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Let us bring the wild to you with a visit from our Nature Van full of taxidermy, skeletons, bio-facts, and more!

Have you ever touched a skunk’s fur or felt a rattlesnake’s scales?

This interactive presentation provides students with the opportunity to be hands-on with animals they wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience up close, leaving them with a strengthened sense of responsibility toward preserving our planet.

Nature Van Programs now available in Spanish!

Click Here to Visit the Scholarship Information Page

Get Started!

Now accepting reservations for the 2024/2025 school year!

All of WildCare’s Nature Van programs are now offered in Spanish and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS)! Learn more…Use our online form to request your Nature Van program! 

• Length: 45-60 minutes
• Ages: 3 to adult
• Group Limit: 30 person maximum per presentation (25 person limit for Pre-K and K)
• Price:
  • $240 for the 1st presentation
  • $170 for each additional presentation
  • $1 per mile travel fee ($10 minimum)
  • Maximum drive time: 45 minutes

Request your date today!

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California Wildlife

A touch of feathers, fur and scales! Learn about the astounding animals that live right here in our own neighborhoods. This presentation provides an overview of our state’s wonderfully diverse wildlife.

Birds of a Feather

Eggs, nests, feathers, what makes a bird a bird? From zipping hummingbirds to soaring raptors, investigate the traits of our favorite feathered creatures.

Marvelous Mammals

Purrs, howls, hisses and growls! Investigate the surprising diversity of mammals, from marsupials and mustelids to felines and canines, and find out where humans fit into this furry cast of critters.

Redwood Giants

Who is hiding amongst the tallest trees in the world? Take a peek into life in a Coastal Redwood Forest. From banana slugs on the forest floor to owls in the canopy, investigate the interdependence of organisms hidden in each layer of this spectacular forest.

Ocean Adventures

Dive into the different habitats of the ocean, from tidepools and sandy beaches to kelp forests and the open ocean. Learn about the creatures big and small that have adapted to live in each habitat.

Wild Wetlands

Creeks, ponds and marshes! Wade into the unique life cycles of the animals that pass through these watery worlds. Explore this vanishing habitat to learn exactly why it is worth preserving and how you can help.

Wildlife in Peril (formerly known as Going Green)

Wildlife needs our help now more than ever. Investigate the different issues that impact animals in our own backyards and learn easy ways to help live well with wildlife!

Wildlife in a Warming World*

From Sea Otters struggling to find food, to tadpoles’ ponds drying up, the consequences of climate change can have diverse impacts on our wildlife. Learn about rising temperatures, droughts, rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and how some animals can even help us fight climate change. Empower your students to make a difference and take practical actions to combat climate change every day!

*This program will be limited to 5th grade and up due to the background science knowledge required. To set up your students for success please review the pre-activities you’ll receive with your confirmation email.

Cancellation Policy

• If you cancel your program less than 8 weeks in advance, 50% of your program fee will be due or retained.
• If you cancel your program less than 2 weeks in advance, 100% of your program fee will be retained.

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Let us bring the wild to you with a visit from our Nature Van full of taxidermy, skeletons, bio-facts, and more!

Have you ever touched a skunk’s fur or felt a rattlesnake’s scales?

This interactive presentation provides students with the opportunity to be hands-on with animals they wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience up close, leaving them with a strengthened sense of responsibility toward preserving our planet.

Nature Van Programs now available in Spanish!

Click Here to Visit the Scholarship Information Page

Get Started!

Now accepting reservations for the 2024/2025 school year!

All of WildCare’s Nature Van programs are now offered in Spanish and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS)! Learn more…Use our online form to request your Nature Van program! 

• Length: 45-60 minutes
• Ages: 3 to adult
• Group Limit: 30 person maximum per presentation (25 person limit for Pre-K and K)
• Price:
  • $240 for the 1st presentation
  • $170 for each additional presentation
  • $1 per mile travel fee ($10 minimum)
  • Maximum drive time: 45 minutes

Request your date today!

Share:

Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Email

Choose from the list of topics below:

California Wildlife

A touch of feathers, fur and scales! Learn about the astounding animals that live right here in our own neighborhoods. This presentation provides an overview of our state’s wonderfully diverse wildlife.

Birds of a Feather

Eggs, nests, feathers, what makes a bird a bird? From zipping hummingbirds to soaring raptors, investigate the traits of our favorite feathered creatures.

Marvelous Mammals

Purrs, howls, hisses and growls! Investigate the surprising diversity of mammals, from marsupials and mustelids to felines and canines, and find out where humans fit into this furry cast of critters.

