Field Trips and Activities 

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge offers free educational field trips and activities on and off refuge for all ages (college, adults, scouts, etc.). If possible, contact us at least two weeks ahead of time with number of students, ages, time and date available. 

Available on refuge:

  • Fishing (only available April 1 - October 15): we have a youth fishing pond (Bonham Pond) for catch and release, 30 fishing poles available to borrow 
  • Nature Walk: there are five trails 
  • Birding: 30 binoculars are available to borrow, walk a trail and show touch objects
  • Salt Flats and Selenite Crystal Digging (only available April 1 - October 15): 30 shovels are available to borrow, meet at observation deck for short informational presentation about biology and history and then help digging for selenite crystals 
  • Archery: at least one week notice to get enough volunteers and make sure equipment is available, also must be 4th grade or older 

Available off refuge:

  • Shorebird Migration: with lesson plans and activities 
  • Birding
  • Fishing: informational with backyard bass, reviewing tacklebox 
  • General Information about the refuge
  • Career information: highlighting how to use USA Jobs and different jobs available

Are you interested in something else? We can develop something specific to your interest.

Accessibility:  Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is committed to making field trips and activities accessible for everyone. We can adapt and provide accommodation if needed.

Contact: Visitor Services Specialist, Melissa Robell at melissa_robell@fws.gov