Education

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 …

Sables Leaders Gather Virtually For Annual Strategic Planning Meeting Read More »

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 …

Pandemic Stimulus Funds Available For Outdoor Education – Including Hunter Education Within The Outdoor Adventures K-12 Program Read More »

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 …

Teacher of Twenty Years Inspired By AWLS Program Read More »

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 …

SCI’s Columbia Basin Chapter Donates Riding Lawn Mower To AWLS Read More »

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 …

Summer’s On At The International Wildlife Museum! Read More »

The American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS) is officially back in action for the summer season 2021! A successful work week was held on May 27th – May 31st, 2021, where 37 Sables volunteers worked to get the AWLS facility prepped and ready to receive the participants who will be participating over 7 sessions throughout the summer. …

AWLS Is Officially Back In Action Read More »

SCIF, in partnership with Modern Carnivore and supporting sponsors, the Hunter Legacy 100 Fund and Federal Ammunition, held a Hunt Live Turkey Camp mentored turkey hunt May 7th and 8th, 2021 near the city of Brainerd in North Central MN. Hunt Live Turkey Camp is a program developed by Modern Carnivore as part of a larger …

HLF – SCIF – Modern Carnivore Partnership Success With Hunt Live Turkey Camp Read More »

By Natalie Weeks Teaching, especially in 2020-2021 proves to be a very difficult profession, but one I would not trade for the world! Educators all over the world have had to bend, and sometimes break, to meet the needs of our students in these trying times. However, with my experience at the American Wilderness Leadership School, …

AWLS Alumnus Makes Impact As AP Biology Teacher At Random Lake High Read More »

On Friday, May 7, 2021 Education Sables held their annual elections for officers and directors.  The results are:  President :                  Vicki Swan Vice President:          Matt Bluntzer Treasurer:                   Merle Shepard (no election as this is a two year position) Secretary:                   Open Directors:                    Gary Gearhart, Susan Hayes, and Joy Peterman Volunteer recruitment for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is …

2021-2022 Education Sables Election Results Read More »

The pond at the International Wildlife Museum was established in 1988 when the museum itself was built. This desert oasis is home to many different types of insects, aquatic invertebrates, and their larvae, including giant water bugs, back swimmers and dragonflies. Birds such as Cooper’s hawks, sparrows, mourning doves, finches and quail use this habitat to …

An Oasis for Native Wildlife at the International Wildlife Museum Read More »