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CAC: Information for Prospective Participants
2012-2013
INTRODUCTION
CAC is a multi-faceted program, with many
branches, all reaching out to promote wildlife
conservation in different ways. Here are the activities planned for 2012-13.
1. CAC Sumatra -
Reintroduced Species
In January, 2013, CAC will be traveling to
Sumatra. This field trip will be part of a study of
zoo-mediated wildlife re-introductions that will continue into the
Spring semester. For more information
about participating in this effort, please click
here.
2. CAC Video
Production
This branch of the CAC program
will develop an educational video program focused on the wonders of
the world's forests. To learn more,
click here.
3. CAC
Belize - Migratory
Birds
This branch of CAC will focus on
the role that Central-American tropics play in the lives of North-American
birdlife. As part of this program, we will be
conducting field studies in Belize during April, 2013. Participants in this effort will later host
field trips for middle-schoolers in May & June at our local Nat'l
Wildlife Refuge. You can learn more
here.
4. CAC at the
Buffalo Zoo
During the Summer of 2013, a CAC representative will help the Buffalo Zoo deliver
conservation-focused programs. This
is a paid summer position. Interested Canisius students should
contact DrN in February. To learn more, click
here.
5. CAC Web
Productions
One of the most successful
arms of the CAC program is our web site at
www.conservenature.org. This year, our plan is to
provide additional games and quizzes to that web site that will
further engage the public in issues related to wildlife
conservation. This work is ready to begin immediately.
If you are interested in contributing to game development and/or the
web design, please stop by the ISHAR office (HSC303A).
You can learn about the many ways to get involved.
CLOSING COMMENTS
The CAC program has already reached more than one million
people
via our live presentations and via our web pages.
This program combines the study of
wildlife in their natural habitat with a chance to
shape positive attitudes in the next generation of citizens.
It is special program for special people. If you are one of those
people -- someone who want to help make the world a better place --
I look forward to having you join the CAC team!
See
you soon!
DrN
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