Wetlands Environmental Education for Kids!

Go outside and take a look around a nearby wetland. Then take some time to surf the following pages in EEK! and learn more about the plants and animals that live in this squishy habitat.

• Wetlands are wonderlands not wastelands. Read about animals and plants that live in wetland areas. A wetland poster reveals the plants and animals that live there.
• There are special plants that like wetland areas. Find out which ones. Spring is a great time to look for wetland wildflowers.
• Use this scavenger hunt to help you discover and explore Wisconsin's wetland areas.
• Awaken your senses and Join the Frog Chorus as frogs, salamanders and turtles emerge from melted wetlands.
• Try your hand at making frog origami.
• Follow the spring flight of the whooping cranes back to Wisconsin wetlands from distant waters.