Educational Presentations for Schools and Groups
Bringing wildlife education to your school or organization
Sonoma
County Wildlife Rescue offers two unique educational opportunities to school
groups, public agencies and events, and social organizations. A $75.00
donation to the program is asked to help with costs of educational literature
and equipment.
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Presentation at your school or facility |
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Presentation and tour of our facilities. |
What's it About?
The
Educational Outreach Program is designed to introduce the local community to the
vast array of wildlife inhabiting Sonoma County. It also addresses wildlife
emergencies and serves to promote a deeper understanding of the problems facing
wildlife in an environment which is rapidly altered by human activities.
Education in the classroom is of particular importance. Many children today know
very little about the wild animals that live in their area and are unaware of
the tremendous impact we all have on their continued survival.
Click here for information about presentations at your school or facility
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Presentation at Your School or Facility
What is included in the Presentation?
Most of our presentations include:
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An Instructional slide show |
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The Sonoma County Wildlife Exhibit |
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An introduction to "Spirit", a red-tailed hawk who is part of our Education Team |
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Hands-on
experience with taxidermy's, bones, skulls and furs. |
Volunteers teach wildlife awareness and appreciation to hundreds of school children every year. With the use of slides and taxidermies. Volunteers address the many issues surrounding wildlife today.
Main Focus
The focus of the
presentation is:
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Native species identification |
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Animal
behavior |
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Habitat
protection |
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Promotion
of peaceful and compassionate coexistence with wildlife |
Content Is Adapted for Your Needs
Each presentation
is adapted to accommodate preschoolers to adults. The program length may be
modified to meet the needs of the group. Informational handouts, environmental
and wildlife games, and coloring sheets are available at the various
presentations. The Educational Outreach Program is dependent upon the support of
the community we serve.
Tour/Presentation at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue
We offer a guided tour including:
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The educational presentation described above, plus a tour of: |
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Wildlife Rescue Office/Animal Treatment facility |
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Wildlife exhibit area |
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Live educational exhibit animals including a red tail hawk, western gray squirrel, and two gray foxes |
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A view of of our wildlife rehab facility from it's entrance. |
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Wildlife workstation |
Note that some of these areas are undergoing development.
If you would
like to sign up for one of our presentations, please call (707) 992-0274 or email u