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Below is an alphabetical list of conservation organizations of interest. Please give to your wildlife charity of choice for research and rehabilitation!
Kate Marshall with newborn bengal tiger, 2001 Check out the "Save the Tiger" Fund below, along with other wonderful people who help animals.
Note: Photos of people holding animals were taken in controlled situations and in zoos. Do not approach or attempt to pet wild animals.
APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE Mission: - To rehabilitate orphaned and injured bears for release to the wild - To educate the public about black bears and the regional threats facing them - To research bear attributes which may help solve other environmental or health related issues Membership: $25 Student / Senior, $35 Individual, $50 Family, $100 Patron / Corporate, $500 Lifetime Donor to receive monthly newsletter and know that you have contributed to on-the-ground bear projects and educational presentations and putting bears back in the wild Volunteer Opportunities: Administrative/Accounting/Clerical, Fundraising/Grant Applications, Construction/Maintenance,
Public Relations, Education, Animal
Care/Research Fantastic holiday wreaths in November * Bears are hidden from the public at this facility to prevent habituation *
BLACK BEAR CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Mission: -To promote the restoration of the Louisiana Black Bear in its historic range through education, research, and habitat management Membership: Level I $35-99, Level II $100-249, Level III $250-499, Level IV $500+ for newsletter, decal, and contribution to on-the-ground bear projects/educational presentations Shop for: Cap or shirt (or for residents Louisiana Black Bear license plate)
BLACK HILLS WILD HORSE SANCTUARY Mission: - To provide freedom for unadoptable and unwanted wild horses - To provide a research area dedicated to solving wild horse management that will contribute to the well-being of wild horses everywhere Operates on your donations Shop for: Sponsor a wild mustang, calendars, books, videos, clothing, purses, etc.
CHESTATEE WILDLIFE PRESERVE www.chestateewildlifepreserve.org Mission: - To provide an education setting for children to visit animals - To provide a home to injured animals when needed - To offer civic groups such as scout troops a place to perform community service - To provide a zoological setting for veterinary interns Operates on your cash donations and on corporate sponsorship To donate animal supplies please see Wish list for the animals at: www.sanctuarysupplies.com and click on "Wish Lists", then "Chestatee Wildlife Preserve"
COUGAR RIDGE EDUCATIONAL CENTER Mission: - To make people aware of the plight of the Florida Panther through presentations - To teach about the reasons for the near-extinction of the Eastern Cougar - To show the profound effect man can have on his environment - To stimulate ideas and discussion of students about cougars and conservation Membership: Donations for educational outreach and materials are welcome See Wishlist!
THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY Mission: - To provide a natural habitat refuge for and care for old, sick, or needy elephants who have been retired from zoos and rescued from circuses Membership: $10 Student/Senior, $30 Individual, $50 Family in "Friends Category" $100 - $10,000 in "Donor Category"
FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES Mission: - To preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds and public awareness, and by providing volunteers for projects
GET BEAR SMART SOCIETY Mission: - To provide a safe environment in which people and bears can coexist in harmony - To champion progressive management policies that reduce the number of human-bear conflicts and the number of bears destroyed - To educate people on dealing with bears in their community - To promote innovative non-lethal bear management practices - To create a paradigm shift in people's attitudes about bears and other wildlife by replacing fear and ignorance with understanding and respect Membership: $50 Shop for: Videos and books
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS ASSOCIATION Mission: - To support the perpetual preservation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the national park system by promoting greater public understanding and appreciation through education, interpretation, and research. Membership: $25, $50, $125, $250, $500 Shop for: Videos, books, decals, and more
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS HERITAGE CENTER Mission: - To preserve, protect, and promote the unique history and rich culture of the residents and the Native Americans who inhabited the East Tennessee mountain communities that were incorporated into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its surroundings. Admission: Children (6-17) $2, Adults (18-60) $4, Seniors (61+) $3 Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-5, Sunday 1-5 (Closed on Monday)
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT Mission: - To provide in-depth experiences through educational programs designed to nurture appreciation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park - To celebrate diversity and to foster stewardship Membership: Donations are welcome Shop for: Videos, books, decals, and more
GRIZZLY AND WOLF DISCOVERY CENTER Mission: - To provide visitors to the Yellowstone area an opportunity to learn about, view and appreciate the grizzly and wolf both at the center and at the website (rescued animals) Membership: $25 Student, $30 Senior, $35 Adult, $65 Family, $150 Providing Member, $500 Directors Circle Shop for: Adopt-An-Animal Program, Grizzly/Wolf License Plate for Montana residents and collectors too
