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National Wildlife Refuges do not stand alone in the effort to preserve our nation's wild things. Many organizations and individuals contribute thousands of hours to our wildlife refuges and local communities by planting trees, battling invasive species, and by providing visitor outreach and education programs. Friends groups serve as advocates for our refuges and natural areas at the local, region, and national level. With these extra voices and hands at work, today's conservation projects are making a difference on our refuges and for our wildlife.

Become a Friend of the Ridgefield NWR?

The Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting educational programs, increasing public awareness, and cultural resources of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. To learn more about this important organization follow this link: Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Fall/Winter Habitat Restoration Activities

Tree Planting

Saturdays: Nov 7, 21, Dec 5, Jan 23, Feb 6, 20. We will plant potted and bare root trees and cuttings under oaks and on floodplain habitat. Shovels and other tools will be provided.

Ivy Removal

Wednesdays: Nov 18, Dec 9, Jan 27, Feb 24. We will cut and pull English ivy, bag the plants and load into a truck for removal.

Tree Plantation Repair

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Feb 3, 10, March 6, 10. We will tend plantings, remove/repair tree tubes, protectors, fencing, and otherwise take care of our plantings.

To learn more: click here

To sign up contact:
lori_summers@fws.gov
360-887-3883
or
lynn_cornelius@fws.gov
360-887-3883 x: 14

Educational Activities - Plankhouse Tours and Nature Walks

How would you like to be a part of the most exciting natural and cultural history project in the Portland/Vancouver area? Are you the type of person who enjoys speaking to and greeting visitors and teaching students? Does working in a natural setting among the sounds of birds in trees and wetlands appeal to you?

If you said YES! to any of the above, then becoming a refuge volunteer guiding students and visitors through the Plankhouse and on the Oaks to Wetlands Trail is for you! No experience necessary, just enthusiasm and love for our local natural and cultural resources.

Contact Us if you're interested in joining our volunteer team.

 

Volunteer/Partnership Opportunities

If you'd like to help the Refuge, Contact Us about becoming a refuge volunteer, a member of the non-profit Friends of Ridgefield NWR group, or if you belong to an organization interested in forming a partnership with the Refuge.

Periodically, the Refuge staff will host a volunteer training session or will seek help through internships. Check the Special Events, Programs & Refuge News section of this website for more information.

Employment Opportunities

If you are looking for a career with the Fish and Wildlife Service and would like an updated list of employment opportunities, visit USAJOBS website. Listing on this website include job vacancies for all Federal agencies.