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For official information about Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Kodiak Cabins and visitation to the refuge is open.

The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge spans more than 2/3 of Kodiak Island, part of Afognak Island, and all of Ban and Uganik Islands and is not accessible by road. Reservations for public use cabins can be made at www.recreation.gov. Our Visitor Center is free and open to all: located in downtown Kodiak at 402 Center Ave. Our administrative headquarters are located at 1390 Buskin River Rd. See our website for hours of operation: fws.gov/refuge/kodiak

11/06/2026

🎨First Friday Art Walk 🎨
🖍️Kodiak Koloring Book🖍️

Join us TONIGHT for a Kodiak Koloring book activity! We will be joined by various local Kodiak artists who will teach you coloring tips and tricks. Free coloring books provided. All ages welcome!

When: Friday, November 6th, 5-7 pm
Where: Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 402 Center Ave.
Questions? 907-308-3966

In Partnership with Alaska Geographic and Rock Life Gear

🎨 Isabel Justiniano Iriarte/USFWS

11/04/2026

📣Refuge Update 📣

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge is hiring a Visitor Services and Education Intern! This is a year-long position (March 2nd, 2027-January 29th, 2028) that will assist with visitor engagement and visitor center operations. 🐻🔍🎨📸🌄

Learn more about the position and apply through the Student Conservation Association (SCA):
https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-listing?keyword=00802523

Questions?
Contact Isabel Justiniano, Visitor Center Manager at:
[email protected]

🎨Isabel Justiniano Iriarte/USFWS

11/03/2026

🌟Volunteer Spotlight🌟

Today we are highlighting volunteer Karen Rogers🎉 Karen volunteered for the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center end of April - mid October of this year.

Karen has a background in public education, but has also worked in clerical roles and as a missions coordinator for her hometown church. 👩‍🏫

Karen learned about the opportunity to volunteer at the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge through volunteer.gov. She later learned about the volunteer position at the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center from her co-workers at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.

Karen shared the following about her favorite part about volunteering for the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center: "The answer is simple for me- my favorite part is interaction with the people and organizations of Kodiak. Thos give me a broader and deeper understanding of life on The Rock"
During her time here, Karen had the opportunity to explore many Kodiak sites, but her favorite was the southbound Pasagshak Road. She especially enjoyed the views along the road including broad valleys, coastlines, and mountain ranges all around. ⛰️

Thinking about volunteering with the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center? Karen shared the following: " Volunteering at the Kodiak Refuge is a great way to get to the know the people, places, and culture of the Emerald Isle. The small-town friendliness and neighborliness are coupled with the Refuge's superior leadership, organization, and resources. Whether volunteering for a weekend or for the season, the Kodiak Refuge staff will take care to offer opportunities for you to work within your own areas of interest and expertise. At the same time, they will offer a wide variety of learning opportunities."

Thank you so much for becoming part of the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center team. We truly appreciate and value your commitment to conservation and our Kodiak community! ❤️

Interested in volunteering with the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center? Reach out to us:
☎️907-308-3966

📷Karen at the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center, Isabel Justiniano Iriarte/USFWS

10/31/2026

🎃Happy Halloween!🎃

Stop by the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center TODAY from 12-4pm for some themed activity sheets/coloring pages and candy! 🍬

In partnership with Alaska Geographic

📷 Isabel Justiniano Iriarte/USFWS

10/30/2026

🎨First Friday Art Walk 🎨
🖍️Kodiak Koloring Book🖍️

Join us next Friday for a Kodiak Koloring book activity! We will be joined by various local Kodiak artists who will teach you coloring tips and tricks. Free coloring books provided. All ages welcome!

When: Friday, November 6th, 5-7 pm
Where: Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 402 Center Ave.
Questions? 907-308-3966

In Partnership with Alaska Geographic and Rock Life Gear

🎨 Isabel Justiniano Iriarte/USFWS

10/29/2026

✍️Notes from the Field ✍️

This was another busy summer for our biology team! Each image represents a unique project, just a handful of many that were accomplished throughout the Kodiak Refuge.

