Outreach Programs
Bringing the rescue into the classroom to connect youth to native wildlife and the environment!
For questions and bookings, please contact us! We ask that you inquire with us at least 2 weeks in advance of your desired program date.
Our classroom visits are one-of-a-kind opportunities for K-12 students to engage and interact with enriching, grade-level appropriate curriculum that covers a range of topics, such as how wildlife rehabbers work to protect native species, the importance of respecting the environment, and hands-on activities to get the class critically thinking.
Free Classroom Programs • Suitable for k-12 • Individually tailored lessons
Summary
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue provides an interactive presentation and the expertise of 1-2 rescue volunteers at no cost to you (donations are encouraged!). All programs are approximately 45-minutes long. We are happy to format learning to keep within school lesson plans, class time allotments, and appeal to different age groups. Whether a first-grade bird anatomy unit or an eighth-grade job fair circuit, we are available. Book us today!
Goals
Wildlife Appreciation
Environmental Awareness
Classroom Connections
Grade-Level Appropriate Content
In-Class Learning Resources
Career Outlook
Fees
$0
We understand that cost can be a barrier for some groups. That is why we highly encourage and appreciate donations in the form of supplies but do not require them. All proceeds donated, either in-kind or monetary, directly support our education program and sick, injured and orphaned wild animals in care at our hospital. We rely on donations to stay open!
Many classes and camps organize supply donation drives for us prior to a scheduled program and present the donations to us at the conclusion of an educational session. Click the links below to access our general supply list or our Amazon wish list.
Testimonials
“Thank you so much for coming out to our school and supporting our students’ learning. It was a fun and memorable experience for us all!”
“Thank you so much for visiting our school again! You help to bring our learning to life.”
“We had an excellent time. The kids loved it! P.S. I was inspired to learn more about volunteering and will be attending [your volunteer] orientation. ”
We Need Your Help!
In 2024, the USDA added regulations for public-facing wildlife centers who engage in educational outreach, meaning that Carolina Waterfowl Rescue’s educational programs are at risk.
Educational outreach is pivotal to what we do and to furthering our mission to protect native wildlife. Many of the standards proposed by the USDA regulations apply to our entire facility, despite 100% of our outreach occurring off-site. Stipulations include double fencing areas that have livestock and meeting ADA requirements for bathrooms (even though we are not open to the public).
We are aiming to raise $50,000 to go toward fencing, habitation, and USDA permitting requirements. We love visiting classrooms in the community; developing relationships with local educators and students is something we are immensely privileged to have been able to do and something we earnestly hope to continue.
One of our long-standing goals is to eventually open our facility for tours to the public, so these additional changes are in line with our long-term plan. Education funding will not only allow us to return to doing educational programs but also expedite the process of opening our doors to the public for educational tours.
Please consider donating to help us meet this goal! All donations are tax-deductible.