Conservation Earth / Wildmind

You can help us to EDUCATE, ENGAGE and EMPOWER the next generation of conservation leaders.

Since 1980, we are the nonprofit organization called CONSERVATION EARTH. We earned recognition for our environmental education programs as Wildlife Associates, now called WILDMIND, becoming respected for our core message that "Animals are the Teachers." Guiding people to understand that nature ensures our survival- the connection between wildlife, the plants and our own reliance on the natural world- helps them to learn the science of interdependence and these animals' stories of resilience touch people's hearts and minds.

Our meaningful and mindful program offerings include assemblies and small group programs to a diverse community of all ages, including over 50% representing underserved populations, as well as our NGSS aligned STEM classroom units for elementary and middle school students. Our At-Risk Youth/Youth in Need programs help young people in middle and high school enduring very challenging life situations to gain coping strategies, a sense of belonging and hope for the future. We have also created adult programs that help people develop compassion and deepen their connection with nature as part of our community or corporate team programs. We have inspired and enriched over 8 million Bay Area children and adults to have empathy and respect for all living things, to be positive stewards of the environment.

Central to all of our conservation education programs is a unique and proven learning model that features over 50 non-releasable wild animals. Most of these animals were rescued after being injured or impacted by humans when living in the wild, while some were confiscated or born in human care, so have no chance of survival in the wilderness. We commit to provide them a forever home with dedicated caretakers with specialized skills to meet their physical and psychological needs. We feature them as our wild teachers, as ambassadors of their species and for a healthy planet. 

Wildmind is a California not-for profit organization incorporated in San Mateo county in 1983. Located first in Pacifica from 1983-1999, and at our current location in Half Moon Bay for more than 20 years, Wildimind is dedicated to the Coastside- as a property owner, small business and member of the Coastside Chamber of Commerce. We are extremely grateful for your consideration of a gift to Wildmind today.

Testimonials

Testimonials for Wildmind Education and Science programs

"I have to push to get any information from my son about what he was
learning at school. Not these past few weeks. He would come home every
night excited to talk about what he learned... As a parent, it was exciting
for me to see him so engaged and so motivated to learn." -
Parent

"We are extremely impressed with Wildmind's science units  as they
have a variety of touch points within the NGSS and Common Core, making
it cost effective and easier for our principals and teachers to meet their
goals." - District Administrator

"I was fortunate to be a parent volunteer the day Wildmind provided an
assembly to my son's 3rd grade class. The reaction of the students to the
subject matter was one of excitement and awe, and I was impressed to see
them so engaged in answering questions." - Parent

"The assemblies are always so powerful. The kids are thoroughly mesmerized
by the animals and the educators. As a teacher, I appreciate the staff's
ability to engage all the students during the presentation." - Teacher

Wildmind is a gem of an organization worthy of your support - anonymous donor