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Conservation, Outdoor and Environmental Education Resources

W.O.W. National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School

W.O.W. National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School is a hands-on learning experience for individuals of all ages and offers a great opportunity for families to share quality time together. Participants can choose from several different course topics for both the beginner and experienced outdoor enthusiast.

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Wetland Restoration

A four acre wetland was reclaimed with the assistance of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The restored wetland is located directly behind the Cuba-Rushford Central School Building. It is used as part of the school's expansive outdoor classroom.

Wheelin' Sportsmen

Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF® provides all people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors through local chapter events nationwide, such as hunting, fishing and shooting activities. With more than 56 million people with disabilities in the U.S., the program fills a much needed void. Through this program, chapters host numerous Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF® events across North America...

Wildlife Center

Built by students and the community, the Cuba Rushford Central School Wildlife Center is a classroom developed get students out away from the traditional learning environment and into a rugged space where they can engage with wildlife science. The center features a small museum and serves as a research facility for projects such as deer and turkey tagging and tracking.

Winchester Museum

The NWTF's state-of-the-art museum celebrates the comeback of the wild turkey and features the role hunter/conservationists played in this great wildlife success story. Recently, the museum was expanded to double its original size. New exhibits include: the world's largest box call, wild turkeys in folk art, turkey oddities and a simulated prescribed fire helicopter exhibit.

Women in the Outdoors

Women in the Outdoors is dedicated to providing hands-on outdoor education for women. Outdoor learning events, which allow women to try activities ranging from hunting to hiking, are conducted throughout the United States and Canada.

Each participant of an event becomes a member of the NWTF's women's program. As part of their annual $25 membership, women receive the Women In The...

XTREME JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics & Sportsmanship)

The NWTF's newest program, Xtreme JAKES (ages 13-17), provides opportunities and challenges more in line with older JAKES abilities and experiences. JAKES which stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship is dedicated to informing, educating and involving youth in wildlife conservation and the wise...

If it involves learning about conservation, environment, wild things and wild places, you'll find a place for it here.

  • Camps
  • Outdoor classrooms
  • Lesson plans
  • Natural science
  • Classroom speakers
  • Field trips
  • Workshops
  • Naturalists
  • Teacher training
  • Distance learning
  • Nature centers
  • Online games
  • Science projects
  • Conservation model
  • Outdoor skills
  • Wildlife habitat
  • Grants