National Wildlife Refuge Association

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day this weekend at a national wildlife refuge

Patrick Woolford — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:36:21 +0000

Across the Americas International Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated this weekend and throughout the month of May. May is one of the most anticipated months for many birdwatchers around the United States. Familiar birds begin returning to local hotspots. …

At Currituck NWR: No horsing around when it comes to protecting native wildlife

Patrick Woolford — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:49:30 +0000

Situated in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge is a beachfront haven for a wide variety of common and endangered species. The 4,500-acre wildlife refuge includes a variety of habitat that ranges from sandy beaches to …

Birding Community E-bulletin: May

Patrick Woolford — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:53:23 +0000

This Birding Community E-bulletin is being distributed to active and concerned birders, those dedicated to the joys of birding and the protection of birds and their habitats. This issue is sponsored by the producers of superb quality birding binoculars and …

NWRA attends Everglades event with Vice President Biden and Senator Bill Nelson

Patrick Woolford — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:22:10 +0000

The Vice President spoke about the Everglades ecosystem and discussed the creation of the Everglades Headwaters NWR and Conservation Area, which has been an NWRA priority for several years.

Three simple steps to make a difference for wildlife on Earth Day

Patrick Woolford — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:59:55 +0000

Every year, Earth Day inspires people around the world to step back and consider the environment on a planetary scale, while also finding ways to make a difference on a local scale. Here are three steps that you can take …

Promote Volunteering on Refuges on Earth Day and Every Day

Joan Patterson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:49:51 +0000

Have you considered promoting volunteer projects on your local refuge to a larger audience? The National Wildlife Refuge Association launched a new web page today to promote refuge volunteer opportunities. Southwest Airlines, our official airlines, began promoting the page to …

Birding Community E-bulletin: April

Patrick Woolford — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:00:45 +0000

The Flyer E-newsletter: April

Patrick Woolford — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:00:31 +0000

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Of Shifting Islands, Cars, and Climate Change It isn’t often that a plan to move a parking lot sparks a major controversy worthy of a Congressional hearing. Surprisingly, this is exactly what transpired in a coastal community over …

Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Patrick Woolford — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:36:23 +0000

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is situated along Southern Maine’s picturesque coastline, an area famous for its rugged beaches and beautiful scenery. It is home to a diverse array of wildlife that includes waterfowl, eagles, migratory shorebirds, and rich lobster …

The Great American Public Lands Sell Off

Evan Hirsche — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:20:06 +0000

Last Thursday the House of Representatives passed a budget proposal authored by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) that not only slashes funding for all conservation programs, including the National Wildlife Refuge System, but also outlines plans to sell off millions of …