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT Sponsorship of an Educational Website and Worldwide Conferences About Bears Membership: $50 per year for 1 or 2 years; $45 per year for 3 years or more Receive newsletter "International Bear News" a quarterly newsletter, and Ursus the annual journal
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION Mission: Inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children Membership: Per year, $30, $50, $75, $100 Receive subscription to National Wildlife Magazine, card, decal, travel opportunities Per year, $1,000 - $10,000 Join the J.N. "Ding" Darling Circle and also receive the above
NORTHERN LIGHTS WILDLIFE SOCIETY Mission: To give injured and orphaned wildlife a second chance Adopt a rescued animal: $25, $50, $100 Receive certificate of adoption
SAVE THE TIGER FUND Mission: - To provide the public, scientific, and conservation communities with an international forum for exchanging information relevant to the preservation of wild tigers across Asia and in zoos worldwide Resources: - Current news about tigers, teachers resources such as tiger games and activities, tiger information and projects Helpers: ExxonMobil Foundation, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Membership: Donations are welcome
SECOND CHANCE WILDLIFE, INC. www.beartodream.org Mission: - To provide sanctuary and rehabilitation to orphaned black bear cubs for release back to the wild Projects: - Works with state agency wildlife biologists to care for and release orphaned bears - Offers opportunity for researchers to view black bears by remote cameras - Networks with bear experts to better understand bear behavior - Helps the public understand black bear behavior Other Goals: - To help with funding for radio- or satellite-tracking bear collars for black bears released by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Membership: Donations are welcome * Bears are hidden from the public at this facility to prevent habituation *
VALHALLA WILDERNESS SOCIETY Mission: To protect the Spirit Bear of British Columbia and to spread the word about these White American Black Bears Membership: $10 per year
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY Mission: - To save wildlife and wildlands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, including the Bronx Zoo - To change individual attitudes toward nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in sustainable interaction on both a local and a global scale Membership: $75 ($60 Senior) for Individual, $90 ($72 Senior) for Individual Plus, $120 ($96 Senior) for Family, $150 ($120 Senior) for Family Premium, $250 for Conservation Supporter, $500 for Conservation Fellow, $750 for Conservation Partner, $1500 for Annual Patron Each level of membership includes differing benefits "Lion's Pride" - an automatic monthly donation via bank account or credit card Corporate Sponsorship Program Species Adoption Program: Adopt-a-Tiger, Adopt-a-Jaguar Purchase Wildlife Conservation Magazine at your local bookstore Read an interesting page about black bears in the Adirondacks and see how WCS is helping black bears at http://www.wcs.org/international/northamerica/Adirondacks/adirondackbbear
WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA www.wildlifefoundationofflorida.com Mission: - To help the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission enhance Florida's natural resources - To provide the Commission with assistance, funding, and promotional support Membership: "Friend" $35, "Whooping Crane" $50, "Sea Turtle" $100, "Manatee" $250, "Panther" $500, "Black Bear" $1000 Shop for: - 2006 Florida Manatees Calendar, Florida Wildlife Magazine subscription, decals, tee-shirts, books
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY Mission: - To develop and promote sound stewardship of wildlife resources and of the environments upon which wildlife and humans depend - Undertake an active role in preventing human-induced environmental degradation - Increase awareness and appreciation of wildlife values - Seek the highest standards in all activities of the wildlife profession Search for: Wildlife Jobs for Professionals, Students, and Volunteers Certifications: Additional certifications for wildlife biologists, professional development programs
WOLF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER Mission: - To provide public education concerning the gray wolf and its habitat in the Northern Rockies - To provide the public with the rare opportunity to observe and learn about wolves in their natural habitat - To increase public awareness of wolves and related issues with programs that educate, awaken and motivate residents Membership: $25, $50, $100 or more Shop for: Wolf-related items, caps, and shirts
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND Mission: - To help protect endangered species and their habitats worldwide - To protect natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals - To promote sustainable approaches to the use of renewable natural resources - To promote more efficient uses of resources and energy and the maximum reduction of pollution Membership: $25, $50, $75, $100, $125 members $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 conservation partners or Adoption Center or Donation Adopt a Gorilla, a Tiger, or a Panda Shop for: Wildlife Checks, Books, Plush Toys, Credit Cards
OTHER WEBSITES CONTAINING INTERESTING BEAR INFORMATION!
BEARS OF THE WORLD Mission: - To share information about the 8 species of bears
KMG does not necessarily officially endorse all of these organizations or websites.
Always investigate organizations to which you may like to donate.
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