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Wetland Ecology Walk (Grades K - 3: Focus on Habitats)
Physical Science & Life Science EALRs

Students explore the various habitats of Foster Island as they learn about the function and importance of wetlands. Through hands-on activities, games and observations students are introduced to a freshwater marsh, learn about habitat and the importance of water quality.

Wetland Ecology Walk< (Grades 4 - 8: Focus on Ecosystems)
Physical Science & Life Science EALRs

Students investigate the complex world of a wetland ecosystem through wildlife tracking, aquatic dips (water sampling), and plant identification. Foster Island provides a unique opportunity for students to study an urban wetland up close and discover the importance and functions of wetlands.

Contact the Education Department for more information at (206)543-8801 or uwbgeduc@u.washington.edu

Teacher Resources:

  • Pre and Post Visit Worksheets
    • Wetland Ecology Walk Word Search doc. pdf.
    • 3 Wetland Creatures doc. pdf.

Reading List:

For Students

  • Langley, Andrew. WETLANDS NATURE SEARCH. Hong Kong: Joshua Morris Book from Reader's Digest Assoc., Inc, 1993.

For Educators/Parents

  • Cone, Molly. SQUISHY, MISTY, DAMP & MUDDY: THE IN-BETWEEN WORLD OF WETLANDS. Sierra Club Juveniles, 1996.
  • Dean, Jana. WETLAND TALES – A COLLECTION OF STORIES. Washington State Department of Ecology, 1992.

Athena Wetlands:

Twin Groves Beaver Games

Ducks Unlimited Program For Young Conservationists:

US Environmental Protection Agency Wetlands:

Adopt a Stream Foundation's Stream Links:

Dialogue for Kids Wetlands Links:

Homewaters Project

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