San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

To manage a network of lands and waters for the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats in the United States. Ways to Get Involved Getting involved with the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge is a special treat. Volunteers come together to assist in stewardship projects with not only the Refuge staff, but also California Department of Fish & Game, US Bureau of Land Management, and non-profits such as the Crestridge Ecological Reserve, the Earth Discovery Institute, and the Friends of San Diego Wildlife Refuges. Some of the activities the refuge needs help with are: Special Events - education and outreach Habitat Restoration Weed-pulling Planting of native trees and plants Trash removal Maintenance/Trail Work Led by the Earth Discovery Institute, dedicated weekly volunteers come on Tuesday mornings to help with general maintenance and habitat restoration preparation at the Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve (please contact info@earthdiscovery.org) Help maintain trails such as the Mother Miguel Trail, led by our partners at the San Diego Mountain Biking Association and Bonita Bikers. Photography of threatened and endangered species Carpentry Our website is https://www.fws.gov/refuge/san-diego, contact email is Dwane_Binns@fws.gov, contact phone is (619) 476-9150