The Refuge Partner Schools Program"is an approach that provides teachers and students with multidisciplinary, standard-based curriculum that includes hands-on, real-life experiences with plants and wildlife, as well as recreational opportunities to immerse students in nature throughout the seasons. Participating schools visit the refuge at least one time each school year (3 times when funding becomes available) for ranger-led lessons and activities. While the Program reaches a wide audience of students, the emphasis is on diverse youth and typically involves the entire student body from kindergarten through grade 5.