Click here to visit the Oaks to Wetlands Adventure - the educator's website for Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. |
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Environmental Education on the Refuge Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers space for educators to conduct outdoor classroom
activities in areas open to the public. Because Pierce, Franz Lake
and Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuges in the Columbia River
Gorge are closed to the public, educators are required to request
a Special Use Permit before accessing or conducting activities on these
refuges. |
What type of information will I need to provide when I make my reservation? 1) Field trip contact person(s) name, phone number, or e-mail address(es). 2) Date(s) & time(s) - planned or scheduled - of field trip and how long the visit will last. 3) Name and address of school, organization, troop, etc. and grade level or ages of the students. 4) Total number of people in the group (includes teachers and chaperones). 5) Refuge area or facilities to be used during the field trip. 6) A description of the activity(ies) planned for during the visit. |
How much does it cost to visit the Refuge? Field trip groups qualify for a fee waiver only if they are visiting the Refuge for educational purposes and integrating their field trip into a larger course of study that focuses at least partially on the natural or cultural environment. |
Will there be a tour guide available
to lead my group during our field trip? Other resources
include the Dusky Duffel backpacks which contain binoculars, field
guide identification books and equipment, and lesson exercises that
may be conducted in the field. Other publications are ususally available
at no cost and include posters, coloring books, informational brochures,
and flyers. |
What about an educational visit for cultural resources on Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge? For information about education and the cultural resources on Ridgefield NWR visit the Cultural Resources webpage for Ridgefield NWR (this takes you to the US Fish & Wildlife Service website) or visit the Cathlapotle Plankhouse website at http://plankhouse.org. |
Special events including educational demonstrations and tours are offered periodically throughout the year. These events may be appropriate for educators to attend with their students. Please check the Special Events, Programs & Refuge News webpage for more information. |
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