Some naturalists join the AFGE, a union that represents government workers.
American Federation of Government Employees
(AFGE)
80 F Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20001-1583
Tel: (202) 737-8700
Email: questions@afge.org
https://www.afge.org
For information about career opportunities, contact
Bureau of Land Management
(BLM)
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20240-0001
Tel: (202) 208-3801
Fax: (970) 256-4997
https://www.blm.gov
For information on environmental expeditions, contact
Earthwatch Institute
300 Washington Street, Suite 713
Newton, MA, 02458-1655
Tel: (800) 776-0188
Email: info@earthwatch.org
https://earthwatch.org
This organization offers internships and fellowships for college and graduate students with an interest in environmental issues. Visit its web site for more information.
Friends of the Earth
PO Box 7010
Merrifield, VA, 22116-7010
Tel: (866) 217-8499
Email: asky@foe.org
https://foe.org
For information about career opportunities, contact
National Park Service
(NPS)
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20240-0001
Tel: (202) 208-6843
https://www.nps.gov
For information on a variety of conservation programs, contact
National Wildlife Federation
(NWF)
PO Box 1583
Merrifield, VA, 22116-1583
Tel: (800) 822-9919
https://www.nwf.org
For information on volunteer opportunities, contact
Student Conservation Association
(SCA)
1310 North Courthouse Road, Suite 110
Arlington, VA, 22201-2594
Tel: (703) 524-2441
https://www.thesca.org
For information on federal employment, visit the USAJOBS Web site.
USAJOBS
https://www.usajobs.gov
Visit the Careers and Internships section of this agency's Web site for a variety of useful resources.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20240-0001
Tel: (800) 344-9453
http://www.fws.gov
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