"Where the River Meets the Sound," an educator's guide to Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge offers complete information about field trip planning, preparation and pre-field trip activities. It has background information about the indoor and trail activities offered while at the Refuge and about post field trip activities. All activities are matched with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
Welcome Educator page 1 The US Fish and Wildlife Service page 2 Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge page 4 A History of the Nisqually Delta page 5 Refuge Management page 7 Map of the Refuge page 8 Seasons of the Refuge page 9 Seasonal Scheduling page 10 Hiking Trail Descriptions page 11 Habitats of the Refuge page 12 Birds of the Refuge page 19 Mammals of the Refuge page 23 Plants of the Refuge page 25
EE Goals and Objectives page 29Key Concepts page 30 Refuge Resources and Assistance page 31 Refuge Facilities page 32 Making a Reservation page 34 Guidelines for Refuge Field Trips page 35 Checklist for Field Trip page 36 Group Management Tips page 37 Medical Considerations page 38