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The Walter B. Jones Sr. Center for The Sounds and the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Students can take a walk on the Scuppernong River Interpretive Boardwalk and participate in an environmental education program at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.

http://www.fws.gov/pocosinlakes/

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  • North American Bear Center Listen to the sounds of a bear family conversing. Learn to look for signs of bears in the woods. Browse through real-life photos that reveal the hidden world of bears. All this and lots of information too to help you get to know about the bears of North America.
  • NatureWorks Learn about animal adaptations, habitats and interdependence or go straight to the facts about North American animals and birds.
  • North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission - Wildlife Species and Habitat Information A North Carolina Wildlife Resources site with detailed information about wildlife resources and management in the state. Information about animals such as the wood duck, white-tailed deer, beaver, wild turkey, quail, sea turtles, and predators such as various owls, osprey, black bear, wild boar and the gray fox is found here.
  • Lesson plan: Ecosystem problem solving Students will apply their knowledge of ecosystems and the interdependence of plants and animals to creatively solve problems.
  • Lesson plan: Why Are Species Endangered? This lesson introduces and explores the various issues and problems faced by endangered species globally. Following a webquest-style format, students will research the plight of endangered species; create a poster of a selected animal; and present their poster, research, and an advertising approach to the class.
  • Lesson plan: Working to Save Endangered Species Students view an online presentation about endangered species, then role-play a debate about spotted owl protection from the point of view of lumber workers, environmental activists, and government and scientific interests.

Related pages

  • Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge: An introduction to the refuge containing information about the habitat, native plants, and wildlife species, as well as details about refuge activities, programs, and events.
  • Nags Head Woods: Visit this complex maritime forest ecosystem tucked away on the Outer Banks in Nags Head, North Carolina.
  • North Carolina Estuarium: Students can visit the North Carolina Estuarium and learn about the plants and animals that inhabit an estuary.

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This wildlife refuge covers three counties: Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington, but the headquarters is located in Columbia in Tyrell County. The refuge provides protection and habitat to migratory waterfowl and other birds. Bears and red wolves can also be found here.

The Walter B. Jones Sr. Center for The Sounds at the headquarters has an interpretive boardwalk along the Scuppernong River. Opportunities for environmental education / outreach and refuge tours are available to groups upon request. Call 252-796-3004 for more information.

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