Each field trip
contains three to five learning stations, an assortment of classroom
and onsite activities, and field trip maps that identify ideal locations
on the trail for presenting the materials. You're encouraged to
mix and match the modules to fit your curriculum, age group, and
time constraints.
Be sure your
students become familiar with the basic
ecological concepts listed at the bottom of the Pre-Visit Planning
page.
Refuge
Habitats
Explore
the habitats of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge!
Your adventure will take you through the refuge's five distinct
habitats. Learn about the powerful geologic forces that created
these habitats, and discover which birds, animals, and plants,
including endangered and invasive species, live in each.
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Birds
of the Refuge
Get
familiar with the wide variety of birds that are hosted by
the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge! In this adventure,
you'll discover the refuge's unique residents and visitors,
including herons and cranes, bald eagles, dusky Canada geese,
and pileated woodpeckers. You'll also learn about migratory
waterfowl, and discover how birds are adapted to their habitats
and diets.
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Refuge
Cultural History
Discover
the cultural history of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge!
Explore how the Chinook people lived along the Columbia River
for thousands of years, and how Lewis and Clark's historic
journey impacted their lives. This adventure focuses on Cathlapotle,
the Chinook settlement visited by Lewis and Clark, which is
now an archaeological site on the refuge.
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Create
Your Own Field Trip
Create
your own field trip to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge!
Explore the field trips listed above, and select the learning
stations and activities that best fit into your curriculum,
age group, and time constraints.
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