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SUMMARY:Water for the Wild-Rebuilding the Lifelines that Sustain Our Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Bosque del Apache for a virtual presentation as we examine the important details of our Water for the Wild Campaign with Friends of Bosque del Apache staff and lead Refuge Biologist\, Claire Revekant. \nAt Bosque del Apache\, every season\, every wingbeat\, every annual migration depends on one essential truth: where water flows\, life flourishes. But in the arid Southwest\, water does not simply arrive; it must be carefully delivered and directed around the refuge through a network of gates\, channels\, and control structures — the arterial lifelines that carry this life-giving water to the wetlands. Many of these systems have worked tirelessly for decades\, but today they are aging and increasingly strained by extended drought and rising temperatures. This year\, with your support\, we’re working to strengthen these waterways and maximize every available drop — ensuring that water continues to reach the habitats that so desperately depend on it. \nIn this presentation\, we’ll take a deeper dive into the “what”\, “why”\, “where”\, and “how” of the project\, learning about the necessary repairs\, how we will achieve these needed improvements\, how this work will affect the refuge\, and why this work is so critical right now. Join us to learn more about how you can help! \nRegister Now
URL:https://coalitionofrefugefriends.com/event/water-for-the-wild-rebuilding-the-lifelines-that-sustain-our-wetlands/
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities to Refuges& the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Conservation happens on the ground\, in the communities and landscapes where people and wildlife live side by side. \nJoin the Refuge Association’s Urban Wildlife Refuge Program team for a look at how local partnerships are bringing conservation\, outdoor recreation\, and environmental education into urban communities. \nFrom Southern California to South Florida and the Northeast\, discover how youth programs\, habitat projects\, and community connections are making nature more accessible and helping build the next generation of conservation stewards. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. \nPresenters \n\nAngie Horn is Director of the Refuge Association’s Urban Wildlife Refuge Program and brings more than 20 years of experience in outreach\, programming\, partnership development\, and urban environmental issues. Before leading the program\, she served as the Refuge Association’s Southern California Regional Refuge Partnership Specialist and spent nearly 10 years with City Parks Alliance\, helping build partnerships among public agencies\, nonprofit organizations\, and communities across the country.\nNatalie Balaguer is the Refuge Association’s South Florida Regional Partnership Specialist. Born and raised in South Florida\, Natalie combines a background in business administration\, marketing\, and communications with a deep connection to the region. She works closely with Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and community partners to expand engagement and create opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature.\nStephanie Menendez is the Refuge Association’s Northeast Regional Partnership Specialist and an environmental professional with experience in climate research\, environmental education\, and community outreach. Before joining the Refuge Association\, she served as a Climate Fellow with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Hispanic Access Foundation and worked as an environmental educator\, developing programs that connect people with wildlife\, watersheds\, and conservation.\n\nSign Up! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://coalitionofrefugefriends.com/event/connecting-communities-to-refuges-the-outdoors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T210000
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SUMMARY:Tessa Hulls: Giving Voice to the Arctic
DESCRIPTION:Artist\, adventurer and Pulitzer prize winning author Tessa Hulls is Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges speaker for Tues\, Oct. 20 at 5 pm Alaska Daylight time\, (9 pm east coast\, 6 pm west coast\, etc.) “Tessa Hulls: Giving Voice to the Arctic Refuge”: and you can all zoom in. For her Voices of the Wilderness Residency on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge she packrafted for 8 days down a wilderness river with refuge staff and then produced a 15 page zine about the Refuge which you can view online or order from us. Details here https://alaskarefugefriends.org/tessa-hulls/
URL:https://coalitionofrefugefriends.com/event/tessa-hulls-giving-voice-to-the-arctic/
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SUMMARY:National Fish Hatcheries: the Coolest Conservation Program Your've (Maybe) Never Heard Of
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the National Fish Hatchery System\, one of the coolest conservation programs you may have never heard of! \nNational fish hatcheries have been raising fish and serving the public since 1872\, when Ulysses S. Grant was president. Today\, the National Fish Hatchery System is at the forefront of aquatic conservation\, species recovery\, recreational fishing\, and community engagement. \nJoin Holly Richards with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for an introduction to the National Fish Hatchery System\, the work hatcheries are doing across the country\, and the many ways these facilities support fish\, wildlife\, people\, and conservation.\nWhether your Friends group is connected to a hatchery or you simply want to learn more about this often-overlooked part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, this webinar is a chance to dive in. \nPresenter\nHolly Richards is a Fish Enthusiast and Program Analyst with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program. Her work has included national outreach and communications for the National Fish Hatchery System\, helping connect people with the conservation\, recreation\, and community benefits of fish hatcheries and aquatic resources.\n \nSign Up!
