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We're on a Mission

The National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) and the Public Lands Alliance (PLA) are partnering to invite new generations of Americans and their diverse communities to thrive in the best places for wildlife conservation, recreation, and nearby nature: national wildlife refuges.

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Walk for the Wild

Walk for the Wild provides a platform for Refuges and their nonprofit partners to get people moving in nature and help generate important funding to advance their missions.

We are now accepting applications for Teams to represent National Wildlife Refuges for the third annual Walk for the Wild 5K Challenge in 2023! Brought to you by the National Wildlife Refuge System and Public Lands Alliance. The application deadline for Walk for the Wild Teams is June 30th. To learn more about forming a team and to apply click here.

To learn more about the results from this challenge event click here.

The National Wildlife Refuge System

Learn more about the National Wildlife Refuge System and events happening at your local Refuge on the National Wildlife Refuge System website.

National Wildlife Refuge System

Join Us

Calling all leaders of national wildlife refuges, their nonprofit partners, and visitor services staff. We need your help to achieve our mission to empower wildlife and people to thrive at our National Wildlife Refuges.

The Public Lands Alliance is developing task forces to provide input and engage in the development of signature events, merchandising opportunities, coordinated strategic communications, and on-the-ground impact programs that will anchor the upcoming National Wildlife Refuge System activation campaign.