As November fades, a new season unfolds at the Refuge. Winter brings quiet beauty, misty mornings, resting flocks of migratory birds, & the peaceful rhythm of the wetlands at rest. Stay tuned for December updates, membership opportunities & ways to celebrate the Refuge all year. Like #GivingTuesday!

On Native American Heritage Day, we honor the Indigenous stewards of these lands. We thank the Chinook, Cowlitz, Grand Ronde, and all river peoples for their enduring leadership and partnership in protecting this place since time immemorial.🎥 Gary Grossman #NativeAmericanHeritageDay #RidgefieldNWR

Merry Christmas Eve from the Carty Unit! ❄️ While geese & swans fill our skies, we’re watching for a new flight crew. #DYK reindeer were first mentioned in 1821? Rudolph joined in 1939. We think he’ll find his way through the Ridgefield mist just fine! 🦌✨ #RidgefieldNWR

February may feel quiet, but beneath the surface, important work continues. Wetlands are holding water, migratory birds & conserving energy, & habitat is being protected for the nesting season. This between time is when consistent care matters. Monthly support keeps the Refuge ready. bit.ly/4oyH1Ld

June is in hyper-drive! 🗓️ From crowning the Red-winged Blackbird to workshops & photo contests, there's tons happening. But we are short-handed for Big Paddle (June 6) & Pollinator Fest (June 20). We need volunteer hike leaders & tablers! News PDF: bit.ly/FRNWRJune2026News Sub: bit.ly/FRNWRSubscribe

Spring is here! 🌿 Our newsletter is live with 2 FREE workshops at the Carty Unit: Writer’s Workshop (4/4) & Wildlife Adaptation (5/6). Plus, info on exclusive Member Wellness events for our $60+ supporters! ✨ Read & register here: conta.cc/4cLn6q8 #RidgefieldNWR #Nature #PNW #Workshops

Happy Earth Day, friends! 🌍✨ Today's about celebrating our precious planet, especially at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Take a moment today to reflect on the beauty that surrounds us, and not forget what we are working so hard to protect. #EarthDay #NatureLovers #JoinUs #wildliferefuge

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 From patient ducks to protective raptors, the Refuge is full of reminders of the strength mother figures provide. To those who nurture—and those missing that support today—know that you are always welcome here. You can always be a Refuge duckling or owlet! 🦅🌷 #MothersDay

I like bird butts and I cannot lie. 🦆 We finally made the merch to match the sentiment! Check out our new hoodies, leggings, and mugs. Funny gear that supports serious conservation work. Shop here: https://frmwrgifts.printful.me/ #BirdSky #RidgefieldNWR #Birding

It’s Giving Tuesday! Today we’re coming together to grow the Refuge’s future — the Community Nature Center & Nature Exploration Area. Designate your gift. Together, we can nurture a place where wonder truly takes root. Give Now →https://ridgefieldfriends.org/volunteer-support/join-the-friends/

#IORnews New study from Prof. Jean-Philippe Theurillat’s Lab maps proteomic changes in prostate cancer progression, revealing overlooked drivers of aggressiveness. 🔗 Read the news: shorturl.at/wZWou

On ne comprend plus rien à notre monde ! Jean-Marc Jancovici - Lecteurs d'Alternatives économiques - 20/06/2023 #écologie #jancovici #climat #société

THE LITTLE MERMAID @ Disney California Adventure. Anaheim, California. December 2025.

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Told @BeckyCNN that we are only 6 days into the 2-week ceasefire, and more rounds may occur since neither side has rejected further talks. And perhaps neither side wanted an agreement right away, since it could give the impression that they gave in too quickly.

The American people who didn’t vote or voted for #Trump helped create this situation. #Iran's innocent citizens are being killed. Trump is just chasing his war-related TV ratings for Fox News. How many deferments did Trump get so he wouldn’t have to go to Vietnam? A school just got bombed in #Dubai.

Daily Briefing: Fossil-fuel summit | Record US energy exports | AI impacts ‘underestimated’ ➡️ Read today's briefing here: buff.ly/059WnoO ➡️ Sign up to our email briefings: buff.ly/3kFciAO

ENTREVISTA | @jorgebuxade.bsky.social, jefe de la delegación de Vox en el Parlamento Europeo 🗣️"La situación es muy grave y por supuesto el 2 de junio tiene que ir el señor Zapatero por primera vez a declarar como investigado y posiblemente tenga que ir más veces" rtve.es/v/17080298

A video filmed by a passenger aboard the cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak captures the moment the captain announced that a passenger had died the previous day.

Epstein files Trump tried to hide. FBI "found unquestionably credible": Trump sexually assaulted her between 13-15 yrs. old. She gave same core account in multiple interviews. DOJ tried to hide 3 of 4 interviews. "This disputes everything the president said."

Esse cabelo dele o vocal completamente incrível hoseok #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LASVEGAS #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LASVEGAS_D2

We have mere hours to kill this abominable budget bill. 🚨 If you have a Republican senator, call, email, @ them. If you or your friends have senators in these states, do it NOW. ☎️ Call Congress: (202) 224-3121 Maine, Alaska, Kentucky, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Florida, Kansas, Utah.

Merry morning sunshine and all my lovelies 🌞✨🖤 Today is world goth day.☠️ I hope you have the best day ever and it's a little spooky.

🚨BREAKING: Israel Has Bombed One Of Lebanon’s Most Important Dam’s In The Bekaa Valley The Qaraoun Dam was struck with two series of airstrikes. If destroyed, the implications on civilian life in Lebanon will be enormous.

