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

Shorebird Steward Volunteer
Shorebird stewards teach the public about the piping plovers, American oystercatchers, and least terns that nest on our beaches each summer. Stewards ensure that beach visitors are informed on regulations to keep the nesting shorebirds safe. 
Volunteer Opportunity
Environmental Education Volunteer
Volunteers will assist in various environmental education (EE) capacities, including conducting research, designing new school programs, organizing career fairs, planning and constructing schoolyard habitats, tabling at events, giving school presentations, and other related projects. In exchange...
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Birding Guide Volunteers
Birders familiar with Rio Grande Valley Species are preferred but experienced birders are welcome. Tours lead from visitor center and involve taking small groups out on refuge trails to learn about valley species. Must be good with people and able to work with varying group experiences.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Careers and Internships

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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. 

Careers & Internships

Partnering With FWS

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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.

Our Partners

Learning Opportunities

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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.

Learning Opportunities

Education Programs

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The Fish and Wildlife Service offers many great education programs.

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Young Explorer’s Club
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.
Education Program
Dissecting trout in the animal science class/Mountain Home
R4-Norfork NFH-Animal Science Class
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...
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Proposed Rules and Notices Open for Comment

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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.

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Events

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The Fish and Wildlife Service hosts many public events at sites across the country.

Outdoor Activity
Birdwatching Trek: Old Cedar Avenue
 

Join refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a bird walk to learn about the birds that we find on the refuge. Learn about the different types of habitats at the refuge that support over 100 species of birds, many of which migrate through and nest on the refuge during certain times of the year....

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Old Cedar Avenue
Outdoor Activity
Spring Bird Walk at Lytles Landing

This walk will likely take place before the peak songbird migration, but it is a nice time to see early arriving songbirds before the tree leaves are fully grown and birds are harder to see. We’ll walk along the Great River State Trail on mostly flat gravel/wooden boardwalk bordered by water....

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
Brice Prairie Conservation Association Clubhouse
Outdoor Activity
Story Stroll
 

As the weather begins to warm and wildlife wakes up, join us as we spring into spring with a story! Everyone is invited to take a comfortable stroll at the refuge while following the pages of a children's storybook. All ages are welcome. More books are available in the hearth room....

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Bloomington Visitor Center

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Get Involved Stories

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City Nature Challenge 2026: Canyon County
Join the City Nature Challenge! From April 24-27, 2026, take action as a community scientist and uncover the amazing wildlife in Canyon County!
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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...
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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...
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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...

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