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Video: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. members Kelsey Burks, Sierra Snyder and Cynthia Ofosu spent the day at Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge.

National Wildlife Refuges Now on Zeta Phi Beta Sisters To-do List

September 24, 2018

Patuxent Research Refuge in Maryland refreshes Sierra Snyder, a summer intern at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and two of her Zeta Phi Beta Sorority sisters. And despite having to touch slimy worms, the visit connected them to the marvels of nature.
Sierra and her Zeta Sisters Take a Breath of Fresh Air »
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Wayne Hubbard is the co-founder of Urban American Outdoors, outdoors in a fatigue outfit holding a bow.

Wayne Hubbard is the co-founder of Urban American Outdoors, which encourages and facilitates diversity in the outdoors. Credit: Urban American Outdoors

Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day

September 21, 2018
With National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Wayne Hubbard, co-founder of Urban America Outdoors, pays tribute to hunters and anglers, who “contribute significantly to the conservation of wildlife and their habitat.”
Recognizing the Positive Contributions Hunters and Anglers »
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Volunteering at Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge in California. Credit: Lisa Cox/USFWS

Check Out Your Lands on National Public Lands Day

September 22, 2018

Why not join with others in the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands? The 25th annual National Public Lands Day is Saturday, September 22, and it’s a perfect time to connect with YOUR public lands and communities. As an extra incentive, you can visit national wildlife refuges and other federally managed public lands free.
Your Public Lands Need You »
Find Events on Public Lands Across the Country (NEEF) »

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