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The long, down-curved, orange bill of the 'I'iwi in the Hakalau Forest NWR helps it sip nectar from tubular flowers. Credit: Jack Jeffrey/USFWS	Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week and Visit a Wildlife Refuge Treat yourself with a visit to a national wildlife refuge during National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 14-20. Celebrate America's wildlife heritage, and see what wildlife refuges are doing to conserve it. Check event calendar listings to find a Refuge Week event near you. National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 14-20, celebrates the sights and sounds of the National Wildlife Refuge System, the premier network of public lands set aside to protect wildlife. News Release

The Oregon silverspot butterfly once fluttered in meadow patches from Northern California to Washington along the Pacific Coast and Coast Range. Now, due to habitat loss, these delicate orange, spotted butterflies are declining in numbers USFWS	Help the Endangered Oregon Silverspot Butterfly by Planting Violets and Nectar Plants on September 22, South of Yachats The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners invite the public, from youth to adults, to plant violets and other nectar plants to help recently released endangered Oregon silverspot butterflies. “The planting process is simple, and this may be a chance to see this beautiful butterfly in action,” says Anne Walker, an endangered species biologist for the Service. This event is a partnership between the Service, the Oregon Zoo, which raises the plants and captive-reared butterflies for the project, the U.S. Forest Service, the Nature Conservancy, and the MidCoast Watersheds Council. Learn more

Native American children celebrate the return of the salmon through dance FWS Image	Come and Dance with Salmon as We Celebrate Their Return at the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival Set in the pristine majesty of Washington State’s Cascade Mountains, the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival is a traditional outdoor education adventure you will not want to miss. This year's theme "Dance with Salmon" encourages you to connect your family to nature in a fun and entertaining way. Soak up the beauty under a canopy of beautiful fall colors and evergreens. Enjoy learning about our natural resources and the incredible environment in which we live. The Salmon Festival is fun for all ages, and admission and activities are FREE. Come and take part in the many inter-generational hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, wildlife education, music, art, and experience a meaningful cultural exchange with Native Americans in their tribal village. Kids getting ready for the Salmon Run. Bring your family and friends or come join us as a sponsor or volunteer and learn about one of the most fascinating creatures on earth, the salmon. This 21st Annual Salmon Festival will be one to remember with new activities, live animals, and fun filled entertainment! Find out more about the Wenatchee River SalmonFest Join us for the Salmon Run