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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 half a dozen programs led by professional environmental educators in rural communities across western NC, educating hundreds of students about the importance of appreciating and conserving wild things and their habitats.
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 2010 educational opportunities now offered to school children and groups include:
Naturalist Rob Gudger’s and his wolves. This program feature several wolves, one of our country’s most misunderstood animal. Rob and his wolves are regulars at Ghost Town and provide informative, entertaining and educational presentations throughout Western North Carolina. Rob is one of our most requested presenters.
“Save Our American Raptors.” This flying raptor exhibition is presented throughout the summer at Rock City in Tennessee. It is a fascinating up close look at birds of prey led by professionals John and Dale Stokes. S.O.A.R. is a popular program for schools and other organizations during their off season. Last spring, they brought their flying raptors to Blue Ridge School in NC for over 300 students to help develop awareness of the value of these birds to our ecosystems.
Wildlife Warrior Steve O'Neil and his Reptiles. Steve works as naturalist and outdoor educator at Earthshine Mountain Lodge in Lake Toxaway, NC. His program topics include reptiles, the Eastern Box Turtle, snakes, animal adaptations and habitats and are designed to supplement the science curriculum of NC public schools.
Several black bear programs led by Anne All... |
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