The Wildlife Center offers education and outreach programs

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		Education and Outreach
Golden and Bald educational eagles Saw-whet owls		It is the mission of The Wildlife Center to educate effectively the public on the importance of wildlife in the environment. To fulfill this mission, The Center uses 30 non-releasable educational birds and mammals as visual aids in theme-based programs that describe the work of The Center, each animal's place in the New Mexico ecosystem, and the habitat stewardship opportunities open to us all. The Center presents over 120 educational programs and over 400 public tours each year at the Center and throughout northern New Mexico. Educational Experiences Offered for a Modest Fee Include: • Group tours of our 30 non-releasable education animals. • 1/2 day educational field trips include the following: hands-on information on protecting the wildlife of New Mexico New Mexico science standards-based theme presentations tour of the Wildlife Center's 30 educational animals hands-on theme-based activity pre-planning information for teachers followup activities to take back into the classroom • Adult programs on various topics related to wildlife and habitat. Current Prices: Onsite Programs: • Tour groups of 20 or under — $30 • Tour groups of more than 20 — $30 + $2/each over 20 • Educational Program — $75 Offsite Programs: • School Education Program — $100 + applicable mileage charge • Community Program — $100 + applicable mileage charge • Public Events — fees depend on numbers of attendees and location of event
Volunteer handler Tom Wyant with Gila Monster		To request an onsite tour/program or educational outreach program for your organization, please contact: Katherine Eagleson c/o The Wildlife Center PO Box 246 Española, New Mexico, 87532 Telephone 505-753-9505 Fax 505-747-8862 E-mail: katherine@thewildlifecenter.org
		" Wildlife Wise" Textbook "Wildlife Wise" is an educational publication of The Wildlife Center used at the Center and intended for classroom use. The educational manual is organized to allow students to discover the natural environment in which they live. The loose-leaf notebook includes lesson plans with handouts and focuses on environmental awareness and wildlife management. Call the Center (505-753-9505) for more information.
		" Bear Aware" Video The "Bear Aware" video is a production of The Wildlife Center provided free of charge to children and adults for the purpose of educating the general public about the physical attributes, feeding habits, habitat, range, breeding and reproduction and general status of the New Mexico Black Bear.
		Did You Know? These information sheets are currently available upon request from The Wildlife Center. I Found a Baby Bird (pdf) Bear Facts Song Birds and Salmonella Baby Mammal Information (pdf)
		Winter Public Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Click here for maps to our facility and information about visiting us. Animal Intake Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about our organization, tours and programs, please contact The Center: PO Box 246, Española New Mexico 87532 Phone505.753.9505 Fax505.747.8862 E-mail: director@thewildlifecenter.org
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