Ways to get involved

Youth volunteers at Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in 2019

Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature, or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. Volunteering is a great way to help your community and support wildlife by doing what you love.

Our hatcheries and conservation offices partner with volunteers, youth groups, landowners, neighbors, and residents of both urban and rural communities to make a lasting difference. There are opportunities for everyone to get involved!

  • Volunteers - Gain new experiences and meet new people while helping to advance fish and aquatic conservation.
  • Friends Groups - Join your neighbors to tackle conservation efforts in your community.
  • Community Organizations - Find out how communities can work with us to conserve our shared natural resources.
  • Youth - Explore opportunities to learn and develop leadership skills.

Education Programs

invasive species hands on activities and materials on top of a binder with invasive species lesson plans
Invasive Species Toolkits are a collection of invasive species outreach materials and suggested lesson plans geared towards teachers or visitor centers. Toolkits are available in the following locations: Izembek NWR, Arctic Interagency Visitor Center, and the Fairbanks Fish and Wildlife...