From top left to bottom right:
📷 Bear biologist Joy Erlenbach and botanist Hunter Gravley monitoring elderberry abundance and distribution. This is a very important food source for bears on the Refuge.
📷Pollinator survey at Terror Lake, bumble bee resting on a nootka rose.
📷Sunset at Dog Salmon Creek, a Kodiak brown bear hotspot.
📷Biological Science Technician Matt Bollen taking water temperature at the O'Malley complex.
📷Kodiak brown bear sow and two cubs at Frazer Lake. This was part of a bear use and human visitation count survey.

10/28/2026

🦇Wildlife Wednesday🦇

This week is National Bat Week (October 24-31), and on this this Wildlife Wednesday we want to give a special shout out to our very own Little Brown Bat!

DYK: Little brown bats are about 2.4-4 inches in length, and weight less than 1/2 an ounce. That's less than a slice of bread! Although they are little, they have a big appetite for insects, consuming up to 600 in one hour! 🪰

📷Ann Froschauer/USFWS
📷Kids showing their Little Brown craft from a First Friday Art Walk event, Karen Rogers/USFWS

10/22/2026

⏳Throwback Thursday⏳
Public Use Cabins🛖

This past summer, our maintenance team was busy maintaining and making updates to our public use cabins. Volunteers Mike Sirofchuck and Rick Hernandez assisted with various projects including repairing bear damaged windows, staining new cabin siding, and more! Even a sow and cubs made an appearance during the visits. 🐻

The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge has ten public use cabins located throughout the Refuge. For more information, visit recreation.gov or give us a call at 907- 308-3966.

📷Volunteers Mike Sirofchuck and Rick Hernandez working on cabin maintenance projects at Blue Fox Bay and Camp Island, Danny Hernandez/USFWS

10/20/2026

🔔Alaska Geographic Store Update🔔

The Alaska Geographic Bookstore and Gallery are being inventoried, and will be closed today, October 20th. The Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center will maintain its regular hours of operation, 12-4 pm. The store will re-open tomorrow, October 21st.

Questions? 907-308-3966

🎨Isabel Justiniano Iriarte/USFWS

10/15/2026

🌟Volunteer Spotlight🌟

Today we are highlighting volunteer Emily Graves🎉 Emily volunteered for the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center in September.

Emily is a Navy veteran currently studying biology while living in San Diego, California. She is in her junior year of school and hopes to pursue a career in wildlife ecology upon graduation. 📗🔍

While seeking some in-person experience working with a conservation organization, Emily's friends recommended she search for opportunities on Kodiak, and this is how she came across Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.

Emily shared the following about her experience volunteering for the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center:

"I've truly appreciated being around so many people who are willing to share their story and experiences with me. There was always someone ready with an answer for my random curiosities. I also really loved talking about the Refuge with visitors. Getting to see the expression of understanding on someone's face always made my day. Sometimes people ask questions that even challenge my own level of knowledge, which is fun because it creates a continuous learning loop." 🤩

During her time in Kodiak, Emily's two favorite outdoor experiences were hiking up to Shelly Lake and salmon fishing around Monashka Bay. 🌅🎣

Thinking about volunteering with the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center? Emily shared the following: "Jump into it! You have nothing to lose, and you'll be working alongside incredible people who will take care of you. Dedicating your time to educating and helping others is one of the most fulfilling things you can do."🙌

Thank you so much for supporting the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center team and for sharing your passion for conservation with us. ❤️

Interested in volunteering with the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center? Reach out to us:
☎️907-308-3966

📷Emily at the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center, Isabel Justiniano Iriarte/USFWS

Address

402 Center Avenue
Kodiak, AK
99615

Telephone

+19074872600

Website

http://www.fws.gov/refuge/kodiak

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