Education

Liberty Wildlife believes strongly in connecting children with the natural world. Our Education group visits classroom and civic event settings with non-releasable wildlife. Well-trained presenters teach about the natural history of each animal, and tell how each came to be at Liberty Wildlife. They explain the place that the animal holds in the desert ecosystem, and point out adaptations to desert life. We explain the pressures that humanity places on the desert. It is a strong message of conservation delivered under the glowing yellow eyes of a great horned owl...or in the presence of any of the Liberty education ambassadors.


Educational Offerings

In-Class Presentations

Natural History/Environmental programs with live wildlife and trained presenters. We come to your school — plan for 30 to 45 minutes for presentations. Second grade and up is appropriate. Presentations offered October-April.

Class to Field is a four-week program focusing on birds and environment. Full curriculum is provided, with support activities and materials. Each week presents a new concept, illustrated with different native wildlife. The last week students go on a bird-watching field trip led by experienced birders. Presently you must provide the substitute, lunch and bus for this excursion.

Primary Focus for grades 1, 2, 3. Take advantage of our lending library, with grade-appropriate natural history books supplied for in class reading, as well as support material to develop concepts and native wildlife brought in for one class session.

Reading Roundup for grades 3, 4, 5. This higher-level lending library also holds natural history books supported with curriculum materials to develop concepts. Trained presenters bring in native wildlife for one class session.

Naturalist in Residence is a customized wildlife and environmental program, with Liberty Wildlife biologists and education presenters spending one month in your school. You may choose from a menu of programs; the curriculum provided is based on state goals for education, and includes native wildlife in-class presentations and interactive activities. This program spans many disciplines including English, Math, Biology and Art. Ask us about this unique program.

Education Takes Flight (In development) This natural history presentation includes a free-flying raptor in the classroom or outdoor setting. Education presenters speak on the natural history of the animal. Curriculum provided.


Booth Settings

For your next civic event, invite in a few native animals – they will draw crowds of wildlife enthusiasts. Liberty Wildlife’s trained presenters will bring native Arizona species as well as a professional display and activities.

To schedule with Liberty Wildlife’s education program, call the Wildlife Hotline at 480-998-5550 and leave a message in the education mailbox, or click here to leave an e-mail message.

The education programs are conducted from October 1 – May 1. Call after Labor Day to schedule a program for your school or civic event. School programs are offered for second grade and higher. There is no fee, although donations are gratefully accepted.