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An Educational Opportunity to Meet Your Needs
With over 2,650 acres of open space, environmental educational opportunities abound on the Bufferlands. The Bufferlands have phenomenal wildlife habitat that supports over 220 species of birds, 25 species of mammals, 20 species of fish, and 21 special status species. This large array of wildlife can be found in our grasslands, wetlands and riparian forests.
The Bufferlands is typically closed to unescorted public access. However, during the past several years, we have been developing our public outreach and education program, including a docent and volunteer component. Please see the following links to learn more about our docent program and check out our calendar of events for annually scheduled tours.
The Bufferlands management staff can also tailor a special tour to meet the individual needs of your group. As we are able to accommodate within our staff’s regular work schedule, we are happy to provide tours and talks for groups large and small, covering a wide variety of natural resource topics. We have provided tours for students from kindergarten through high school. Our Bufferlands have also served as an outdoor classroom for a variety of collegiate programs. Whether the interest is general in nature or lies with a particular species, habitat or ecological function, we strive to provide as many educational opportunities to community groups, clubs, and various private and professional associations as we can.
Please contact Lora Leerskov at 875-9309 or by e-mail at leerskovl@sacsewer.com for more information about how you can request a tour for you group.