Our National Wildlife Refuges, managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, are located all across the United States, and are a national treasure. In fact, such a beloved treasure that they are going to be 111 years old this year!

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Celebrate with them, at some spring events...

March 2014 Events

Get ready to celebrate the Refuge System’s 111th birthday March 14.

Here, Career Discovery Intern Phillip Andrew revels in the view while taking a biological inventory of Pickerel Lake at Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Credit: USFWS

Refuge System birthday

The 111th birthday of the National Wildlife Refuge System on March 14 is good reason to jump for joy.

Members of a mountain goat research crew kick up their heels at Kodiak Refuge, AK. Credit: USFWS

April 2014 Events
 

Visitors enjoy a monthly ranger-led hike at San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.

An April 26 hike will focus on spring migratory birds. Photo: USFWS

May 2014 Events
 

Dragonflies can be as fascinating to watch as butterflies and birds.

See why on dragonfly/butterfly walks at Santa Ana Refuge in Texas on May 7, 14, 21 and 28. Credit: USFWS

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