Volunteer Park Ranger
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge is located in Jackson County, MS -- with its headquarters in the town of Gautier, MS. We are approximately 45 minutes from the city of Mobile, AL and 1 hour 45 minutes from New Orleans, LA on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast.
The refuge consists of just under 20,000 acres of pine savanna, bayous, and Gulf Coast prairies and is home to the critically endangered Mississippi Sandhill Crane. The Mississippi sandhill crane can only be found in Jackson County MS, with approximately 130 birds left in the wild. The refuge also provides habitat for many migratory and grassland bird species that greatly benefit from the variety of habitats the refuge provides. In addition, the spring months offer outstanding wildflower viewing -- with the pine savanna being one of the most diverse plant communities in North America -- second only to the tropics! The refuge offers visitors excellent opportunities to participate in hiking, wildlife photography, wildlife observation, environmental education, and research.
Late Summer at Mississippi Sandhill Crane NWR is can be muggy and warm with average temperatures ranging from 80 degrees to 95 degrees.
Start Date - 2022-07-31
End Date - 2022-11-01
Activities include: Botany;Campground Maintenance;Conservation Education;Construction/Maintenance;Fish/Wildlife;General Assistance;Other;Planning Office/Clerical;Science;Tour Guide/Interpretation;Trail/Campground Maintenance;Visitor Information
Difficulty_Level: Not Difficult
Hosts Housing Amenities: RV/Trailer Pads
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About U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Location:
5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: NWRS Visitor Services, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA 22041, US
Mission Statement
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. We are the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of these important natural resources for the American public.
The agency includes both the National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Fish Hatchery System.
The Service's origins date back to 1871 when Congress established the U.S. Fish Commission to study the decrease in the nation’s food fishes and recommend ways to reverse that decline. (More on our history below.) Today, we are a diverse and largely decentralized organization, employing about 8,000 dedicated professionals working out of facilities across the country.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7200 Crane LaneGautier, MS 39553
DATE POSTED
July 27, 2022
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Administrative Support
- Interpreter
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Wednesday;Thursday;Friday;Saturday