Currently Offered Outreach Programs
WILDLIFE OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND SHOWS
Value Stmt
Wildlife Program Series
This series consists of four 1-hour-long (or 90 min depending on your schedule) programs building off of each other. Students are encouraged to keep a journal through the course of this series to build their observation skills and knowledge. We are flexible on scheduling if you want weekly, monthly, etc. This is a great way to get students excited to learn about animals! Recommended for 1st grade and up and aligned with Next Generation Science Standards!
• Session 1: Animal Classification (Taxonomy)
• Session 2: Habitats and Adaptations
• Session 3: Coloration and Camouflage
• Session 4: Conservation and Citizen Science
Value Stmt
Talon Talk
Our most popular program! In this program, we will dive into the characteristics that define raptors and why they are important to our ecosystems. Audiences will discover the various types of birds of prey found all over the world, what it takes to care for a bird of prey, and learn how Nature's Educators is permitted to keep raptors. The audience will learn about their personal histories, anatomy, hunting strategies, and habitats.
Value Stmt
Bird Shows (Stage Shows for Zoos, Ren Faires, Parks, Etc)
We are able to do educational talks and host tables for Renaissance Festivals, Resorts, and other special events. If you are interested in having us out to do stage shows, host a tent/table, or do continous programming, please reach out! We are able to travel (including other states) and are flexible with scheduling events such as these. Keep in mind, we are an education program....not entertainment....we can do "edutainment!"
Value Stmt
Creatures of the Night
Nocturnal and crepuscular animals have different features and behaviours to help them be active at night. For this popular program, we will learn about creatures that are active at night. We will bring an owl and a few other creepy-crawly critters to help show off their amazing adaptations!
Value Stmt
Super Snakes
Snakes are amazing creatures which many people fear. During this presentation, discover the ways to identify which snakes are venomous, learn what snakes eat, find out where they live, and how they find their prey. Visit with a variety of snakes and who knows, you may overcome your fear of these legless reptiles by the end of the program!
Value Stmt
Colorado Natives
Colorado is a special place that has its own pride and identity. From the high forests of the Rocky Mountains to the open expanses of the Great Plains - it's our beautiful home that we share with amazing wildlife. In this program, learn what makes Colorado's habitats such a great place for some of our feathered, scaly, and slimy neighbors. Also, meet animal ambassadors that are true Colorado Natives!
Value Stmt
Meet and Greet
During this program, children will meet 3 animal ambassadors (decided on by host and NE volunteers) and learn general information about them. Please note - this 30 min program will only be offered within Fremont County. Any further and we need to do at least 2 (60 min total) to help cover travel costs.
Available in both English and Spanish!
Outreach Programs
LIVE ANIMALS
What our programs look like
All of our programs are high-energy, interactive, and fun!
EDUCATORS IN ACTION
Any Location
Whether you are next door, across town, or in a different state, we will travel to (almost) any location to bring live animals to your event.
Any Event
From school events to nature centers, from private gatherings to large festivals, we have literally done it all. Our programs can be customized to fit your needs, venue, and audience.
Always Exciting
Our amazing presenters are engaging, enthusiastic, and knowledgable. Our live animals can make any event a special and memorable experience.
Always Evolving
We make sure that our programs reflect the latest in scientific findings. We strive to teach every audience member at least one new piece of information that they didn’t know before.
We bring live animals to you !
We connect people to the environment by teaching about the other creatures that share our space. We hope that by connecting with our ambassadors and learning their personal stories, audience members will understand the importance of conservation.
*Please note, we do NOT allow touching of any of our ambassadors for their safety and for yours. It also sends the wrong message (especially to children) to allow "petting" of our ambassadors. Our goal is to teach respect of wildlife and wild places.
DISCOVER. LEARN. EXPLORE.
Almost any of our programs can be offered virtually
We won the 2021 Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education COVID-19 Response Award for our incredible virtual adaptation of our programming. If a virtual program is right for you, simply let us know when filling out our program request form!