Students Explore at Turnbull NWR

Ecology, zoology and wildlife biology are growing fields of opportunity. That’s why Lind-Ritzville High School’s Advanced Placement Biology class and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) club took a field trip on May 27 to Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.

The trip gave students the opportunity to learn more about local flora and fauna, explore the importance of ecology and conservation, and gain exposure to potential career paths in STEM.

The National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) system preserves habitats like Turnbull across the country. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services...