Our
Program. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
recognizes the importance of working with partners in the
community through building relationships that will help
conserve fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats.
Our outreach program serves to link the work of the USFWS
to the community and help connect people to nature by providing
opportunities for citizens to take part in protecting our
natural resources.
Community Events. As
a partner in the community, we participate in local outdoor
festivals and celebrations with exhibits, displays, educational
activities, and information.
International Migratory Bird Day
Festival of
the Birds
Oaks
Bottom Wildlife Refuge in Portland
Oaks
Bottom Wildlife Refuge in Portland
This year's event takes place on May 12, 2011.
Click here to learn more.
To view poster click here.
The theme for 2012 International Migratory Bird Day is Connecting People to Bird Conservation.
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Educational Resources
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We Share One Place: Endangered Species of Oregon
In response to numerous requests from educators looking for resources on endangered species, we have produced a booklet titled: We Share One Place: Endangered Species of Oregon. The material is geared to grades 4 through 7.
Though a wealth of information on the topic exists, we determined what was lacking was a comprehensive piece focused on the species in our own backyard. To round out the content, we included an "outdoor science adventure" component which we believe will help students relate more personally to the subject.
The booklets are free of charge. If you are interested in receiving a set of the booklets to use in your classroom, please contact Nancy Pollot at 503-231-6179 or via email.
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Community Partnerships. We
share our technical expertise and educational resources with
local groups and organizations by serving on steering committees
and outreach teams. The following are some of the community
organizations with which we collaborate:
The Intertwine
Oregon
Plan for Salmon and Watersheds
OWEB (Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board)
The Oregon
Zoo
Pacific
Rivers Council - Salmon Safe
Johnson
Creek Watershed Council
Support of Local Programs: Through our outreach program,
we provide funds to environmental education programs with a
focus on connecting children to nature:
Multnomah
County Outdoor School
A weeklong residential science education program for sixth
grade students.
Northwest
Outdoor Science School
The study of basic concepts of ecology, the natural history
and biology of Oregon, and the conservation and wise use of
natural resources.
OMSI's
Salmon Camp Program
Salmon Camp provides a pipeline into higher education as well
as careers in science and resource management.
Wolftree,
Inc.
The design and implementation of outdoor science
programs and projects that are community-based.
SOLV
The statewide Oregon non-profit organization founded
in 1969 by Governor Tom McCall.
For more information, please
contact:
Nancy Pollot, Outreach Coordinator
503-231-6179
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Items
of Note
Take Action for Pollinators!
Find swallowtail host plants and their eggs and
submit your findings to an online database.
USFWS is participating
in the
N. American Pollinator Protection Campaign
For Educators
Salmon Watch Curriculum
Schoolyard Habitat & Outdoor Classrooms
Education Trunks
New Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit
FOR KIDS
Where the Other You Lives
Discover the Forest Website
Weird
& Wonderful Wildlife Poster
Click here to order a free copy of this poster.
USFWS
Kids' Pages
Puzzles,
Games, Activities
Children's Privacy Policy
Children and Nature
New
USFWS website:
LET'S
GO OUTSIDE !
Helping Families Connect with Nature
USFWS
Launches New Initiative
Connecting Children to Nature Is a Top Priority
Economic Report
Wildlife
Watching in the U.S.: Economic Impacts on National and State
Economies
(2006)
For Educators and Students
Wildlife, plants,
science and community involvement
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