Environmental Education Opportunities

The refuge offers several programs for students at the refuge or in the schools, when possible. Group leaders should contact the refuge atleast two weeks before the program date to schedule volunteer or staff-led programs. Using the trails and the Visitor's Center, teachers can also self-lead groups on the refuge.

The following are a few of the environmental education opportunities available:

On-site

• Staff or volunteer-led walks on nature trails.
• Presentations in auditorium.
• Viewing videos in auditorium.
• Participating in radiotelemetry and prescribed fire demonstrations.
• Assistance with developing appropriate curriculum for refuge field trips.

Off-site

• Presentations to schools, garden clubs, fraternal, and service organizations.
• Pre- and post-field trip briefings.
• Participation in special events like Earth Day, Crane Festival, and National Wildlife Refuge Week (October).

The refuge is involved in the Annual International Crane Foundation Crane Art Exchange. Get your group involved and schedule programs with the refuge to support your art program.

Check out the activities and events to see if there are opportunities coming up to get your group involved.