Environmental Education

Anthom elementary visit to the hatchery. Credit: USFWS

Bald Cypress tree at the hatchery. Credit: USFWS

Birds flying over the hatchery at sunset. Credit: USFWS

Recovery sign with blue bonnets. Credit: USFWS

Rainbow over the hatchery. Credit: USFWS

St. Philips Elementary visit. Credit: USFWS

Sunset over the ponds. Credit: USFWS

Swan at the wildlife pond. Credit: USFWS

Visitors around the display pond. Credit: USFWS

Outdoor Classroom

A new hiking trail and outdoor classroom is under construction at the hatchery. The hiking trail follows the existing wildlife pond and connects to several bird viewing platforms and gazebos. Planned outdoor classroom activities include; Biologist in Training, Wildlife Pond macroinvertabrate studies, Birding and other activities. Please contact the hatchery for more information.

Biologist in Training (BiT)

Welcome to the Biologist-in-Training Program! This exciting program is designed to guide students through a fun, hands-on exploration of aquatic habitats.

The BiT activity booklet includes five fun, interactive activities that will help students gain the skills needed to be good biologists and discover why it’s important to care for our precious aquatic resources. Once students complete all five activities they are eligible to receive an official Biologist-in-Training certificate and patch or sticker!

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with
others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and
their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

All images Credit to and Courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service unless specified otherwise.