Education/Interpretation
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The Sacramento NWR welcomes groups to take part in our extensive environmental education program.

The best time to visit the Refuge is October through February. Field trips are scheduled Tuesdays through Sundays. All activities and facilities are free of charge to educational groups. Reservations are required.

School group visiting the Refuge,
photo: USFWS

Learning opportunities on the Refuge include the following:

• Grade specific activities to correlate with science content standards
• Other environmental education activities
• Visitor center and interpretive panels
• Discovery Room and diorama
• Wildlife exhibits
• Educational videos
• Wetlands Walk trail guide
• Auto tour and viewing platform

See Educator's Guide for teaching materials for these activities.

New!! Wild About Wetlands Resource Kits are also available for loan. These reusable kits provide elementary students and their teachers with three weeks of easy-to-use activities and all materials needed for hands-on learning about wetlands, animals, and habitat restoration. Call the Refuge for more information and availability.