Project Report
| Nov 6, 2025
Expanding Our Reach
By Mari Black | Lead Wildlife Educator and Volunteer Manager
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Juniper, the Great-Horned Owl Visiting a Classroom
Hi Friends!
The 25-26 school year is in full swing! Thank you for all of the support we have received thus far. We have visited many Title I schools this year and are excited to visit many more in the coming months! Our Animal Programs bring native wildlife to the classroom and allow kids to engage in interactive environmental learning! Through donations, we were able to provide 15 of these programs at no cost to the teachers! We are currently scheduled to reach over 2800 kids at Title I schools around the area. We want to expand our reach to Title I schools and bring these programs to every school! With your help, we can reach over 3000 kids from Title I schools this school year! Thank you for your continued support!
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Jul 18, 2025
Preparing for the 2025-2026 school year!
By Mari Black | Lead Wildlife Educator and Volunteer Manager
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Bob visiting a school.
Hi friends!
As the end of summer is fast approaching and we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are excited to continue visiting Title 1 schools in the area! Piedmont Wildlife Center brings animal ambassadors to classrooms, allowing students to learn about and connect with the natural world around them.
Each animal program costs $325, but your donations can help bring these programs to classes at no cost to teachers! Last year, through generous donations, we were able to visit over 20 schools across Wake, Durham, and Orange counties! Now we need your help to reach even more students this year! We want to bring immersive wildlife education to every student to inspire conservation and connection to nature.
We thank you for your support and look forward to an exciting and impactful 2025-2026 school year!
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Dandelion meeting kids.
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Apr 1, 2025
Soar to the Finish
By Jenna Williams | Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
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Marble - Corn Snake at Program
This year, thanks to Bass Pro and our incredible donors, we brought interactive wildlife experiences to over 20 Title 1 schools in Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties. Your support sparked a connection to nature for students who might not otherwise have this opportunity, inspiring the next generation of conservationists.
As we look to the 2025-2026 school year, we face a challenge: traditional grant funding is becoming less predictable. To ensure we can continue providing these vital experiences to students in need, we're actively seeking new sources of support. We believe every child deserves the chance to learn about and appreciate the natural world, and we're determined to make that a reality.
Thank you for your continued support as we head into the new year. We are confident that with your support, we will continue to soar to new heights.
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Pumpkin - Virginia Opossum at Program
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