Variety of Coral and fish in Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge | Pete Leary/USFWS Dear Refuge Watch Readers, Spring explodes across national wildlife refuges, painting landscapes with a kaleidoscope of wildflowers and filling the air with the joyful songs of returning birds ready to build their nests. Witnessing this annual rebirth reminds us of the Read More
Beginner’s Nature Photography Workshop
Mar 15, 2024 8:30 am – Mar 15, 2024 10:30 am (PST) Join us for a beginner’s nature photography workshop at San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. The lessons will be led by local photographer and naturalist Hector Valtierra and will be limited to the first 10 people to sign up with Nancy Fernandez via email Nancy_Fernandez@fws.gov. All Read More
Defending the Tijuana Estuary
“Decades ago, realizing that the Tijuana Estuary was at risk of destruction, the McCoys mobilized friends and neighbors across Imperial Beach, riding the wave of the 1960s and ’70s U.S. environmental movement. Then they passed the torch to the following generations even as the struggle — for open space, for conservation and against climate change Read More
FOMR- Fear of Missing Rainbows
Unless your life is modeled after a Greek tragedy, there is no need to fear missing rainbows. Head outdoors and you might hit the jackpot with some unexpected nature magic.