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Volunteer for National Public Lands Day | U.S. Department of the Interior

Sep 28, 2022

Volunteers helped remove trash along roads, trails, streambeds, and lake shoreline at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Read the full article from the U.S. Department of…

12 Oklahoma autumn road trips, from fall foliage to Route 66 landmarks you should take

Sep 28, 2022

The only town in Oklahoma on Mountain Time, the Panhandle hamlet of Kenton … The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is a popular destination for … Read the…

It’s Finally Cooling Off, Now’s the Perfect Time to Go Hiking! – KLAW 101

Sep 28, 2022

Read the full article on KLAW. Hit play on the video below to take a virtual hike in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. I’ve lived here…

Refuge to Celebrate National Public Lands Day

Aug 29, 2022

On Saturday, Sept. 24 volunteers at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge will join hundreds of thousands of fellow Americans on public lands across the country to…

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge lifts Emergency Heat restrictions

Aug 16, 2022

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge lifted Emergency Heat restrictions recently, allowing visitors to return to normal activities during regular hours of operation. Read the full…

Endangered Species Act Protection Sought for Southern Plains Bumblebee

Aug 16, 2022

The Center for Biological Diversity recently petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to grant Endangered Species Act protection to the highly imperiled Southern Plains bumblebee.…

Oklahoma wildlife needs help to beat the scorching heat

Jul 23, 2022

Here are some tips.

Monarch Butterflies Considered Endangered by IUCN

Jul 22, 2022

The International Union for Conservation of Nature recently added monarchs to their endangered species Red List. 

Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation Launched

Jul 21, 2022

 Part of America the Beautiful initiative, council will work to create more safe, affordable, and equitable outdoor opportunities.

USFWS Regional Office Upgrades Facilities to Prevent Bird Strikes, Ease Migration

Jul 21, 2022

Patterned markings on glass and turning off lights are easy actions we can all take to support migrating wildlife. Read the story here.