An Educator's
guide to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
This publication is developed for use in planning field trips to
the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. It contains detailed information
for preparing for your trip to the Refuge, as well as an assortment
of classroom, outdoor, and post-field trip activities.
You may download a copy of the Educator's Guide as a pdf file here (file size - 4.6 MB).
Owl Pellets
Owl
Wing
Birds of the Refuge Slide Show
National Wildlife Refuge System Video
Cathlapotle Educator's Kit
The Lewis
and Clark Expedition: Scientific Discovery - Educator's Resource
Guide
Discover the Lower Columbia River through the eyes of Lewis and
Clark. This guide offers exploration and discovery through the science
of Lewis and Clark. Students can perform surveys just as though
they were a part of the Corps of Discovery. Students will also learn
about natural and cultural history of the area.
Dusky
Duffels
These teacher kits contain activities, equipment, and field guides
and are consolidated into a backpack that can easily travel with
teachers on field trips. When a Dusky Duffel is checked out teachers
receive an in class visit introducing the refuge System to Students
and a volunteer guide during the refuge visit. The categories include:
- Fledgling
Young Birder (K-4)
- Survival
Adaptations of Nature (3-5)
- Natural and
Cultural History (4-8)
- Water Quality
Comparisons (6-12)
For more information call the Refuge office at 360-887-4106 or contact Eric_Anderson@fws.gov. You may also visit the education page on the Refuge website at Ridgefield National
Wildlife Refuge.
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Washington
Department of Natural Resources: Trees to Sea Game
Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife: Project Wild
City
of Vancouver Water Resources Center: Educational Resources
Washington State University Extension Service
Environmental Information Cooperative
Washington
State University-Vancouver: Speakers on Environmental Education
Subjects
Washington
State University-Vancouver: Community Resources
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Washington
Fish and Wildlife: Priority Habitats of Washington
Washington
Fish and Wildlife: Freshwater Wetland Hhabitats
Washington
Fish and Wildlife: Riparian Habitats
Washington
Fish and Wildlife: Oregon White Oak Woodlands
Clark
County GIS
Interactive
Vancouver area geology project, grades 2-3: Kids and Rocks
City
of Vancouver Water Resources Center: Educational Resources
Washington
Birds and Mammals of Special Concern
National
Invasive Species Program
Habitat
and Endangered Species Maps for Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Clark
County Endangered Species Act Program
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Ridgefield
National Widlife refuge: Oaks to Wetlands Adventure Field Guides
Washington
Audubon
Vancouver
Audubon
Wilson
Cady Guide to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Birding
Quiz
Washington
Ornithological Society
National
Wildlife Federation: Eagles
National
Bald Eagle Kids Page
The
Science Spot: Eagles Page for Kids
Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife: Bald Eagle Fact Sheet
Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife: Eagle
Camera
International
Crane Foundation
International
Crane Foundation: Environmental Education
International
Crane Foundation: Kids Corner
Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife: Sandhill Crane Recovery Plan
Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife: Heron
Camera
Alaska
Natural Heritage Program
Alaska
Department of Fish and Game
U.S.
Forest Service, Cordova Ranger District: Dusky Canada Goose Nesting
Grounds
US
Geological Survey: Wintering Canada Geese in the Willamette Valley
US
Geological Survey: Pileated Woodpeckers
Nature
of New England: Pileated Woodpeckers
International
Birding Information Resource Data: Pileated Woodpeckers
Washington
Fish and Wildlife Wild Salmon Trunk Program
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Chinook
Nation
US
Fish and Wildlife Service: Pacific Cultural Resources Office
US
Fish and Wildlife Service: Teacher resources
US
Fish and Wildlife Service: Cathlapotle Site Description
US
Fish and Wildlife Service: Wapato Portage Site Description
Discovering
Lewis and Clark
The
Lewis and Clark Expedition in Washington
Washington
State Historical Society: Lewis and Clark
The
Lewis and Clark Expedition in Oregon
Oregon
Lewis and Clark Organizations
Washington
State Tourism: Lewis and Clark Experience
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