Education
Our Educational Mission
The mission of Grays Harbor NWR education program is to work collaboratively with local schools, the community and other educational groups to teach the value of our local ecosystems to students, both young and old.
Grays Harbor NWR Education Guide
Request an education guide full of fun and educational activities to implement into your curriculum throughout the year.
Teacher Training
If you are interested in recieiving training on using the Refuge's educational materials or how to take a Refuge field trip, contact the Education Coordinator for more information. Training can be designed for one-on-one assistance or for groups of teachers.
Classroom Visits
Invite Grays Harbor NWR staff into your classroom to engage students in interactive learning activities about local habitat, shorebirds, migration and more!
Click here to download the Classroom Presentation Application.
Field Trips
Visit the Refuge and extend your students' learning process beyond conventional classroom limits. Complete a field study about shorebirds and a variety of other topics.
Click here to download the Field Study Application.
Shorebird Festival Poster Contest
Another way to get your students involved is the Shorebird Festival Poster Contest. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about shorebirds and their connection to our local ecosystem. The poster contest is open to students in grades 1-6. The Shorebird Festival takes place the last weekend in April.
For more information about the education program, contact Carlene Bermann, Grays Harbor NWR Education Coordinator, at:
Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge
c/o Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
100 Brown Farm Road
Olympia, WA 98516
Phone: (360) 753-9467
Email: carlene_bermann@fws.gov
