EE Organizations and Projects - Wildlife and Biodiversity
EE Organizations and Projects - Wildlife and Biodiversity
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Links on this page include organizations and projects primarily concerned with education about the conservation of plants, animals, and habitats and the preservation of biodiversity.
Project WILD is one of the most widely-used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. Project WILD is based on the premise that young people and educators have a vital interest in learning about our natural world. The program emphasizes wildlife because of its intrinsic and ecological values.
The URL is: http://www.projectwild.org/
Lend a hand for the 14th annual coast-to-coast effort to clean up public lands to help preserve America’s lands. The focus this year is on countering the tide of invasive species taking over habitats and native species.
The URL is: http://www.publiclandsday.org/
Developed by the World Conservation Union Commission on Education and Communication (IUCN CEC) the new Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) Toolkit for Biodiversity provides practical tools for practitioners and professionals promoting biodiversity.
The URL is: http://www.cepatoolkit.org/
Through its programs and publications the American Birding Association aims to add a strong conservation voice to reflect the interest of birders, and to provide continuing education to all levels of birders from young birders, beginner birders, and intermediate birders to advanced and active field birders.
The URL is: http://www.americanbirding.org/programs/index.html
Along with daily mission logs, the SSE Web site offers a calendar of scheduled Web chats and Student Summits, facts about the research investigations and the innovative technology used, detailed maps and a photo gallery of the habitats and the inhabitants unique to each site. Education activities forthcoming.
The URL is: http://sustainableseas.noaa.gov/index.html
Diving explorations of anchialine (marine) caves have led to the disovery of numerous animals, previously unknown to science. While these caves are the longest underwater caves on Earth, the animals that inhabit them are primitive living fossils.
The URL is: http://www.tamug.edu/cavebiology
Follow expeditions to the Brazilian rain forest with daily news, journals, and a web cast.
A production of DTVisions in partnership with the Amazonia Association for sustainable development projects. (Available in English and Portuguese) The URL is: http://www.jungletrekker.com/
"A non-profit environmental education and support organization for Felis concolor coryi." FPS provides information on the life history of panthers, habitat preservation and pictures.
The URL is: http://www.panthersociety.org
"Provides environmental education about native and migratory wildlife found in Illinois through our "Education On The Wing" programs... The IRC provides additional environmental education through public events, newsletters and instructional materials."
The URL is: http://www.illinoisraptorcenter.org/ewing.html
CI is a field-based, non-profit organization that uses science, economics, policy, and community involvement to promote biodiversity conservation in tropical rain forests and other endangered ecosystems worldwide.
The URL is: http://www.conservation.org/xp/CIWEB/home
"..developing the next generation of research approaches and tools to address issues related to basic science, conservation and management of marine living resources. Current projects are tailored towards the assessment of endangered species stocks and crucial life history parameters, determining fisheries - endangered stock interactions and competitions..."
The URL is: http://www.tamug.tamu.edu/labb/Projects/Projects_f...
Current information on California Condors (facts and updates on reintroduction efforts), surveys of migratory birds in Big Sur, and information on science based environmental education programs and local events.
The URL is: http://www.ventanaws.org/
"Conserving Wildlife for Kenyans and as a World Heritage" Kenyan agency offering wildlife lectures and outreach programmes to schools and other training institutes; research programming; a biodiversity conservation and management centre; and reserves.
The URL is: http://www.kws.org/
Wolf tracking via radio telemetry data (updated weekly), the latest information on wolf recovery efforts around the world, full text of scientific research papers, educational links for teachers and students and pictures of wolves.
The URL is: http://www.wolf.org/
GreenLife Society (GLS) founded in 1991, work on environmental and human related issues to preserve the natural balance between humans and nature. With emphasis on animal conservation, work is also related to the local population needs and how they can manage their own natural resources and at the same time preserve their precious natural resources. Preservation projects include: the Dujong, Sea Turtle, and Art for Nature Projects.
The URL is: http://www.greenlifesociety.org
Project to "to further science education, promote conservation of Monarch butterflies, and involve thousands of students and adults in a cooperative study of the Monarchs' fall migration." Includes curriculum ideas, butterfly garden tips, and extensive monarch information. Developed by Univ. of KS. and MN.
The URL is: http://www.MonarchWatch.org/
Operation RubyThroat is a cross-disciplinary international project in North and Central America, in which students, teachers and others collaborate to study the behavior and distribution of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. An International initiative of Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History, a non-profit organization in York, S.Carolina.
The URL is: http://www.rubythroat.org/
"An Internet-based learning adventure that engages
students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change." Students share their own field observations with classrooms across North America. In addition, students are linked with scientists who provide their expertise directly to the classroom. The URL is: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal Federal Agency responsible for conserving and protecting the Nation's threatened and endangered species and their habitats. Resources include species lists, educational resources, the text of ES legislation, and recovery program information.