Redwood Giants

Who is hiding amongst the tallest trees in the world? Take a peek into life in a Coastal Redwood Forest. From banana slugs on the forest floor to owls in the canopy, investigate the interdependence of organisms hidden in each layer of this spectacular forest.

Ocean Adventures

Dive into the different habitats of the ocean, from tidepools and sandy beaches to kelp forests and the open ocean. Learn about the creatures big and small that have adapted to live in each habitat.

Wild Wetlands

Creeks, ponds and marshes! Wade into the unique life cycles of the animals that pass through these watery worlds. Explore this vanishing habitat to learn exactly why it is worth preserving and how you can help.

Wildlife in Peril (formerly known as Going Green)

Wildlife needs our help now more than ever. Investigate the different issues that impact animals in our own backyards and learn easy ways to help live well with wildlife!

Wildlife in a Warming World*

From Sea Otters struggling to find food, to tadpoles’ ponds drying up, the consequences of climate change can have diverse impacts on our wildlife. Learn about rising temperatures, droughts, rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and how some animals can even help us fight climate change. Empower your students to make a difference and take practical actions to combat climate change every day!

*This program will be limited to 5th grade and up due to the background science knowledge required. To set up your students for success please review the pre-activities you’ll receive with your confirmation email.

Cancellation Policy

• If you cancel your program less than 8 weeks in advance, 50% of your program fee will be due or retained.
• If you cancel your program less than 2 weeks in advance, 100% of your program fee will be retained.

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Creating a more sustainable world

At WildCare, we work to make sure all species can coexist- not just by treating sick or injured animals (nearly 4,000 of them a year), but also by teaching children and adults to understand and appreciate wildlife, by sharing knowledge and instructions on how to live peacefully with the animals among us and by advocating for better protection of wildlife and our remaining open spaces.This integrated approach is essential to WildCare, and we address both the symptoms of human/wildlife interaction and their underlying causes. By doing so, we hope to create a more sustainable world for all.

Spring into Camp!

Spring Wildlife Camp – Reasons for the Seasons

• Dates: April 8 – 12, 2024
• Session: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Age: For grades K-2nd
• Cost: $415 nonmember, $395 member
• Location: 76 Albert Park Lane, San Rafael, CA 94901
• Scholarships available! Click here to fill out a scholarship application.

Click Here to Register!

How do animals cope with the changing seasons? Take a journey about the four seasons through the eyes of wildlife. Discover how different animals have adapted to survive the changing weather conditions throughout the year. Learn the science behind earth’s seasonal changes and how seasons vary across the globe. 

Join us for an unforgettable week during which campers will meet WildCare’s non-releasable Wildlife Ambassadors, explore Marin’s natural beauty, and nerd-out about all things wildlife. This week of camp is packed full of animal encounters, nature exploration, wildlife-themed games, crafts, and much more!

Participants will experience visits from WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador Animals on non-field trip days. Campers will go on off-site excursions to Phoenix Lake on Tuesday and China Camp on Thursday.

Parents/guardians are responsible for providing transportation to and from the hike locations.

 

 

WildCare Summer Wildlife Camp

• Dates: June 26 – August 11, 2023
• Sessions: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (except Sessions 1A and 1B which are half-day camps)
• Age: 3 1/2 – 11 years
• Cost: $225 – $395 – scholarships and member discounts available
• Scholarships available! Please complete this form instead of clicking “register” for each camp session below. 
       NOTE: We may have scholarship places still available, even in camps marked “SOLD OUT. ” Please complete this form to request a scholarship space in any of WildCare’s Summer Wildlife Camps.

SOLD OUT – Session 1A – Growing Up Wild – June 26 – 30, 2023 – 3.5 yrs-entering K (morning session)

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	—-	—–	GET STARTED Session 1A (morning) Growing Up Wild Dates: June 26 – 30, 2023 Morning session: 9:00am-12:00pm Age: 3.5 yrs – entering K (half day) Cost: $200 member, $225 non member Location: Short School, 35 Marin St. in San Rafael* Scholarships available! Please complete this form instead of clicking “register” below This camp is FULL! Please click here to be added to the waitlist.

