Wild Things! brings wildlife educators to western NC schools, churches, and community centers. Educators provide unique and exciting opportunities for children to experience the wonders of nature through hands-on interaction with native wildlife. We have sponsored wolf programs, advised the construction of an interpretive nature trail, and led students on a field trip to see elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  To date, we have introduced more than a dozen programs led by professional environmental educators in communities across western NC, educating hundreds of students about the importance of appreciating and conserving wild things and their habitats.