Exclusive Experience at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, OK (Family Friendly 16+)

An Exclusive Experience at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge!

Support Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge by helping maintain the Eagle Roost Trail and Hoot Owl Loop. Volunteers will have the opportunity to dig for selenite crystals on the salt flats (the only place in the world for the hourglass!), have a private tour from refuge staff, and experience a guided bird walk during fall migration. It was established March 26, 1930 for breeding and migratory birds. Overall, the refuge is 32,197 acres located in north-central Oklahoma. The refuge includes salt flats, mixed-grass prairie, herbaceous wetlands, forested riparian areas, rolling sand hills, and open water (Great Salt Plains Lake).

The salt flats have always held an important role to wildlife and people. The refuge has been designated a Globally Important Bird Area by the American Bird Conservancy, and a site of International Importance within the Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve Network.

There is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction, tool demonstrations, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.