The URL is: http://endangered.fws.gov
Wildlife charity helping the 13 species of otter worldwide
The URL is: http://www.otter.org
American Museum of Natural History site. The hall of biodiversity shows the importance of maintaining the balance of live on earth, and the interdependence of our planet's ecosystems.
The URL is: http://www.amnh.org/science/biodiversity/
Developed by Australian Museum Online this site has biodiversity fact sheets, information on how to conserve biodiversity through sustainable living practices, RealMedia films on biodiversity, and links to biodiversity and forestry case studies in Australia.
The URL is: http://www.austmus.gov.au/biodiversity/index.htm
A global volunteer effort by teams of recreational divers led by experienced marine scientists that raises public awareness about the value of and threats to coral reefs, and solutions to these problems, and obtains high quality data on coral reef status to allow them to be managed.
The URL is: http://www.reefcheck.org/
Extensively researched articles investigating the Arctic from three perspectives: natural resources, history and culture; social equity and environmental justice. Virtual classroom activities examine each of these themes, and GIS maps and fact sheets are available for each region of the arctic circle. Developed by Norman Chance.
The URL is: http://arcticcircle.uconn.edu/
An international clean water/fisheries conservation group. Includes fisheries conservation news and "Adopt a Fish" program which tracks fish travel distances and growth rates.
The URL is: http://www.fishunlimited.org/
"Welcome to WhaleNet's educational web site, focusing on whales and marine research. WhaleNet is an interactive education project sponsored by Wheelock College in Boston, Mass with support from the National Science Foundation." The site contains a variety of marine resources for students and teachers(Available in Spanish and French).
The URL is: http://whale.wheelock.edu/
The Gibbon Network serves to connect people interested in gibbon conservation and research. It offers a list of field sites in Southeast Asia specializing in gibbon research and reintroduction, information on gibbon studbooks, a list of the most recent publications on gibbons, and a gibbon news page.
The URL is: http://www.tiho-hannover.de/gibbons/main2/index.ht...
CERI's mission is to enable human beings to coexist with other species and help plan human expansion based upon the needs of other species. They develop scientific regional reserve designs to maintain carnivore populations (and biological diversity).
The URL is: http://www.grizzlybear.org/
Organization provides education about bats, habitat protection, research to advance scientific knowledge, conservation needs, and the ecosystems that rely on them.
The URL is: http://www.batcon.org/
"Educational Tools for teacher trainers who wish to integrate concepts regarding Chicagoland
biodiversity into their programs." Materials (including biodiversity kits, wildlife atlas, posters, videos, and slides) are available for loan to schools. Sponsored by the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The URL is: http://www.chiwild.org/members/resources.html
"This prototype report lays the foundation for what we hope will evolve into a comprehensive, credible series of periodic reports on the state of America's ecosystems." A project of The Heinz Center.
The URL is: http://www.us-ecosystems.org/
The raising and releasing of various fish and gamebirds into appropriate wildlife habitat as monitored by State Wildlife Agencies. Learn life cycles, and enjoy the opportunity to "give back" to nature.
The URL is: http://www.huntinfo.org/websites.html
"..not-for-profit dedicated to the conservation of wild birds and their habitats in the Americas." Field guides, Keep Cats Indoors Campaign (free teacher packets), info on pesticides and climate change effects, international projects and more.
The URL is: http://www.abcbirds.org/
"CRC increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and public outreach." CRC offers teacher workshops, EE activities, and school and community outreach programs.
The URL is: http://www.si.edu/crc/ep/main.htm
An Internet-based water quality monitoring project, with the goal of "creating a 'virtual' community aimed at preserving and restoring wild salmon and their habitat throughout the [northwest] region."
The URL is: http://www.cqs.washington.edu/salmonweb/
The mission of the Orangutan Foundation International is to support the conservation and understanding of the orangutan and its rain forest habitat.
OFI promotes the dissemination of information about the orangutan and its plight so that it might be saved from extinction. The URL is: http://www.orangutan.org/home/home.php
Site highlights Shambala, a preserve founded by Tippi Hedren, home to large felines like African lions and Bengal tigers . . . and pachyderms such as African elephants.
The URL is: http://www.shambala.org/
En la costa Atlántica de Parismina, Costa Rica, tortugas baulas, tortugas hawksbill y tortugas verde depositan sus huevos. Voluntarios de Parismina iniciaron un proyecto dedicado a la crianza de tortugas: Ellos patrullan las playas y guardan los huevos en los nidos. Org protecting the Leatherback, Hawksbill and Green Turtles of Parismina, Costa Rica.
