The Southern California Urban Wildlife Refuge Project works together with the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex. The many wondrous places of the Southern California region (Los Angeles, Baldwin Hills Parklands, etc.) offer visitors incite into the coastal wetlands, coastal uplands, freshwater marshes, coastal sage scrubs, and more, along with displays of the plentiful species that live across Southern California and are right in people’s backyards! This partnership can inspire individual action for a greener Southern California by connecting diverse communities to nature through engaging experiences and career pathways.
Questions about SoCal work? Contact Angie Horn.
Initiatives:
Dynamic Recreation: Explore urban nature through guided hikes, kayaking, and community events.
Engaging Education: Connect with wildlife through interactive exhibits, school programs, and citizen science.
Workforce Development: Equip young adults with skills for careers in conservation and environmental fields.
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex
The complex stretches from San Diego to Orange County, California, protecting and monitoring many types of coastal ecosystems and species - both land and water. Together, the San Diego NWR Complex maintains and protects natural species and lands for both human and wildlife populations to enjoy. The refuges in the complex include:
Urban Wildlife Conservation Day, is an annual celebration of nearby nature that invites everyone to connect with the outdoors, from National Wildlife Refuges to local parks. Urban Wildlife Conservation Day was established in 2018 to recognize and celebrate more than 100 urban national wildlife refuges that are within 25 miles of cities and towns across the country.