Educational Programs Downloadable Resources

Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts are a fun way to explore the outdoors and learn about nature and wildlife. Use this scavenger hunt at The Fort River Birding and Nature Trail, or any of our refuge divisions. Try creating your own scavenger hunt with friends and family and explore your own backyard or neighborhood.

Download scavenger hunt

Junior Wildlife Ranger

Become a Junior Wildlife Ranger. This activity book offers fun lessons and activities on wildlife, habitats, and ecology at the Conte Refuge. Learn about birds, pollinators, pond life and more while spending time outside exploring the natural world.

Download the Conte Junior Wildlife Ranger Booklet

Junior Duck Stamp Program

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is a dynamic art-and science-based curriculum that teaches wetland conservation to students in kindergarten through high school. The program encourages students to explore their natural world, invites them to investigate biology and wildlife management principles and challenges them to express and share what they have learned with others. 

Learn more about the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program

Printable Conservation Activities

Endangered Species Word Find

Fresh Water Mussel Maze

Fresh Water Mussel Word Find

Look For Wildlife / Draw Wildlife

Watch Wildlife List

Mark Trail Coloring Book

Join Mark Trail and his friends for a tour through National Wildlife Refuges and the habitats they protect. This fun and informative coloring book will introduce you to all types of wildlife that depend on the US Fish and Wildlife Service to help them survive.

Learn Your Trees

Learning how to identify different trees can be a fun way to spend family time in the woods. Use this fun guide as you walk along the Fort River Trail to help you identify the different trees you see along the way. Although the guide is designed for the Fort River Trail, the information will be helpful for other outdoor locations you like to visit.

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