The URL is: http://www.parismina.com/tortugas_(espanol).htm
This site contains a history and timeline of the National Marine Sanctuaries program, information about designation and legislation, a monthly news page, a national calendar, and stories about the people and creatures who live, work and play in the national marine sanctuaries. Educational materials are being developed for teachers and students.
The URL is: http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/scied/scied.ht...
North America's largest membership organization for active birders – providing leadership to field birders by increasing their knowledge, skills, and enjoyment of birding, and by contributing to bird conservation.
The URL is: http://www.americanbirding.org/
The National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest member-supported conservation group, uniting individuals, organizations, businesses and government to protect wildlife, wild places, and the environment.
The URL is: http://www.nwf.org/
Make your home a butterfly zone experience! Reference material, guides, gardening suggestions and resources.
The URL is: http://www.butterflies.com/
The goals of the Wilderness Institute are to provide integrated, interdisplinary, and experiential wilderness education; to disseminate info related to wilderness research, management and education; and to broaden community and public understanding of wilderness issues.
Created by the University of Montana's School of Forestry. The URL is: http://www.forestry.umt.edu/research/MFCES/program...
"WildLink seeks to create a connection between people and wildlands [in Washington] through educational projects that foster understanding of how wildlands contribute to all people's quality of life." Information on "Scouting Ahead" and "Wilderness Box" (K-8 curricula) and good links to other Washington EE sites.
The URL is: http://www.wawild.org/
WWF has identified more than 200 of the world's most outstanding and essential habitats. Of these, 25 ecoregions have been selected as areas of immediate concern. The Focal 25 site outlines the biodiversity, threats and conservation projects in these ecoregions.
The URL is: http://worldwildlife.org/science/ecoregions/g200.c...
"The Biodiversity Project’s mission is to add strength and value to the environmental movement's public outreach on biodiversity, working with partners in advocacy, education, science, communications, grantmaking and other fields."
The URL is: http://www.biodiversityproject.org/
Alinahui an eco lodge situated on the upper Napo River region at the Ecuadorian Amazon. Place is home to more than 750 species of butterflies, many birds species and a huge variety of bromeliads and heliconias.
The URL is: http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/alinahui/
"The program encourages everyone - homeowner, teacher, community leader - to plan their landscape with the needs of wildlife in mind." Certification programs and resources for schools, communities, individuals and companies. A project of the National Wildlife Federation.
The URL is: http://www.nwf.org/backyardwildlifehabitat/about.c...
Advocates for the protection of Canada's wild species and spaces. Educational programs, projects, research, legislative information, "hands on" wildlife conservation programs for students. Also see Wild Education for teaching activities and resources.
The URL is: http://www.cwf-fcf.org/pages/home/default_e.asp?la...
A voluntary, independant website about conservation and wildlife in the UK. Naturenet is intended for those interested in the countryside, its management, and nature conservation. Includes an Environmental Education section.
The URL is: http://www.naturenet.net/
Meet puffins, gulls and other residents of Alaska's Gull Island through video footage and additional facts about this summer seabird colony. From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Pratt Museum in Homer, Alaska. (Requires Real Player hook-up to view videos)
The URL is: http://www.hhmi.org/alaska/
A 200 acre great ape sanctuary and language research center being built in Des Moines. Will become world's first such center to house all four species of great apes.
The URL is: http://www.IowaGreatApes.org
Private land conservancy dedicated to the protection of America's national system of parks, wildlife and historic monuments. NPT's new education resource center provides information about the environment and history of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, KS.
The URL is: http://www.parktrust.org/tpnp/education/index.html
BCIS is a global partnership of a dozen conservation organisations that use Internet technology to combine their data, information and
expertise on biodiversity. The URL is: http://www.biodiversity.org/simplify/ev.php
Canadian Wildlife Service, part of Environment Canada, handles wildlife matters that are the responsibility of the federal government. These include protection and management of migratory birds, nationally significant habitat and endangered species, as well as work on other wildlife issues.
The URL is: http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/
NACD works with Projects WET, WILD, Learning Tree, and others to promote EE. They also support contests, award programs and fund-raising for EE. NACD's education catalog contains educational materials and videos, and is available to both districts and educators.
The URL is: http://nacdnet.org/outreach/
Non-profit organization operating in southeastern Wisconsin providing environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation.
The URL is: http://allthingsconnect.org/
Education 4 Conservation (E4C) is a non-profit organisation based in the UK which provides resources for conservation educators through its portal website as well as partnering on selected international wildlife conservation education projects. The latest project is to help build and equip a Large Carnivore Education Centre in Bulgaria on a UNESCO site in the Pirin mountains following the successful award of funding from Defra’s (Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs) Darwin Initiative. E4C is keen to develop a comprehensive database of conservation education case studies and provide access to a wide range of education and teaching materials.
The URL is: http://www.education4conservation.org/
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