Below you will find a list of our current Flying WILD City Partners. Our partners range from small organizations to larger insitutions such as zoos and aquariums. To find out more information on how your organization can become a Flying WILD City Partner and share in this exciting progam click here.

Birmingham Audubon Society is one of the oldest organizations in Alabama advocating conservation and greater knowledge of birds. other wildlife, plants and their habitats. The MISSION of BAS  is to advocate conservation and promote greater knowledge and enjoyment of birds, other wildlife, plants and their habitats through multi-generational educational programs and events.

Contact: Shirley Farrell

Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) unincorporated association, organized solely for the advancement of programs at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve.  The primary purpose of  Friends is to enhance the wildlife viewing, protection, and educational programs, and recreation opportunities provided by the Bureau of Land Management within the Preserve.  Friends provide ongoing support to the Bureau in their conservation, education, and recreation programs within Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. 

Contact: Carolyn Mead

 

Contact: Mark McReynolds

The Brevard Zoo's mission is “Wildlife Conservation through Education and Participation.” To support that mission, we focus on:

• Providing top quality care for our animals
• Offering unique opportunities for guests to experience nature both on- and off-site
• Actively participating with Brevard County Public Schools to develop education programs that serve diverse audiences with authentic learning activities
• Supporting critical research and field conservation projects both locally and abroad

Contact: Dawn Hurley

The Tallahassee Museym of History and Natural Sciecne is a place where North Florida’s history, nature, and wildlife intersect. From amazing native animals and rare historic buildings to beautiful natural scenery to exciting public programs, special events, and educational programs, there’s something here for everyone.

Contact: Jennifer Golden

Founded in 1906 as the Peabody School of Forestry, the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is committed to providing teaching, research and outreach activities related to the conservation and management of our natural resources. With 60 faculty and 100 staff members focused in four primary areas of expertise, including fisheries and wildlife, forestry, natural resources recreation and tourism, and soil and water resources, our programs emphasize the understanding of managed ecosystems throughout Georgia and the world.

Contact: Emily Saunders

Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago, and by exhibiting leadership and advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation.

Contact: Tatiana Garrett

The Illinois Audubon Society's mission is "to promote the perpetuation and appreciation of native flora and fauna of Illinois and the habitats that support them." Fundamental to this end are the control of pollution, the conservation of energy and all natural resources, a sound ecological relationship between human populations and their environments, and the education and involvement of the public in such efforts.

Contact: Tom Clay

In 1972 a group of committed and concerned environmentalists - both conservationists and educators - founded the Environmental Education Association of Illinois. Since that time, members of the EEAI have provided leadership both at the state and at the community level. The strength of EEAI comes from the involvement of its members. Their participation in the state and regional events raises the profile of environmental education and challenges decision-makers to give environmental concerns priority.

Contact: Jo Skoglund

Spark your imagination at Science Central. Inside the doors of the former City Power and Light facility you will find over 30,000 sq. feet of hands-on learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math and affordable family fun.

Contact: Jenny Young

The CEES offers programs and services related to Environmental Education and Education for Sustainability for K-16 educators and community partners. The center works in partnership with WKU and a broad set of stakeholders to provide resources and leadership to advance education for a sustainable future. The Center builds upon existing relationships to create new networks, education programs, and models, through professional development, community service and research.

Contact: Robin Hume

The Environmental Education Center (EEC)is part of the Kentucky University Partnership for Environmental Education (KUPEE). Founded in 2002 with the help of funding from the U.S. Department of Education, KUPEE is a partnership of all the state Universities in Kentucky. Kentucky is the only state to have an Environmental Education Center at every public institution.

Contact: April Haight

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is a place where people connect with animals. We are therefore dedicated to cultivating an appreciation and concern for wildlife and wild places. We are committed to providing excellence in animal care and welfare, education, recreation, conservation and research that collectively inspire respect for nature.

Contact: Felicia Johnson

Audubon Nature Institute's purpose of Celebrating the Wonders of Nature guides its mission to:

• Provide a guest experience of outstanding quality
• Exhibit the diversity of wildlife
• Preserve native Louisiana habitats
• Educate our diverse audience about the natural world
• Enhance the care and survival of wildlife through research and conservation
• Provide opportunities for recreation in natural settings
• Operate a financially self-sufficient collection of museum and parks
• Weave quality entertainment through the guest experience

Contact: Tricia LeBlanc

The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University strives to lead the way for advancing the understanding of wildfowl art and the interrelationships of art, nature and culture. Through educational programs, exhibits and events the Ward Museum builds upon the legacy of Lem and Steve Ward in order to bring young and old to a greater understanding of the human relationship to the natural world.

The Ward Museum is a premier educational facility for the study of material culture, living traditions, and environmental concerns for the school children, scholars, and artists who are a part of the community the museum serves

Contact: Kim Check

The Lohantan Audubon Society seeks to help restore, preserve, and improve habitat for birds and other wildlife and to provide education about birds and their habitats in Nevada and adjacent areas of California.

Contact: Robin Powell

The Newark Museum operates, as it has since its founding, in the public trust as a museum of service, and a leader in connecting objects and ideas to the needs and wishes of its constituencies.  We believe that our art and science collections have the power to educate, inspire and transform individuals of all ages, and the local, regional, national and international communities that we serve.  In the words of founding Director John Cotton Dana, "A good museum attracts, entertains, arouses curiosity, leads to questioning—and thus promotes learning."

Contact: Chidi Agostinelli

Jenkinson’s Aquarium is a privately owned facility located on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Opening in June of 1991, Jenkinson’s Aquarium has proven to be a valuable educational and recreational resource, as evidenced by its growing popularity. The aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on all aspects of marine life and conservation. In addition to the educational exhibits, the aquarium offers workshops for children of all ages, as well as professional development workshops for teachers and group tours for schools and scout groups.

