Ways to Get Involved
Whether you have just a few hours or want to commit long-term, Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge offers many ways for people of all ages to help protect the environment. Volunteers play an important role in supporting wildlife, restoring habitats, and enhancing visitor experiences.
Volunteering
Volunteer opportunities are available through the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve website.
You can also support the refuge and volunteer by joining the Friends of San Diego Wildlife Refuges, a group dedicated to protecting local wildlife and habitats.
Our Partners
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge is committed to working with partners to conserve and protect natural and cultural resources. Successful stewardship of public lands, waters, and wildlife requires collaboration between the Refuge System, other government agencies, and private organizations.
Below is a list of the partners we work with to make conservation possible.
- California Department of Fish and Game
- California Conservation Corps
- California Coastal Conservancy
- California Coastal Commission
- California Waterfowl Association
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- City of San Diego
- City of Coronado
- City of Imperial Beach
- City of Chula Vista
- Coast Walk
- County of San Diego
- Earth Discovery Institute
- Endangered Habitats League
- Friends of San Diego Wildlife Refuges
- I Love A Clean San Diego
- Metropolitan Transit System
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Port Tenants Association
- River Partners
- San Diego Association of Governments (Bayshore Bikeway)
- Southwest Wetlands Interpretive Association
- San Diego Audubon Society
- Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Unified Port of San Diego
- US Environmental Protection Agency
- US Department of Transportation, Volpe Center
- US Navy
- US Coast Guard
- WiLDCOAST/COSTASALVAjE
Outreach
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge offers hands-on education programs for students, as well as tours, lectures, and outreach opportunities for adults.
In addition to ongoing programs, the Tijuana Estuary hosts special events throughout the year, including Fiesta del Rio in September and International Migratory Bird Day activities in May.
For the latest schedule and details, visit the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve events calendar.
Education Programs
National Wildlife Refuges serve as outdoor classrooms, offering hands-on learning about wildlife and natural resources. Each year, thousands of youth and adult groups visit to explore topics like wetland plants, birds, plankton, and their habitats.
Is your school, youth group, or environmental organization interested in learning more? Visit Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve Education Programs to contact the education staff and check program availability and reservation policies.
Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Teachers and students in grades K–12 can take part in a nationwide art contest by drawing North American ducks. Compete locally for a chance to earn national recognition! Learn more and get involved by visiting the official Junior Duck Stamp Program page.