Desert NWR - Habitats and Adaptations Leader Guide (508)

This program was designed for Scouts to be able to earn their patches, but it can be used with any age-appropriate group. 

Author(s)
Park ranger in a tan uniform and brown hat
Supervisory Park Ranger
National Wildlife Refuge System
Additional Role(s)
Visitor Services Manager,
Volunteer Coordinator,
Visual Information Specialist,
Social Media Manager,
Public Information Officer
Expertise
Interpretation,
Environmental Education,
Geology,
Graphic Design,
Digital & Social Media
Area
WA
ID
Cheney,WA
Drew Lehmann
Type of document
Education
Facility
Desert Tortoise standing next to a blooming prickly pear cactus with pink flowers
Desert National Wildlife Refuge is the largest wildlife refuge outside of Alaska and protects the largest intact habitat for the Desert Bighorn Sheep in the Mojave desert.
Program
A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
Ecosystem
FWS and DOI Region(s)