Education

 


Announcing Conservation Champions!

Conservation Champions are kids who are working to save the most important thing we have: PLANET EARTH

 

PygmyRabbitThe Oregon Zoo is looking for kids who are making a difference helping to save the planet. We have a new recognition award called "Conservation Champions".


Who can be a Conservation Champion?
Any individual or group from kindergarten through high school is eligible

How can I become a Conservation Champion?
Let us know what you have been doing to help protect the environment. Some ideas might be:

  Raising funds to help an endangered species
Protecting trees in a local park
Encouraging community leaders to stop pollution
Getting your school cafeteria to use paper intead of styrofoam
Forming an "eco-club"

How do I apply?
Just follow the directions on application form and send it in to us!

 

Entries must be postmarked no later March 1, 2009

Awards will be given for:

 

Grades kindergarden to 8:
1 individual and 1 group

Grade 9 through 12:
1 individual and 1 group

Winners will be announced at the "Party For The Planet" on April 22nd. 2009

If you are selected for a Conservation Champion Award you will receive:

  A certificated for a special Oregon Zoo experience AND
$100.00 towards your project