Wetland Ecology and Macroinvertebrates - Lesson Plan

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Wetland Ecology and Macroinvertebrates - Lesson Plan

Kindergarten-Second Grade: Wetland Discoveries

Wetlands are essential habitats that benefit many different forms of life. Learn about some of the unique creatures that depend on the Refuge’s wetlands and witness them up up-close
while exploring the habitat.

Third-Fifth Grade: Healthy Wetlands & Watersheds

Watersheds and the wetlands within them serve as essential homes and resources to both wildlife and humans. Without clean and healthy water, all forms of life face many potential
problems. Discover the importance of watersheds and the role that humans play through the up up-close exploration of a real wetland habitat.

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Olivia Ellenbecker
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