Contact: Danni Logue

The Brumbaugh Center for Environmental Science consists of people, programs and places that work together to provide opportunities for learning about and enjoying nature. Its mission is to support and enhance the education of all students attending Mount Union College, emphasizing the general areas of ecology and environmental science; to provide a resource in environmental education for public, private and parochial schools and other organized youth groups, including field trips and teacher/leader enhancement programs ; and to promote an interest and awareness of environmental and ecological topics among the public.

Contact: Charleen Race

The mission statement for The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is to inspire, through science and education, a passion for nature, the protection of natural diversity, the fostering of health, and leadership to a sustainable future.

Contact: Carin Miller

Portland Parks & Recreation offers diverse environmental experiences in our parks, gardens, and natural areas. Classes, guided walks, camp programs, volunteer opportunities, and special events focus on the forest, grassland, and water ecosystems available in neighborhoods throughout the city. From young children to older adults, people of all ages can find active involvement with nature close to home.

Contact: Sue Thomas

The Rhode Island Environmental Education Association works to encourage and promote effective Environmental Education in formal and informal settings; to provide a forum for members to study, discuss, and make recommendations regarding the environmental education needs of the state; to develop public understanding of environmental problems ; to initiate and sponsor Environmental Education programs and services; and to gather and disseminate information on environmental concerns.

Contact: Shareen Knowlton

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is a hands-on museum and nature center dedicated to inspiring and educating children and strengthening families through creative play.

Contact: Bonnie Ervin

The Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection was established in 1936 by W.P Taylor and Dr. William B. Davis, founder of the Department of Wildlife Management (later Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences) at Texas A&M University. The TCWC maintains one of the largest University based natural history collections in the United States with over one million preserved specimens. Represented are specimens of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and marine invertebrates. The collections within the TCWC serve as historical evidence of the distribution of wildlife in Texas, and provide valuable ecological and life history information for an array of species. The collections are used in the research of Texas A&M faculty, graduate students, and scientists worldwide, as well as for the teaching of natural history, conservation and wildlife management, both within the university and in public schools.

Contact: Heather Prestridge

The mission of the Texas State Aquarium is to provide educationally enriching, entertaining programming to a diverse audience; to develop entertaining interactive exhibits that engage and inspire; to promote and practice environmental conservation and wildlife rehabilitation; to provide first-class guest services; and to operate as a private, self-supporting, not-for-profit organization.

Contact: Auburn Carpenter

The Dallas Zoo exists to broaden support for worldwide conservation efforts by creating an environment which allows our community and visitors to experience dramatic, engaging and diverse presentations for the living plant and animal world through excellent animal management, solid conservation science (research) and dynamic educational programs.

Contact: Lucy Hale

Fossil Rim is a leader in propagation and management programs, scientific research, diverse public education initiatives and training facilities for conservation professionals, and support of conservation programs worldwide. The animals at Fossil Rim, with the exception of the carnivores, rhinos and a few others, are free to roam on ~1,700 acres of Central Texas hill country savannas and juniper-oak woodlands.

Contact: Sylvia Dalton

Houston Audubon is a chapter of National Audubon Society in an assigned 11-county area surrounding and including Houston. Its mission is to promote the conservation and appreciation of birds and wildlife habitat, which it accomplishes through acquiring and maintaining critical habitat as bird sanctuaries, education programs for children and adults, advocacy efforts, and land conservation projects. Its activities extend beyond Houston and its surrounding counties when necessary to accomplish a conservation purpose.

Contact: Mary Anne Weber

Located about 30 miles north west of San Antonio, The Cibolo Nature Center is 100 acres of Hill Country trails and wilderness.

The center and its overseers, The Friends of the Cibolo Wilderness, are dedicated to promoting conservation of natural resources through education and stewardship.

Contact: Mary Kennedy

Lying along the Texas Coastal Bend and consisting of a barrier island, wetlands, grasslands and woodlands, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Complex (ANWRC) offers one of the best outdoor classrooms available. The ANWRC Environmental Education Program is designed to take advantage of nature's classroom to help students develop an integral understanding of the environment and our role in it.

Contact: Tonya Nix

The Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences inspiring people to learn, care and act. In just over a decade, the zoo has garnered 17 awards for innovative approaches to global wildlife conservation and in 2009 its international Partners in Wildlife program funded 38 programs in 50 countries.

Contact: Kate Remine

The purpose of the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center is to give teachers and students an opportunity to have experiences in an outdoor setting while instilling an appreciation for fish, wildlife, and our natural resources.

Contact: Jami Ostby Marsh

The mission of the Tahoma Audubon is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

Contact: Stephanie Swaim

The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology was organized in 1939 to encourage the study of Wisconsin birds. The aims have since expanded to emphasize all of the many enjoyable aspects of birding and to support the research and habitat protection necessary to preserve Wisconsin birdlife. WSO strives to alert members and the public to situations and practices that threaten Wisconsin's bird populations.

Contact: Steve Kupcho

Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association (SOEEA) encourages educators and people who participate in outdoor recreation to practice and teach environmental responsibility. It's goals are to support educators to practice outdoor and environmental education; encourage outdoor recreation, exploration of Saskatchewan, development of outdoor and environmental skills and practices, and the development of a sense of place; actively connect diverse members, support environmental decision making, and encourage ecological responsibility; and Be a happy and healthy organization (leadership, communication, partnerships, networks, members, and membership benefits).

Contact: Jolene Siemens