Partnerships
We currently work with businesses and organizations at the local, national, and international level to provide students with the highest quality of conservation leadership experiences.
Walking Tree Travel
Unique International Experiences for Teachers and Students.
Our mission is to inspire students to become curious and compassionate global citizens by taking an active interest in the world around them. Our programs are designed for a community of travelers who seek an authentic, safe, and engaging international experience while providing the opportunity to cultivate positive, sustainable change worldwide.
Latin American Sea Turtle Association
Our goal is to realize a future where all inhabitants of the Costa Rican coasts, human and sea turtle alike, can live together in balance; where healthy populations of sea turtles fulfill their ecological roles and economic potential; and critical natural habitats are sustainably managed.
Elephant Haven Thailand
Big change! No elephant riding, no performing in shows. Only ethical elephant-friendly activities! Elephant Haven is located in Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, in the south-west of Thailand. The team from Elephant Nature Park worked in cooperation with Sai Yok Elephant Park, an elephant trekking camp in Kanchanaburi, to help with the transition to the ‘Saddle Off’ model. The time to take the saddles off of the elephants and provide them with a haven has arrived. Now the herd at Elephant Haven enjoys roaming together in nature while foraging, playing in the mud, and swimming in the river. The elephants have been rightfully retired from their labors, young and old, free of the saddle and giving performances. At Elephant Haven, guests can come to be with elephants in an environment of respect.
Earthwatch
Citizen Science, Community Engagement
Since its founding in 1971, Earthwatch has been taking action to address global change through a time-tested model of citizen science and community engagement. By pairing volunteers from all sectors of society with researchers around the world, Earthwatch teams have helped to safeguard critical habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. Earthwatch currently supports more than 40 research projects globally that produce rigorous, relevant, and impactful science, address global change, and actively involve community participants.
The Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center (TBZTEC) is a not-for-profit organization founded by Sharon Matola in 1983, who was caring for a handful of wild animals that had been part of a natural history documentary. When filming was completed, she was left with these animals and decided to start a zoo. Over forty years later, the “backyard zoo” has become a world-renowned wildlife education center where visitors connect with Belize’s unique natural heritage: the animals. In keeping with its origins, the animals here are rescued, confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade by law enforcement, or transferred from other rehab and zoological facilities. The habitats designed for the animals reflect natural settings, and provide an immersive educational experience for visitors.
Tobacco Caye Marine Station
Tobacco Caye is one of 450 sand and mangrove cayes located right on top of the Belize Barrier Reef. With this easy accessible marine environment as our classroom, students can explore the diverse biomes of coral reefs, seagrass and mangroves with our knowledgeable guide teams. Our educational field excursions around the South Water Caye Marine Reserve offer students the opportunity to snorkel in a variety of unique flora and fauna locations. We also take the opportunity to visit the Smithsonian Caribbean Research institute just a 15 minute boat ride away. Over the past four years we have developed research projects which students can get involved with at any age. From finding nurdles on the beach to dissecting and holding the invasive lionfish, we strive to provide interesting and meaningful experiences to inspire the next generation into science. For students looking to create a research project, we are happy to share our historical data on our research and collaborate.
Local Sponsors​
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Allstar Screen Printing
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Appleblossom Brewing Co.
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A/C Services and Mechanical LLC
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Charles Hughes Trucking
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Grace Abounds Trucking
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Great American Cookie Company/Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream
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Ferncliff Camp
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Leming & Son Trucking​
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Red Lobster
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Packrat
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Pink House Alchemy
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Walking Tree Travel
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Altitude Trampoline Park
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The Schmieding Foundation
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SoarBlue Bluetique
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Nomads Southtown
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Prairie Street Tap Room
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Snake Mountain Pack Goats
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Columbus House Brewery
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Micky Finns Irish Pub
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The Schmieding Foundation, Inc.
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Fayetteville High School Eco Fashion Club
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Logo Design: Denise Hurley
*Sponsors may also choose to have their name and/or logo printed on t-shirts that student researchers sale as a source of fundraising. Please contact us via the emails below if interested in purchasing a t-shirt or becoming a sponsor.
