Create Your Own Wildlife Posse

Round up a Posse to build bridges of hope for wildlife and the environment.

Getting Started

• Talk to local biologists or other experts to identify a native wildlife species needing help or protection.
• Research your species at your local library or on the internet. Become an expert on your species

Building Support

• Ask for assistance from your State Park Service, Natural Resources Department or National Wildlife Refuge or Park as well as local and state colleges. Identify a point person who will keep you updated with current information.
• Choose a grade level to focus your education program and involve teachers.
• Create a board or poster display in your school or local community center or library with the facts you have gathered.
• Work with your school and local media to reach even more people about the species you want to help.

At the Schools

• Educate younger students creating a “Posse challenge” and reading groups. Deputize your students!
• Help students learn about native wildlife by creating new wildlife habitat. Many states and conservation groups have programs for certifying your habitat and information about starting native plant gardens.

Awareness

• Spread the word to family and friends with presentations about your wildlife species. Education is powerful!
• Pennies for your wildlife species – Create a container for students and community members can donate funds to help save your chosen wildlife