Public Education Programs
Respect for wildlife and conservation efforts begin with understanding.
Meet WCSV’s Education Animals
As non-releasable animals, Fala and Jet bring our presentations to life, embody the importance of our mission, and captivate audiences of all ages.
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Fala |
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Classroom Presentations
Wildlife education brought to you! WCSV offers educational classroom presentations catered to each grade level and the corresponding California curriculum requirements. Our presentations can cover a variety of topics including wildlife rehabilitation, our educational animals, species specific information concerning Bay Area wildlife, and what to do when encountering sick, injured, or orphaned animals.
A Visit to WCSV’s Facilities
Bring your classroom to ours. WCSV’s training room can accommodate up to 25 students. Our lobby includes wildlife artifacts and many pictures of the species we work with.
Lectures/Adult Group Presentations
Need a keynote speaker for your event? Terrific for luncheons or meetings, we offer a one-hour version of our classroom presentation for adult groups.
Custom-Made Presentations
Consider a custom presentation to fit your needs. Contact WCSV to discuss ideas.
Educational Booths
Our booths include photographs of some of our cases along with educational literature and children’s activities. Staffed by one or two volunteers, these booths make a great addition to community events and fairs.
FAQ
If we visit WCSV, will we see the animals at the facility?
No. All animals under our care are truly wild and we must restrict their interaction with humans to prevent habituation. In addition, the animals we help are sick, injured or orphaned. The presence of humans, even if you’re “just looking” is a stressful event for a wild animal that will impact its recovery and successful release back into the wild.
Do you charge for your programs?
Yes. As a non-profit, our base funding goes towards the running of our organization and food and medicine for the animals. Therefore, we have a suggested donation of $50.00. From low-income organizations and schools we happily accept in-kind donations.
How can I get involved?
From booth duty to classroom presentations we are always looking for volunteers to join our educational outreach team.
Interested? How to sign up for a class:
Email or fax the following information to WCSV: Group name, contact person, address of presentation site, contact telephone, contact email, type of program requested, number of attendees, ages of attendees, and dates requested.
Or call 408-929-WILD to discuss your presentation needs.