Education

California’s wildlife needs protection and preservation; CWC can come to you to show how our work contributes to that effort, and how you can too! All-ages educational outreach from CWC focuses on what wildlife rehabilitation is, how it is practiced, and how human activity affects wildlife. Our goal is always to increase empathy, understanding, and appreciation for our wild neighbors.

Markets, fairs, and businesses:

CWC can table at events and businesses. Offerings include:

  • information on CWC programs and volunteering
  • tactile educational displays
  • wildlife-themed crafts and activities

The CWC educational van can come to you for programs in increments of 1-3 hours, indoors or outdoors. Offerings include:

  • video tours of CWC
  • lab activities and workshops
  • tracks, anatomical replicas, and real wildlife specimens (no live animals)

Scheduling: We are currently scheduling visits for our 2024 pilot year for the educational van! We have accommodation available for short-notice visits and special requests as we ramp up the program. Fill out the program request form or e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org for more information.

Schools, museums, and community programs:

The CWC educational van can come to you for programs in increments of 1-3 hours, indoors or outdoors. Offerings include:

  • video tours of CWC
  • lab activities and workshops
  • tracks, anatomical replicas, and real wildlife specimens (no live animals)

Lessons include learning objectives aligned with Next Generation Science Standards for all grade levels. Craft projects and suggested home or classroom assignments to accompany a CWC visit may be available.

Scheduling: We are currently scheduling visits for our 2024 pilot year for the educational van! We have accommodation available for short-notice visits and special requests as we ramp up the program. Fill out the program request form or e-mail cwells@cawildlife.org for more information.

Virtual visits:

CWC can provide online presentations via video call. An excellent option for shorter classroom visits, community organizations, homeowners associations, and for wildlife lovers outside the range of CWC’s in-person visits. Offerings include:

  • Video tours of CWC
  • Information on living alongside urban wildlife
  • Case studies and stories from wildlife rehabilitation

In the interests of equity and accessibility, CWC educational programs are provided at no cost to the host site, but donations to support our lifesaving work are always welcomed.

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