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Calendar: Conservation Corps

At the Wild Animal Park

Calling all teens!

Students ages 14–18 with an interest in conservation and the desire to make a difference can get a head start through Conservation Corps, a conservation action and advocacy program offered by the Wild Animal Park's Education Department.

Participants will have the opportunity to teach Wild Animal Park visitors about conservation-related issues once a month through the use of conservation stations and participate in conservation field projects once a month. Students will also be trained to present conservation-related kits and field conservation work at different locations in the Park.

Orientation sessions for Conservation Corps are held twice a year at the Wild Animal Park. Students who submit applications and teacher recommendations will be considered for participation, and those selected will be interviewed. Training will then take place, and Interpretation Days and Action Project Days will be scheduled accordingly.

After training, Conservation Corps members will participate in projects and programs 13 hours per month for three months. Program fee is $150; scholarships are available.

Fall 2008 schedule

The application process is completed. Conservation Corps projects and programs run October 4–December 21, 2008.

For more information, call 760-738-5079.

Read a blog about a Conservation Corps project.

"Conservation Corps incorporates so many things I love to do: teaching, conservation, helping people and animals, and being at the Wild Animal Park. You and this program have helped mold me into the person I want and love to be. Thank you."—Natalie L, Conservation Corps participant