EDUCATION

Passage Job 12:7-10:  But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:  Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.  Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?  In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.   Scripture taken from the King James Version (KJV)

 

NV/UT Wildlife Education Program

Meet the Wildlife

Wildlife Awareness Education

 Overview:

The key element to a successful wildlife conservation program is education. When students become informed about wildlife, the easier it is to encourage continued study and awareness.  This program introduces students to general wildlife conservation issues, while stressing respect for wildlife and the “hands-on” approach.  If the program is stimulating and fun for students, they will learn whether they realize it or not.  If students get the opportunity to meet wildlife up close in an educational setting, hopefully it will help them develop some respect and appreciation of wildlife.  

 Purpose:

 Living in a small casino community, many of our students do not have a basic understanding of wildlife awareness.  We are in the middle of a high desert environment, surrounded by living creatures that most students have had very limited or no contact with. This program is designed to enhance students’ awareness to various facets of our natural environment around Wendover, teach students to recognize the animals native to our area, and also provide safety tips for chance encounters with potentially dangerous wildlife. 

 Objectives:

1. To help students identify and understand wildlife, habitat, and conservation ideas.

2. To help students identify many of the different types of animals, birds, reptiles, and spiders in our area – and talk about potential dangers from various species.

3. Teach students how animals have adapted special abilities that equip them to survive and succeed in their environment.

4. To make sure students understand the importance of not approaching wildlife or removing it from its habitat.

5. To introduce students to the laws regarding wildlife applicable to our area –  hunting, trapping, collection, possession of wildlife, injured wildlife.  Also discuss some differences in laws between Utah and Nevada.

6. Give students an opportunity to look at some species of wildlife native to our area and show some that aren’t native to our area and get a discussion going of unique adaptations of various species.

7. Ask students if they have had any encounters with wildlife in our area, and give them a chance to relay some stories and talk about these instances. 

8. Engage students’ ability in problem solving situations when encounters occur.

 

For information on our educational program please contact Deeanna at deeannac@msn.com