I’ll leave this down here to find if want: [Zoomed] Capture- Part 1 of 2 Note: the shake in the voice, the shaking hands, the everything. It’s Truth. Anyone can see.

ICYMI: @muellershewrote.com told @johnfugelsang.bsky.social that Democrats need to take advantage of what is available to us to get nice things.

Compassion and advocacy are at the heart of everything Sherunda Davis, House Manager in TN, does each day. Sherunda’s dedication has made a lasting impact. Read more about Sherunda and meet the other RHA Cares Award recipients: https://rhahealthservices.org/the-heart-behind-the-work.../

Sledujte Nový den od 5:55 na CNN Prima NEWS.

“I start kicking it back to shore and it’s fighting me.” 🐢 North Shore lifeguard Colin Steinberger describes how he helped save a Hawaiian green sea turtle tangled in fishing line. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/22/north-shore-lifeguard-rescues-sea-turtle-tangled-fishing-line-waimea-bay/ 

🎙️TOMORROW: Tune in for the first episode of our new podcast, KFF’s Business of Health with Chip Kahn. KFF’s Drew Altman joins for a conversation about KFF’s vital role in health care policy and the transformative power of AI in health care. Make sure you’re subscribed: https://on.kff.org/podcast

From our Avoiding America investigative series: Northeast Kingdom businesses see drop in Canadian customers amid cross-border tensions Full story: http://wcax.com/2026/05/27/avoiding-america-northeast-kingdom-businesses-see-drop-canadian-customers-amid-cross-border-tensions/ 

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Stop playing. You already know. Which truth hit you the hardest? 🎧 Full album on Bandcamp ebonyqushae.bandcamp.com/album/harsh-...

Die USA haben Diplomaten aus Kiew evakuiert, nachdem Russland Warnungen ausgesprochen hatte Laut Callas arbeiten alle europäischen Botschaften weiterhin in der ukrainischen Hauptstadt. "Alle Europäer sind geblieben. Die USA sind gegangen", betonte die Leiterin der europäischen Diplomatie.

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"THIS WAS STAGED TO GET HIS MONSTROSITY OF A BALLROOM! Wake the fk up! This was staged."

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Our volunteers bring something special, but Joe brings a little extra magic. A member of The Magic Circle for nearly 30 years, Joe volunteers on the paediatric ward at North Mid, performing tricks for children. Looking to volunteer with us? Visit royalfreecharity.org/volunteer #Magic #Volunteer

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December 10, 2024: Alex Pretti talks about sacrificing for freedom. January 24, 2026: He is killed by federal agents while protecting a stranger. The timeline of a tragedy. #AlexPretti #Minneapolis #ICE #FolkMusic #ProtestSong

What happens when comic books use REAL science? @toddblack.bsky.social explains SoS; an indie comic series featuring real scientists, STEM education, and real-world problem solving through storytelling. 📺 Full interview on the USDN Podcast #indiecomics #sciencecomics #stemeducation #usdnpodcast

Albanese unleashes on Angus Taylor’s uncosted policies & reminds he promised things would “get better” by knifing Sussan Ley in the back “The truth is they’re getting worse” Says No of Coalition MPs is shrinking “I suspect when we come back, that will decrease further”💥 #auspol

.@jamestalarico.bsky.social: “The only reason I’m on The View is because of my mom. And she’s actually here with us today. My mom is a fighter. She showed me how to stand up to bullies and that’s exactly what I want to do in the US Senate.” Happy Mother’s Day!

Damarcus Offord on James Talarico: We have an opportunity to elect the next U.S. Senator, someone who's compassionate, who keeps God first, who loves their neighbor.

Nova Scotia has updated its EOI system under the NSNP, introducing a 12-month validity period starting May 1, 2026. Candidates must now receive an invitation within one year or submit a new profile to stay in the pool. zurl.co/iAjEz

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Sand! Its Everywhere! Get Use to it! #AEWCollision

Rep. Grijalva is right — enough. Republicans need to stop playing politics with healthcare and pass a clean, 3-year ACA tax credit extension. #HealthcareHeist

Ditto It's All Coming Out that Maga Never was a Thing It was Elon this Whole Time He flooded the Country With Hats,Flags & Shirts & Started Paying People to attend Rallies in 2014 He Wore That Black MAGA hat that day as his Son Announced him President & Told Trump he needed to leave ✌️&💙USA

Its the final week of our 2nd Special, 'Winter Warmer 🥶' and a super Saturday of football across Europe's big 5 leagues. There are 24 fixtures live for our traders to get their teeth into. We've pulled out 5 players who we think will go well today.

ICE is shoving protestors into an active street and beating them with batons as cars are mowing down the road at Delaney Hall.

Older Australians are dying waiting for care. Labor and the Liberals are selling the care of our parents and grandparents off for private profits and releasing less care than people need each year. In a wealthy country like ours, there’s no excuse for a crisis of aged care.

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This shot from the God of War Laufey trailer has me in a chokehold… I haven’t been this excited in a game reveal in a very long time… Video games are awesome and Santa Monica Studio are wizards.

Stai vivendo la settimana che ti meriti, Flavio🫂 #Tennis #RolandGarros #Cobolli

🤫 Oregon’s tax landscape is a bargain for businesses...the debate about business taxes in Oregon too often sees taxes as a cost! 😎 Read our full analysis here: https://bit.ly/3PN7mtE #orpol #orleg #oregon #portland #taxbenefits