EDUCATORS ALERT!!! **SCHEDULING SYSTEM CHANGE**
The education community's response to the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge/Prairie Learning Center has been overwhelming. Because of the overwhelming response the Refuge has reorganized its scheduling system to accommodate as many schools as possible that want to visit.
1. We are currently booking for summer 2007.
2. Sorry spring 2007 is full.
3. Fall 2007 scheduling will begin on May 1st.
4. Spring and summer 2008 scheduling will begin January 2nd of next year.
5. To schedule an outreach program at your school you may call and make reservations one calendar year in advance. School outreach programs can be scheduled from November 15th to March 15th and from June 15th to August 20th.
6. Teacher orientation to the Prairie Learning Center can be scheduled when a school visit is booked.
7. What activities are available? Project Bluestem activities.
a. The activities can be selected from a prepared menu of educational activities that are grade level appropriate.
b. Stewardship activities are always available.
8. Who do I contact to schedule my school visit? Sara Hollerich, Environmental Education Coordinator.
a. Contact Sara at 515-994-3400 or fax 515-994-3459 or E-mail: Sara_Hollerich@fws.gov E-mail has the quickest response time.
Reach the Prairie Learning Center educational staff at:
515 994-3400 or write
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Prairie Learning Center
PO Box 399
Prairie City, Iowa 50228
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