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As a Guardian, your awareness helps drive change — now and for future generations.
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Take Action – Every voice matters. every action counts.
Whether you’re attending a rally, caring for our national parks, or signing a petition to protect endangered species, your actions help safeguard the wild places and wildlife we all cherish.
Your support directly fuels critical conservation efforts and education, ensuring the protection of wildlife and their habitats.
Our dedication to wildlife conservation is driven by a profound love for nature and a responsibility to safeguard its wonders. Protecting wildlife and their habitats ensures that the beauty, diversity, and stories of the natural world endure for generations to come.
How you can help
Respect and Protect Public Lands
- Follow Leave No Trace principles.
- Obey all park rules and signage.
- Encourage responsible use of trails and habitats.
- Respect wildlife by observing from a distance. Never approach, feed, or harass animals Pack out what you pack in. Leave no trash behind—even biodegradable items like fruit peels can harm wildlife.
- Stay on designated trails and boardwalks to prevent erosion and protect sensitive habitats
Speak Up for Wildlife
- Sign petitions supporting wildlife protection and conservation policies.
- Write or call your elected representatives.
- Use our pre-written email templates to advocate for meaningful changeObey all park rules and signage.
- Attend public hearings or comment periods. Many wildlife-related decisions allow for public input—make yours count.
- Educate friends, family, and peers. Host discussions, book clubs, or presentations on wildlife and conservation topics.
Volunteer or Intern
- Opportunities in the field, gallery spaces, parks or remotely.
- Assist with research, outreach, or conservation initiatives.
- Volunteer in your local or state parks. Lend a hand with trail maintenance, habitat restoration, guided walks, or visitor education.
- Assist with local clean-up days. Rivers, trails, coastlines, and wilderness areas always need help removing trash and invasive species.
Spread the Word
- Use your own platforms—big or small. Share wildlife stories, images, or conservation wins on social media to inspire awareness and action
- Help amplify important issues by reposting or tagging friends.
- Use downloadable graphics to raise awareness.
- Join digital action campaigns. Sign and circulate online petitions and support legislative efforts that align with conservation values.
Attend or Host an Event
- Participate in upcoming conservation rallies or talks.
- Join a “Mangelsen LIVE!” virtual or in-person experience and share with other nature supporters.
- Host a viewing or request a speaker from our conservation team.
Join Our Email Community
- Receive field stories, conservation updates, and upcoming ways to take action.
- Be a voice for the wild from wherever you are.
Join a Conservation Rally
- Show up in your community when wildlife and public lands need your voice.
- Watch for nationwide or local events that advocate for conservation.
Become a Youth Advocate
- Access learning resources for schools and classrooms.
- Launch a student project or participate in youth awareness campaigns.
- Partner with us to bring conservation education to your school.
Use Conservation Signage
- Post "Protect the Wild" signage at your business, event, or local trailhead.
- Use the downloadable #Protect our Parks signage at rallies or yard signs in your neighborhood..
- Share the downloadable signs across your digital platforms.
