on March 14, 2011. Scores of national wildlife refuges will hold open houses and other public events to celebrate the Refuge System’s 108th birthday on March 14, 2011. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_HappyBirthdayNationalWildifeRefugeSystem.html Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:26:47 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_HappyBirthdayNationalWildifeRefugeSystem.html.1299529649719.6 Earth Day, April 22, has been set aside since 1970 to celebrate the earth’s richness, recognize its fragility and educate people about protecting the planet. Many refuges will host public events. Earth Day, April 22, has been set aside since 1970 to celebrate the earth’s richness, recognize its fragility and educate people about protecting the planet. Many refuges will host public events. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_CleanRefugeEarthDay.html Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:26:47 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_CleanRefugeEarthDay.html.1299529649719.5 Many refuges will host public events in June to mark this annual celebration of fishing and boating, sponsored by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. Many refuges will host public events in June to mark this annual celebration of fishing and boating, sponsored by the <a href="http://www.fws.gov/scripts/exit.cfm?link=http://www.takemefishing.org">Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation</a>. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_CelebrateNationalFishingBoatingWeek.html Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:26:47 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_CelebrateNationalFishingBoatingWeek.html.1299529649719.4 With so many national wildlife refuges located near one of the nation’s four major flyways, it’s no wonder refuges are favorite bird festival sites. Many festivals occur in April and May to coincide with spring migration and International Migratory Bird Day. With so many national wildlife refuges located near one of the nation’s four major flyways, it’s no wonder refuges are favorite bird festival sites. Many festivals occur in April and May to coincide with spring migration and <a href="http://www.fws.gov/scripts/exit.cfm?link=http://www.birdday.org/birdday/explorers-map">International Migratory Bird Day</a>. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_FocusonBirdFestival.html Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:26:47 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_FocusonBirdFestival.html.1299529649719.3 Plan ahead. National Wildlife Refuge Week, observed the second week in October, celebrates the important conservation work of America’s 553 national wildlife refuges. Plan ahead. National Wildlife Refuge Week, observed the second week in October, celebrates the important conservation work of America’s 553 national wildlife refuges. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_NationalWildlifeRefugeWeek.html Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:26:47 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_NationalWildlifeRefugeWeek.html.1299529649719.2 There is a National Wildlife Refuge within an hour’s drive of most major U.S. cities. Here is a sampling of upcoming refuge events. There is a National Wildlife Refuge within an hour’s drive of most major U.S. cities. Here is a sampling of upcoming refuge events. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_RefugeEventsCalendar.html Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:26:47 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201103_RefugeEventsCalendar.html.1299529649719.1 In several large-scale efforts, Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge is monitoring the flight and feeding habits of birds and bats to help guide the placement of ocean energy projects, better predict the impacts of climate change and help the refuge prioritize habitat enhancement projects. In several large-scale efforts, Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge is monitoring the flight and feeding habits of birds and bats to help guide the placement of ocean energy projects, better predict the impacts of climate change and help the refuge prioritize habitat enhancement projects. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_TrackingBirdsandBatsGulfMaine.html Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:42:44 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_TrackingBirdsandBatsGulfMaine.html.1294065856684.8 Along coasts worldwide, marine debris fouls beaches and threatens wildlife that swallow or get tangled in discarded nets and floating bits of plastic, metal and glass. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with international partners to address the growing problem. In March the Service will take part in an international conference on marine debris in Hawaii that it hopes will inspire follow-up action. Along coasts worldwide, marine debris fouls beaches and threatens wildlife that swallow or get tangled in discarded nets and floating bits of plastic, metal and glass. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with international partners to address the growing problem. In March the Service will take part in an international conference on marine debris in Hawaii that it hopes will inspire follow-up action. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_MarineDebrisThreatGrows.html Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:42:44 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_MarineDebrisThreatGrows.html.1294065856684.7 More kids are getting in on the Christmas Bird Count, a wildlife survey and citizen-science project that takes place worldwide and on many national wildlife refuges in January. Some refuges are reporting success with a new offshoot of the traditional National Audubon event — the Christmas/Winter Bird Count for Kids, aimed at youngsters, age 8 to 18. More kids are getting in on the Christmas Bird Count, a wildlife survey and citizen-science project that takes place worldwide and on many national wildlife refuges in January. Some refuges are reporting success with a new offshoot of the traditional National Audubon event &mdash; the Christmas/Winter Bird Count for Kids, aimed at youngsters, age 8 to 18. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_A%20Bird%20Count%20Just%20for%20Kids.html Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:42:44 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_A%20Bird%20Count%20Just%20for%20Kids.html.1294065856684.6 Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in Montana is renowned as a dinosaur fossil site, but the discovery of a prehistoric sea creature called a plesiosaur on the refuge has scientists particularly intrigued. Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in Montana is renowned as a dinosaur fossil site, but the discovery of a prehistoric sea creature called a plesiosaur on the refuge has scientists particularly intrigued. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_OnRefugeRealRelic.html Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:42:44 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_OnRefugeRealRelic.html.1294065856684.5 Cindy Dohner, Southeast Regional Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will discuss the natural resource damage assessment process and restoration challenges after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as a panelist at "Our Changing Oceans" national conference in January in Washington, D.C. Cindy Dohner, Southeast Regional Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will discuss the natural resource damage assessment process and restoration challenges after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as a panelist at "Our Changing Oceans" national conference in January in Washington, D.C. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_OceansConferenceSpotlightGulfCleanup.html Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:42:44 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_OceansConferenceSpotlightGulfCleanup.html.1294065856684.4 Tyler Hotten, 18, a high school senior in Underwood, North Dakota, got his wish this summer: a chance to work outdoors. After two months of mowing, weed trimming, goose banding and other labor at Audubon National Wildlife Refuge, he also came away with something more: an interest in a career in wildlife conservation. "If you like being outside, it's the job for you," he says. That's just what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service likes to hear. The Service increased youth employment more than 50 percent in fiscal year 2010, exceeding the Department of the Interior's goals. Tyler Hotten, 18, a high school senior in Underwood, North Dakota, got his wish this summer: a chance to work outdoors. After two months of mowing, weed trimming, goose banding and other labor at Audubon National Wildlife Refuge, he also came away with something more: an interest in a career in wildlife conservation. "If you like being outside, it's the job for you," he says. <br /> <br /> That's just what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service likes to hear. The Service increased youth employment more than 50 percent in fiscal year 2010, exceeding the Department of the Interior's goals. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_FishandWildlifeServiceHiresMoreYouth.html Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:42:44 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_FishandWildlifeServiceHiresMoreYouth.html.1294065856684.3 Fifteen projects that promote the use of national wildlife refuges as outdoor classrooms will receive funding in 2011 from the Nature of Learning program, a federal-private consortium co-sponsored by the National Wildlife Refuge System. Fifteen projects that promote the use of national wildlife refuges as outdoor classrooms will receive funding in 2011 from the Nature of Learning program, a federal-private consortium co-sponsored by the National Wildlife Refuge System. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_OutdoorClassroomProjectsWinFunding.html Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:42:44 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_OutdoorClassroomProjectsWinFunding.html.1294065856684.2 Here is a sampling of upcoming refuge events: Here is a sampling of upcoming refuge events: http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_RefugeEventsCalendar.html Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:42:44 GMT http://www.fws.gov/refuges/MediaTipsheet/Stories/201012_RefugeEventsCalendar.html.1294065856684.1