Eye on Nature field trips underway at Billy Frank Jr Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

This week on the NREP blog…

Eye on Nature field trips are a chance for students to explore native ecosystems and develop skills necessary to identify native plant and bird species. These trips are offered in the spring at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, in collaboration with Nisqually River Education Project, Nisqually Reach Nature Center, Chehalis Basin Education Consortium, and a host of dedicated volunteers.

Unlike other field experiences, Eye on Nature trips allow students to work in groups of 4-6 students, enabling better wildlife watching opportunities and providing for deeper connections with nature. It is our amazing pool of volunteers, dedicated teachers, and parent chaperones that allow students to be split into such small groups! Furthermore, students collect biodiversity data that is used by scientists and nature enthusiasts across the nation.

This week, NREP Americorps volunteer, Aleks Storvick, shares pictures, tools, and stories of the recent Eye on Nature field trips on the NREP blog. With several trips still to go, we are excited for the plants and wildlife still to come.