Hands-on moments in nature spark confidence, curiosity, and care—for the world, and for each other.
A week that opens doors. Students learn boat safety, fishing (casting, species ID, proper measurement), wildlife observation, archery, and habitat stewardship. Career talks feature Port of Miami wildlife inspectors (anti‑poaching/trafficking), refuge fire crews, biologists, and communicators. Coastal day includes Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge & Nature Center (sea turtles, scrub habitat) and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary (care for non‑releasable animals).
Small native‑plant habitats that bring wildlife back to everyday places—schoolyards, parks, and shared spaces—while giving teachers and students an easy, hands‑on way to learn.
Floating gardens that clean water, create habitat, and let students study ecology up close. Scalable for ponds, canals, and lakes.
As the only nonprofit solely dedicated to advocating on behalf of the National Wildlife Refuge System, the National Wildlife Refuge Association protects, promotes, and enhances America’s wildlife heritage through strategic programs that address refuge funding, management, and public engagement.
In South Florida, the Refuge Association leads the South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Project — a collaboration with the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and local partners. This initiative provides access to wildlife refuges and public lands, fosters environmental education, and supports green infrastructure and career pathways in conservation.
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