One of the ways the Friends of Deer Flat complement the work of the Wildlife Refuge is to attend Refuge events and public engagement efforts as a welcoming and hospitable presence, providing information, insight, and a listening ear. The Friends are able to provide a unique perspective on the environment, the National Wildlife Refuge, and conservation in the surrounding Treasure Valley area. You will have the opportunity to interact with residents of all different backgrounds.
The board for the Friends of Deer Flat is seeking dedicated individual(s) who would enjoy attending events as a representative of the Friends, coordinating with volunteers to set-up and tear down info/activity booths, and sharing the opportunities to serve with the volunteer community through creative and diverse means (VolunteerMatch for example!).
Events are intermittent at this time, so ideally you are willing to communicate with volunteers and board members on a case by case basis.
If you are interested in serving as a touch point with the community, visiting with guests, recruiting volunteers, and making an event feel special, please reach out.
13751 UPPER EMBANKMENT RD, NAMPA, ID 83686, US
To promote, protect, and provide resources for Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.
In southwest Idaho’s Treasure Valley, surrounded by suburban homes and farmlands, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge provides refuge for both wildlife and people. The refuge protects the Lake Lowell Unit and the Snake River Islands Unit to provide oases for migratory wildlife, including spectacular concentrations of mallards and Canada geese. The refuge also provides a place for people to slow down, relax and unwind.
Friends exist to support Deer Flat NWR, sharing the mission to preserve, protect, and provide resources for the land and animals therein through equitable and collaborative conservation with the surrounding community.
Our activities complement the work of the Fish and Wildlife Service by focusing on the work that the the Refuge System can’t do; giving and receiving funding for projects and programs, connecting with neighbors in the surrounding area, and advocating for America’s wildlife refuges locally and nationally, and more.
13751 Upper Embankment RoadNampa, ID 83686
August 4, 2024
