10 Places to Learn about Environment Conservation

The Center takes care of orphaned and/or injured wild animals. The animals, once they are healed are then released into the wild if possible or are given a new home at the center, making it possible for young visitors to observe the wild life up close and better understand how they live, function and most importantly understand how to protect them in the wild. The Wildlife Conservation Center is also heading the Wood Bison Reintroduction Program. A successful program that has seen their first calves born in 2005.

The Museum has the vision and objective as the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. It is also an amazing place where education is enhanced by showing children several animals up close during the day.

Every feeding time at the Academy of Sciences (and they are many of them between the manta ray, the penguins, owls etc) is an opportunity to learn more about each animals habitats, feeding habits and how to protect them in the wild. As far as green construction is concerned, the building is the world’s greenest museum so there is a lot to learn onsite by visiting the green roof and observing the building.

This beautiful aquarium is your window to the bay. The Aquarium is especially dedicated in saving sea otters. So do not miss their feedings, it is a nice opportunity to learn more about this cute little animal.

This century old nature center is a nature and wildlife sanctuary. They provide exhibits to educate the public but also provides classed called First child In the Woods from children from 2 to 14. These classes are hand on and are aimed at better understanding the nature, exploring and protecting it.

Every hour of every day when the aquarium is open, children will get to meet an animal during the ‘special animal Encounter Program’ providing from some fun learning. One of the focus of the aquarium iss freshwater. Children will get the chance to trace the path of the drops of rain from the mountain to the Gulf of Mexico, meeting the animals that depend on the freshwater along the way. Kids will also be able to observe and touch the lake sturgeon, a fish the Aquarium has been successfully been reintroducing in the Tennessee River. As they visit, they will also meet the labs where aquarium employees are pursuing their efforts to save endangered species and try to reintroduce them in the wild.

Children will learn how nature can filter and remove pollutants from storm water before it returns underground. They will explore the wetlands and the wildlife that lives in it. There is even a 'window' in the floor of the overlook that allows children to lift a section for a peep at the ecosystem flourishing below.

A great program in all National Parks, and therefore in this park, is the Junior Ranger program. There are available for children from 7 to 13 years old (not available in winter). Children will go on guided hikes with rangers and will learn about nature, the park in particular, and how to protect and understand its fauna and flora.

You can participate in environmentally friendly activities like the turtle walks. From June to August, everyday, families can observe sea turtles nesting on the shore. The center offers a wide range of programs for families as diverse as kayaking the creeks, observing bids, crabbing and cast netting etc. This programs are all guided and are focused on preservation and conserving the environment. They want you to understand the animals and their habitat so you can in turn respect them.

You can hike through 4 miles of trail on a guided or self-guided tour after visiting their nature center where children can touch animals and observe butterflies.