R3 Symposium
SCIF’s mission to ensure the future of wildlife through conservation, education and hunting lends itself to being active with what is happening in the world of hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3).
Education
Egg-stravaganza Was Egg-cellent!
By: Amy Soneira The International Wildlife Museum hosted its annual Eggstravaganza on April 9th this year and had a record-breaking attendance of 678 people! Kids toting Easter baskets headed into the museum where games, crafts and face painting awaited them. The Museum staff and volunteers worked hard stuffing and hiding over 800 eggs throughout the museum! …
SCIF Renews Commitment to West Virginia University for C.J. McElroy Endowed Hunting Heritage Scholarship
In 2004, Safari Club International Foundation and Sables established the CJ McElroy Endowed Hunting Heritage Scholarship with West Virginia University and it’s Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design School. On establishment, the scholarship focused on encouraging women to enter the wildlife management/ecology fields. SCI Foundation and the SCIF Sables committed $100,000 to an endowment …
Outdoors Day at the International Wildlife Museum
Safari Club International Foundation continues to offer great outdoor experiences for the public this spring, with the return of Outdoors Day at the International Wildlife Museum. This year, 400 people came to Outdoors Day, where they were introduced to outdoor activities like hunting and archery. The event offers reduced admission and a slew of outdoor activities …
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Roughin’ It Camp at the International Wildlife Museum
Roughin’ It Camp at the International Wildlife Museum February 24-25th is Rodeo Break in Tucson, AZ. There’s no better way to celebrate than our annual “Roughin’ It” camp at the International Wildlife Museum! This year 8 kids attended and participated in multiple outdoor activities. Campers learned the basics of archery and safety skills on the range. …
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Sables Leaders Gather Virtually For Annual Strategic Planning Meeting
By Vicki Swan Sables usually meet annually in conjunction with the SCI August Board Meeting to evaluate prior year successes, identify areas of development and set new goals for the coming year. This year was slightly different, because Sables met before the August Board Meeting and did so virtually. Thanks to technology, Sables carried out important …
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Pandemic Stimulus Funds Available For Outdoor Education – Including Hunter Education Within The Outdoor Adventures K-12 Program
SCI Foundation (SCIF) in partnership with the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation (OTF) share the common goal of educating today’s youth about wildlife conservation, hunting, fishing and shooting sports. The Outdoor Adventures K-12 curriculum can be taught in any school across the United States as a P.E. class or Ag. Science Wildlife Management course. This fall there are …
Teacher of Twenty Years Inspired By AWLS Program
Sara, a teacher and recent AWLS attendee recently reached out to share a little about her experience with the program and her intentions to become more involved with SCI and SCI Foundation. In an e-mail Sara wrote: I am a teacher of almost 20 years and just discovered SCI/SCIF due to a grant I was recommended …
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SCI’s Columbia Basin Chapter Donates Riding Lawn Mower To AWLS
This year, when the call went out to support AWLS, the Columbia Basin Chapter stepped up to show their support, providing a brand-new riding lawn mower. The American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS), every year is supported by many contributions and donations given by SCI chapters and members through an AWLS wish list. This wish list or …
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Summer’s On At The International Wildlife Museum!
SCI Foundation’s International Wildlife Museum (IWM) in Tucson, AZ is officially in its busy season. While temperatures soar outside of upwards of 112 degrees, the museum is a consistent 72 degrees inside, making it a popular summertime destination. Plus, with kids out of school, everyone is looking for something to do. Summer camp at IWM is up …
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