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Bird Conservation Through Education Flying WILD New City Partners

Flying WILD 2011 City Partner Locations (40)

40 City Partners 6 New City Partners Flying WILD National Network

Shannon Dey Education Specialist West Virginia University’s Environmental Research Center Morgantown, WV

The WVU Environmental Research Center helps to formulate policy and promote economic development focused on a sustainable and productive natural environment. The center's work includes the development of integrated education and research programs that will lead to new green technologies aimed at fostering economic growth in rural areas of the state. West Virginia University’s Environmental Research Center Morgantown, WV

Teri Schroer Director of Education World Bird Sanctuary St. Louis, MO

World Bird Sanctuary St. Louis, MO The World Bird Sanctuary (WBS) is both a unique St. Louis attraction and entertaining environmental education opportunity. With over 305 acres and over 200 animals in our care, the WBS offer a one-of-a-kind wildlife experience. The World Bird Sanctuary’s mission is to preserve the earth’s biological diversity and to secure the future of threatened bird species in their natural environments. The WBS works to fulfill that mission through education, captive breeding, field studies and rehabilitation.

Sedgwick County Zoo Wichita, KS Chaille Hay Middle School/ High School Specialist

Sedgwick County Zoo Wichita, KS The Sedgwick County Zoo is a not-for-profit organization, accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Sedgwick County Zoo has been recognized with national and international awards for its support of field conservation programs and successful breeding of rare and endangered species. It's the No. 1 outdoor family tourist attraction in Kansas and home to more than 2,500 animals of nearly 400 different species.

Kansas Wetland Education Center Great Bend, KS Eric Giesing Educator

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) is a 11,246 square feet facility located in Great Bend, KS. KWEC is a branch of Sternberg Museum of Natural History and, therefore, a unit of Fort Hays State University (FHSU). Although located on land owned by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), the Center is operated by Fort Hays State University personnel. Kansas Wetland Education Center Great Bend, KS

Lubbock Lake Landmark Lubbock, TX Susan Rowe Education Program Manager

Lubbock Lake Landmark Lubbock, TX A unit of the Museum of Texas Tech University, the Lubbock Lake Landmark is an archaeological and natural history preserve at the northern edge of the city of Lubbock, Texas. The Landmark contains evidence of almost 12,000 years of occupation by ancient peoples on the Southern High Plains.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens Coral Gables, FL Allison Walker Youth Education Manager

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens Coral Gables, FL Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is one of the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world and a recognized international leader in both Florida and international conservation.