URL:https://coalitionofrefugefriends.com/event/national-fish-hatcheries-the-coolest-conservation-program-yourve-maybe-never-heard-of/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000
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SUMMARY:Misinformation and Disinformation Training
DESCRIPTION:You’ve noticed the sharp rise in misinformation and disinformation\, from social media to social circles (and further amplified by AI!) especially in the lead-up to the midterm elections. Conservation leaders need a clear\, evidence-based playbook for responding\, and knowing when not to respond. \nAmy F. and Amanda K. of Conservation Capacity Project partner Resource Media will share the latest insights from social science and walk participants through a simple decision-making flowchart to choose the right strategy in the moment—whether sticking to your message\, debunking\, or pre-bunking—or a mix of all three. Participants will leave with actionable guidance that can be put to work immediately. \nThis webinar will be recorded and shared with all who register. \nRegister: Misinformation and Disinformation Training
URL:https://coalitionofrefugefriends.com/event/misinformation-and-disinformation-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000
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SUMMARY:Friends SHARE on 10.27.26
DESCRIPTION:Time to SHARE is right around the corner! CORFA’s next Friends SHARE Zoom call will be on Tuesday\, October 27th\, 2026\, at 4:00 pm ET. \nThis month\, we invite you to share your thoughts about creating a searchable database that could help Friends find and learn about one another and help CORFA better amplify your voices and your successes. \nWe would especially like to hear about the potential benefits\, challenges\, and concerns. \nDiscussion questions \n\nWhat information about the network of Friends groups would be helpful in your work?\nWhat policies should govern the database’s use?\nWould you be willing to complete a survey or provide regular updates to help keep the database current and accurate?\n\nWe will also have time to discuss other issues\, questions\, or updates you may have. If you have a pressing question\, that you’d like to discuss with other Friends\, or you’re looking for expertise on a specific subject\, please let us know in advance. The sooner you can let us know\, the better prepared we can be to find helpful resources. \nDate: Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 PM ET\, 3:00 PM CT\, 2:00 PM MT\, 1:00 PM PT\nRSVP: Email coalitionrefugefriends@gmail.com by September 21st with “Friends SHARE” in the subject line and your Friends group name in the body. \nThis Zoom call is only for members of Friends groups or their staff\, and you may share this invitation with Friends members and other Friends groups. To support candid discussion\, the call will not be recorded; we ask all participants to review and agree to our Safe Space Guidelines. \nWe are looking forward to getting together!
URL:https://coalitionofrefugefriends.com/event/friends-share-on-10-27-26/
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Nest: The Science and Future of Albatrosses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our live webinar\, Beyond the Nest: The Science and Future of Albatrosses\, featuring Dr. Jon Plissner\, former Supervisory Biologist at Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll)\, who spent nine years working on the island! \nDiscover the fascinating history of Midway’s albatrosses\, decades of research\, population trends\, conservation challenges\, and the remarkable story of Wisdom\, the world’s oldest known wild bird. \nSpecial Guest: Biologist and photographer Dan Rapp will join us LIVE from Midway! Both guests will answer your questions during a live Q&A. \nFREE – Registration required!\nCan’t make it? We will send out a recording of the presentation to those who register. \n[REGISTER HERE] \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Midway’s extraordinary albatrosses!
URL:https://coalitionofrefugefriends.com/event/beyond-the-nest-the-science-and-future-of-albatrosses/
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