Animal Rescue League

Today I am featuring The Animal Rescue League for all their fine work. Below is some of their educational programs and all the info. Remember THE ANIMALS COME FIRST!

While the primary mission of the ARL Wildlife Center is the rehabilitation of Pennsylvania's indigenous wildlife, we also spend a tremendous amount of time educating the public on the interesting and often unknown behaviors of wildlife, and on how humans and wildlife can better coexist.

Led by Education Director Tammy Frech, a coterie of volunteers has assembled a vast array of wildlife related programs suitable for a broad range of interested audiences.

Listed below is our current 2010 Fall/Winter educational schedule. In addition to our scheduled classes and events, our wildlife programs can come to you. Each presentation is approximately an hour long and includes a visit with a live animal. Topics include (but are not limited to):

Animals of the Night
Awesome Owls
Catching a Wild Bug
Live Animal Art
Nuisance or Not
Once Upon an Egg
Our Cold-Blooded Neighbors
Regal Raptors
Spring Time is Baby Time
Tucked in for the Winter
Who Eats Bugs
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Girl Scout Wildlife Badge
Brownie Watching Wildlife Badge
If you'd like to schedule a presentation, please contact Education Director Tammy Frech at (412) 793-6900.

Education Program FeesEffective May 1, 2011

Off-Site Programs Miles from Center Price
0-10 $135
11-20 $150
21-30 $175
31-40 $200
41-50 $225

On-Site Programs: $135 includes Program and 20 minute facility tour

Wildlife Education ProgramsClick here for Home School Registration

Wildlife River Camp & Learn to RowFor more information and to register, please download the brochure now.

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Scout Badge ProgramThis wildlife workshop with a guided educational tour of the Wildlife Center education animals is $12 per scout. Adults may join the tour for only $5.00 per person. Group size limited to 25 people. Discount available for groups of 15-25 scouts. Badge not included. Call to schedule your troop.

Wildlife Badge: Junior scouts can earn their Wildlife Badge. The following sections from the badge book are covered: It’s all in the details, Touch me Not, Creature Feature, Staying Alive, We are Family, Animal Watcher.

Watching Wildlife Badge: Brownies, earn the Watching Wildlife Badge designed just for you. These sections from the badge book are covered: Animal Architects, Earthworm Observations, Animal Talk, Outdoor Shopping, Bird Song.

Home School ClassesFor elementary and middle school aged children. The one hour class runs from 1:00 – 2:00 PM and includes an up-close encounter with at least one of our education animals. Class fee is $8.00 per student. One parent may attend at no cost. Following the class, is an optional, guided educational tour of the Wildlife Center Menagerie animals. The cost of the tour is $5.00 per person. Preregistration is required.

Awesome Owls: As raptors, owls have some unique characteristics. Learn all about Pennsylvania's native owl species and meet our resident owls up close and personal. Includes an owl pellet dissection activity. (October 18th)

Tucked in for Winter: When Jack Frost arrives, do you ever wonder how the animals survive. This query and more are answered in this wintry program. (November 15th)

Animals of the Night: While you’re fast asleep, nocturnal animals are on the prowl. Explore the dark world in this fascinating program about opossums, skunks & bats. (January 10th)

Live Animal Art: Students are first introduced to one of our education animals, learning about its unique characteristics, behaviors and how it came to live at the Wildlife Center. Then the class will do an art project based on that animal. This class is two hours and does not include a tour. (February 15th)

Our Cold Blooded Neighbors: Pennsylvania is home to many reptiles and amphibians, though we rarely see them. Find out why, and what makes them so special while visiting with our resident reptiles. (March 14th)

Spring Time is Baby Time: Learn why most animals born in the spring and how their parents care for them. As the Wildlife Center’s busiest season, see how we raise baby bunnies, birds and squirrels. (April 11th)

Critter CampsOur one day camps (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) are for children ages 6-12. Each camp covers information pertinent to the season as well as hiking, crafts, games and a tour of the Wildlife Center Animal Menagerie. Children are asked to bring a bagged lunch. Drinks and snacks are provided. Cost: $60. Preregistration is required.

For the ScoutsAttention scout leaders! Struggling for things to do with your troop or den during this wintery season? Schedule a guided educational tour in the Wildlife Center’s Menagerie of education animals. More than 20 native and domestic animals live at the Wildlife Center. Learn about the natural history of owls, hawks, turtles, opossums, skunks and more! Hear the stories of how these creatures came to live at the Wildlife Center. Tours during this season are only $5.00 per person and can be scheduled on the weekend, after school, early evening or even during a day the children are off from school.

Contact: Tammy Frech, Education Director
Direct line: 412-352-3600
Email: tfrech@animalrescue.org


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The Animal Rescue League of Western PA Mission:
To provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention, and comfort to all abandoned, neglected and injured animals brought to us by the community; to restore lost animals to their owners or seek new homes for them, and educate the public about humane care of animlas with a goal of reducing overpopulation.
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