Growing up in the wild can be a tricky task! Examine the fascinating ways different animals raise their young, the interesting adaptations baby animals have to survive in the wild and simple ways we can help to keep them safe from harm. Participants will experience daily visits from WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador Animals. No field trips for this session, however camp will go on short excursions to nearby Gerstle Park. Campers must have attended pre-school, and all campers must be fully potty trained to be enrolled in WildCare’s camps. See Special Considerations for Pre-K campers below. 1A is the morning session, and 1B is the afternoon session. Special Considerations for Pre-K Campers All campers must be fully potty trained to be enrolled in WildCare’s Camps. This means they must be independent in all aspects of using the bathroom as WildCare Camp staff is not permitted to assist campers in any way while in the bathroom. Potty trained campers: – Can tell the teacher when they need to go to the bathroom – Can attend to their own hygiene without adult assistance – Can fasten their own clothing

*Due to HPAI, WildCare’s center is closed to the public. HPAI is a new strain of avian flu that is not a health concern for humans, but can be deadly to many types of birds and can be brought in to our center on shoes and clothing, putting WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador birds and hospital patients at risk.

WildCare’s Growing Up Wild Camp will be held at Short School, located at 35 Marin St. in San Rafael.

CLOSED – Session 1B – Growing Up Wild – June 26 – 30, 2023 – 3.5 yrs – entering K (afternoon session)

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	—-	—–	GET STARTED Session 1B (afternoon) Growing Up Wild Dates: June 26 – 30, 2023 Afternoon session: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Age: 3.5 yrs – entering K (half day) Cost: $200 member, $225 non member Location: Short School, 35 Marin St. in San Rafael* Thank you! Registration for this Wildlife Camp session is CLOSED.

*Due to HPAI, WildCare’s center is closed to the public. HPAI is a new strain of avian flu that is not a health concern for humans, but can be deadly to many types of birds and can be brought in to our center on shoes and clothing, putting WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador birds and hospital patients at risk.WildCare’s Growing Up Wild Camp will be held at Short School, located at 35 Marin St. in San Rafael.

Growing up in the wild can be a tricky task! Examine the fascinating ways different animals raise their young, the interesting adaptations baby animals have to survive in the wild and simple ways we can help to keep them safe from harm. Participants will experience daily visits from WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador Animals. No field trips for this session, however camp will go on short excursions to nearby Gerstle Park. Campers must have attended pre-school, and all campers must be fully potty trained to be enrolled in WildCare’s camps. See Special Considerations for Pre-K campers below. 1A is the morning session, and 1B is the afternoon session. Special Considerations for Pre-K Campers All campers must be fully potty trained to be enrolled in WildCare’s Camps. This means they must be independent in all aspects of using the bathroom as WildCare Camp staff is not permitted to assist campers in any way while in the bathroom. Potty trained campers: – Can tell the teacher when they need to go to the bathroom – Can attend to their own hygiene without adult assistance – Can fasten their own clothing

SOLD OUT – Session 2 – Wild California – July 10 – 14, 2023 – Entering grades 1-2

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	—-	—–	GET STARTED! Session 2 – Wild California Dates: July 10 – 14, 2023 Session: 9:00am-3:00pm Age: Entering grades 1 -2 Cost: $395 (nonmember), $375 (member) Location: Short School, 35 Marin St. in San Rafael* Scholarships available! This camp is FULL! Please click here to be added to the waitlist.

What do Gray Whales, quail and Dogface Butterflies all have in common? They are just some of California’s “official” state animals. Explore the unique plants, animals and habitats that make California such a magnificent place to live.  You may recognize a few familiar friends! Participants will experience visits from WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador Animals on non-field trip days. Campers will go on off-site excursions to Phoenix Lake on Tuesday and the Marin Headlands on Thursday. Parents/guardians are responsible for providing transportation to and from the hike locations. *Due to HPAI, WildCare’s center is closed to the public. HPAI is a new strain of avian flu that is not a health concern for humans, but can be deadly to many types of birds and can be brought in to our center on shoes and clothing, putting WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador birds and hospital patients at risk. WildCare’s Wild California Camp will be held at Short School, located at 35 Marin Street in San Rafael.

SOLD OUT – Session 3 – Weird and Wonderful – July 17 – 21, 2023 – Entering grades 2-3

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	—-	—–	GET STARTED Session 3 – Weird and Wonderful Dates: July 17 – 21, 2023 Session: 9:00am-3:00pm Age: Entering grades 2-3 Cost: $395 (nonmember), $375 (member) Location: Short School, 35 Marin St. in San Rafael Scholarships available! This camp is FULL! Please click here to be added to the waitlist.

