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Educators are invited to participate in the various education partnerships or utilize self-guided environmental education content. Contact Minnesota Valley NWR staff to schedule a field trip.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a thriving urban refuge where nature connects people, communities and wildlife. Where diverse communities are welcomed through meaningful connections, educational opportunities and recreational experiences, while conserving wildlife habitat in the Minnesota River Valley.
The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1976 to protect habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife and to provide environmental education to citizens in the area. The Minnesota Valley refuge is a greenbelt of large marsh areas bordered by grain terminals, highways, residential areas, office buildings, and farm fields.
We’ve gathered fact sheets, lesson plans, activity books, teaching guides, and more to help you teach your students about Minnesota’s wildlife.
The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a 14,000-acre (5,666 ha) National Wildlife Refuge in eastern and central Minnesota. Located just south of the city of Minneapolis, it is one of fourteen Regional Priority Urban Wildlife Refuges in the nation.
As an Educator with the refuge and Trust, you will have opportunities to: Explore career paths within the field of natural resource management, education and community outreach. Build relationships with USFWS professionals and network with local conservation partners.
The Rapids Lake Education Center near Carver is used for school groups by reservation through our Environmental Education program. Trails are open to the public sunrise to sunset, year round. Free admission to visitor centers and refuge lands.
