Check out this video from the SoCal Urban Wildlife Refuge Project and find out where you belong! Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 11-17, 2020 by visiting a refuge near you!
A Little Habitat Goes a Long Way
In southern California, the predictable and pleasant weather in the region’s micro-climates means people can get outside for most of the year. It’s not unusual to see beaches and trails full of people in the middle of February, and Griffith Park swarming with tourists and locals alike. But in many areas of Los Angeles, and the increasingly urbanized counties from Ventura to San Diego, other barriers exist that prevent many people in under-resourced communities from getting outside and engaging with nature.
Work, Play, Learn: Field Trips Offer Young People New Ways to Experience Wildlife Refuges
In 2019, archery was added to the quiver of activities available to students participating in field trips from schools in Ventura and Fillmore to Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge, home of the California Condor Recovery Program. It was also a featured activity in San Diego, where an archery station was set up for a National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day event.