What critter performs a handstand to scare off predators? Coughs up pellets of indigestible food? Or dives head first through the air at 240 miles per hour? Come and explore the bizarre, the fantastic, the weird… and of course the wonderful. Nature is full of creatures with peculiar adaptations! Participants will experience visits from WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador Animals on non-field trip days. Campers will go on off-site excursions to Phoenix Lake on Tuesday and the Marin Headlands on Thursday. Parents/guardians are responsible for providing transportation to and from the field trip locations. *Due to HPAI, WildCare’s center is closed to the public. HPAI is a new strain of avian flu that is not a health concern for humans, but can be deadly to many types of birds and can be brought in to our center on shoes and clothing, putting WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador birds and hospital patients at risk. WildCare’s Weird and Wonderful Camp will be held at Short School, located at 35 Marin St. in San Rafael.

SOLD OUT – Session 4 – Conservation Camp – July 24 – 28, 2023 – Entering grades 3 – 5

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	—-	—–	GET STARTED Session 4 – Conservation Camp Dates: July 24 – 28, 2023 Session: 9:00am-3:00pm Age: Entering grades 3-5 Cost: $395 (nonmember), $375 (member) Location: Short School, 35 Marin St. in San Rafael Scholarships available! This camp is FULL! Please click here to be added to the waitlist.

Learn all about threatened and endangered species and the amazing actions that humans are taking to respond to their plight. Become a wildlife hero by examining the perils facing wild plants and animals today and what you can do to help them thrive. Participants will experience visits from WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador Animals on non-field trip days. Campers will go on off-site hikes to Phoenix Lake on Tuesday and the Marin Headlands on Thursday. Parents/guardians are responsible for providing transportation to and from the field trip locations. *Due to HPAI, WildCare’s center is closed to the public. HPAI is a new strain of avian flu that is not a health concern for humans, but can be deadly to many types of birds and can be brought in to our center on shoes and clothing, putting WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador birds and hospital patients at risk. WildCare’s Conservation Camp will be held at Short School, located at 35 Marin St. in San Rafael.

SOLD OUT – Session 5 – Wild California – July 31 – August 4, 2023 – Entering grades K-2

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	—-	—–	GET STARTED! Session 5 – Wild California Dates: July 31 – August 4, 2023 Session: 9:00am-3:00pm Age: Entering grades K-2 Cost: $395 (nonmember), $375 (member) Location: Albert J. Boro Community Center, 50 Canal St. in San Rafael* Scholarships available! Please complete this form instead of clicking “register” below This camp is FULL! Please click here to be added to the waitlist.

What do Gray Whales, California Quail, and Dogface Butterflies all have in common? They are just some of California’s “official” state animals. Explore the unique plants, animals, and habitats that make California such a magnificent place to live.  You may recognize a few familiar friends!  Participants will experience daily visits from WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador Animals.  Campers will go on short excursions to explore the marsh and bay shore along the San Francisco Bay Trail from the Albert J. Boro Community Center. No additional transportation required. *Due to HPAI, WildCare’s center is closed to the public. HPAI is a new strain of avian flu that is not a health concern for humans, but can be deadly to many types of birds and can be brought in to our center on shoes and clothing, putting WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador birds and hospital patients at risk. WildCare’s Wild California Camp will be held at the Albert J. Boro Community Center, located at 50 Canal St. in San Rafael. This location is close to Pickleweed Park and is surrounded by gorgeous marshlands.

SOLD OUT – Session 6 – Conservation Camp – August 7 – 11, 2023 – Entering grades 3 – 5

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	—-	—–	GET STARTED Session 6 – Conservation Camp Dates: August 7 – 11, 2023 Session: 9:00am-3:00pm Age: Entering grades 3-5 Cost: $395 (nonmember), $375 (member) Location: Albert J. Boro Community Center, 50 Canal St. in San Rafael* Scholarships available! Please complete this form instead of clicking “register” below This camp is FULL! Please click here to be added to the waitlist.

Learn all about threatened and endangered species and the amazing actions that humans are taking to respond to their plight. Become a wildlife hero by examining the perils facing wild plants and animals today and what you can do to help them thrive. Participants will experience daily visits from WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador Animals. Campers will go on short excursions to explore the marsh and bay shore along the San Francisco Bay Trail from the Albert J Boro Community Center. No additional transportation required. *Due to HPAI, WildCare’s center is closed to the public. HPAI is a new strain of avian flu that is not a health concern for humans, but can be deadly to many types of birds and can be brought in to our center on shoes and clothing, putting WildCare’s Wildlife Ambassador birds and hospital patients at risk. WildCare’s Wild California Camp will be held at the Albert J. Boro Community Center, located at 50 Canal St. in San Rafael. This location is close to Pickleweed Park and is surrounded by gorgeous marshlands.