Help 50 Title 1 Classrooms Meet Wildlife Up-Close!

We are thrilled to once again receive a grant from Bass Pro Shops, enabling us to expand our outreach to Title I schools across the Triangle. Thanks to their generous support, we will visit three Title I schools in Wake County, fostering meaningful connections with nature through hands-on experiences.

But there are many more Title I schools across the Triangle that we hope to reach. With your support, we can expand our efforts to connect even more students with nature by bringing native animals into classrooms that would otherwise miss out on this unique experience.

As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited about the opportunities to grow our mission, and we hope you’ll join us on this journey. Together, we can make a difference!

At the wildlife center, we are fortunate to have multiple ambassadors of the same species, such as Apollo and Athena (barred owls), Willow and Maple (red-shouldered hawks), and Clover and Parsley (domestic rabbits). This setup allows us to visit two schools, or even two similarly aged classrooms, at the same time!

Our goal is to offer programs that provide children with engaging wildlife experiences while also adhering to NC science standards. To achieve this, we tailor our programs to suit different age groups. For instance, younger elementary students explore movement terms and concepts like "zigzag" with our rabbits. In contrast, older elementary students delve into anatomy, comparing human and owl features.

Having multiple ambassadors enables us to customize our programs according to the audience's curriculum without overworking our animals or educators. Our educators and ambassadors can split the load to engage students all over the Triangle without feeling burned out.

With your support, we can continue to engage Title 1 schools, giving even more children the chance to forge meaningful connections with nature, which could positively influence their future relationship with the world.