The South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Project works alongside the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (Loxahatchee NWR). Visitors have the opportunity to have wide access to wildlife refuges, green spaces, and green careers through hands-on projects, initiatives, and environmental education.
Questions or interest in South Florida work? Contact Angie Horn.
Initiatives:
Community Conservation: The Pocket Refuges program fosters habitat restoration and civic engagement with native pollinator gardens in public spaces.
Green Infrastructure: Floating Wetlands pilot program creates learning opportunities with miniature Everglades ecosystems on stormwater ponds.
Inspiring Future Leaders: Careers in Conservation Immersion camp exposes high school students to practical refuge work and career possibilities.
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee
National Wildlife Refuge
The Loxahatchee Refuge is located near Greater Miami, Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and Belle Glade. It protects over 145,000 acres of the Everglade ecosystems, including tree islands, cypress swamps, sawgrass ridges, prairies, and sloughs. Within the entire refuge system, the Loxahatchee Refuge is recognized as one of the largest national wildlife refuges in the nation! Click here to learn more about the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee Refuge.
News
The National Wildlife Refuge Association is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Partnership Specialist to join our Urban Wildlife Refuge Program team in South Florida. This full-time position will play a key role in expanding the reach of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge’s Urban Program, fostering community engagement, building partnerships, and promoting wildlife conservation across diverse urban communities.