Education Programs

Wildcare Eastern Sierra offers educational programs for school classrooms and community groups and events free of charge. These programs address the problems that bring wild mammals and birds into rehabilitation and how people can help prevent some of these problems. Some handouts are included. 

Wildcare Eastern Sierra is a volunteer-based, non-profit, tax-exempt corporation operating under permits from California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Donations are gratefully accepted and are tax-deductible.

For questions about living with wildlife please contact Wildcare Eastern Sierra at (760) 937-2450.

HELPING WILDLIFE

This program consists of a slide show featuring the wide variety of patients admitted to Wildcare Eastern Sierra—from hummingbirds to eagles and rabbits to raccoons. Discussion of patients, why they were admitted, the care they receive and the natural history of some species; also includes pointers on what to do if you find an animal needing help.

Program length: 35-60 min

WHAT IS A RAPTOR?

In this live animal program we introduce one of our Wildlife Ambassador Red-tailed Hawks, Spirit or Bullitt. We will discuss the natural history of Red-tailed Hawks and raptors.

Program length: 15-30 min.

This program is currently unavailable.

WHAT IS A RAVEN?

In this live animal program we introduce our Wildlife Ambassador Raven, Razzle. We will discuss the natural history of Ravens and corvids.

Program length: 15-30 min.

This program is currently unavailable.

RAPTORS AND RAVENS

Wildlife Ambassadors, Bullitt the Red-tailed Hawk and Razzle the Common Raven are featured together in this live animal program. We will present the natural history of each bird, why they were admitted and how they relate to one another in the wild.

This program is currently unavailable.

NOT-SO-SCARY SNAKES

This live animal program features live reptiles. The program can be expanded to feature Ravens or Raptors with the reptiles.

Program length: 35-60 min.