Wildlife Refuges National wildlife refuges are lands set aside for wildlife.
Some animals live entire lifetimes within a single home refuge.
For many others, a refuge might serve as a place to rest and feed during a long migration. Many wildlife refuges serve other needs, too, such as space for military training and grazing of livestock, natural water purification, recreation, and a place where people can retreat from urban environments. You can help your students start to understand what these special places are for and to appreciate the wildlife refuges or similar sanctuaries near their homes. Rest for the Weary Students could begin by talking about trips they have taken. Work in the idea of needing a safe place to sleep and a place to get meals once in a while, as well as gasoline if traveling by car.