On their visits they experienced a natural outdoor environment. In hands-on science activities they discover the relationship of animals, plants, and insects to earth, air and water in the web of life. Dedicated volunteers guide walks we call Safaris In Search Of Nature on the trail around the wetlands on the McNary National Wildlife Refuge . Outdoor Classroom and Displays McNary National Wildlife Refuge management and volunteers offer an environmental educational experience called MEECe. Teachers, their classes, scout groups, and the public enjoy a display of mounted bird specimens, discarded nests, videos, and books on nature.
Children can touch bird wings, bones, and animal pelts.
Additional items are added as they become available, either when discovered on the trail or when donated by supporters of nature. Supplementing Classroom Textbooks Workshops assist teachers in using the refuge as an outdoor classroom. Learning stations demonstrate natural science and expose children to the wonders of nature. Outdoor activities augment classwork across the curriculum tailored to a teacher's needs for meeting Washington State Department of Education's requirements. The 2-mile trail is open daily to visitors who wish to discover nature with a walk on their own.