We are gathering Foundation partner organizations that share our mission of connecting children and Nature.  Together we envision wildlife cared for in the future by today’s children.  We must act now to expand our youth’s awareness of the beauty, magnificence and importance of Nature so that they can easily recognize and step into their role in the future. Together with this, we partner with conservationists to work in the wild with a variety of species to ensure their well being in Nature. These are critically important missions!

Nature Camps 
Local– Like many large cities, there are many children in San Diego that have little to no contact with the “natural world”.  We are currently assisting families of the San Diego area in sending their children to Nature camps.  At these camps children are given the opportunity to be immersed in the wonders of Nature.  Children must touch and experience Nature in order to connect with it.  Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation and you are giving children this opportunity.

International – The children of the United Sates are not alone in their need to experieince Nature. Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation works with groups throughout the world to provide children witht Nature experiences. For example we are have worked with the Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation's Environmental Education Program in Borneo.  In supporting this program we are helping to bring local children into the forests to experience nature and actually see orangutans.  These children are from nearby villages, orangutans are their neighbors, but the children have not, and without this opportunity, may not ever see the orangutan.  What better way to foster a love for nature than by meeting the species face to face while being taught about the nature of the forests?
Whether in Borneo or California, children and adults need to be aware of the wonders of Nature in their own backyard.  You are helping to do this.

Applied Conservation – We are dedicated to supporting projects in the conservation arena that preserve wildlife diversity in Nature. It is important to recognize the need to support the understanding of all species. Most well recognized species, such as the elephant, the panda, and the rhino have substantial funding programs in place. The unrecognized species, the seemingly less glamorous species, have little to no support. It is our mission to bring attention to these less recognized species. Once our pool of donation dollars expands we can support field sites and offer our donors views and connections to the species in the wild at the field sites we support. We look forward to that day!

To apply for awards: Contact us for applications and information: info@papoosewildlife.org

Reports and Awards –

Grant Awards for 2009:

For the category of Children to Nature 2009:
San Diego based Ocean Discovery Institute was awarded $1,000 for Tidepool Exploration. In an era when even children that live near the ocean never have the opportunity to visit it, Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation is providing the opportunity for 100 3rd grade students to visit and learn about the wonders of the tidepools.  These opportunities can be the first steps in cultivating a love of Nature for these children who may have never seen the ocean before.  These children will be tomorrow’s leaders and voters and protectors of Nature.

Outdoor Outreach was awarded $1,000 to provide the opportunity for teen age students to explore Nature, in organized outings to the sea, mountains, rivers, to camp, to rock climb, to learn to be in Nature and realize the joy of the experience. Outdoor Outreach provides nature experiences, leadership training, and teaches environmental stewardship. These maturing students are vital to have the awareness of the gift that Nature offers.

For the category of Wildlife Preservation and Protection 2009:
Our awardee from 2008, Viet Nam based Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program, Cuc Phuong National Park, awarded $1,720 for pangolin studies in the wild, will continue their important work into next year. Many species in the wild are relatively obscure and go unrecognized by the public. They therefore receive little support for the scientific study of their biology, essential for their conservation. The pangolin, a nocturnal small scale covered mammal that eats ants and termites, is such a species. It is under severe threat due to poaching and habitat decline. The Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program at Cuc Phong National Park is critical to the survival of this unique species. This program is dedicated to increasing the understanding of and respect for pangolins and their habitats, thereby empowering people to take action to conserve them. The Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation grant is a first step helping this group survey and determine the status, ecology and conservation requirements of pangolin in the wild.

Grant Awards for 2008:

For the category of Children to Nature:
San Diego based Aquatic Adventures was awarded $1,000 for Canyon Exploration. In today’s world, city-dwelling children often have few opportunities to experience Nature and to learn to appreciate it. Aquatic Adventures educates urban youth about science and nature through tuition-free programs. These programs have the potential of fostering young individuals to join the next generation of scientific and environmental leaders. The Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation award will provide the funding for “Canyon Exploration”, a program and opportunity for 100 children to discover and experience Nature in both the classroom and in local habitats.

For the category of Wildlife Preservation and Protection:
Viet Nam based Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program, Cuc Phuong National Park was awarded $1,720 for pangolin studies in the wild. Many species in the wild are relatively obscure and go unrecognized by the public. They therefore receive little support for the scientific study of their biology, essential for their conservation. The pangolin, a nocturnal small scale covered mammal that eats ants and termites, is such a species. It is under severe threat due to poaching and habitat decline. The Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program at Cuc Phong National Park is critical to the survival of this unique species. This program is dedicated to increasing the understanding of and respect for pangolins and their habitats, thereby empowering people to take action to conserve them. The Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation grant is a first step helping this group survey and determine the status, ecology and conservation requirements of pangolin in the wild.

Grant Awards for 2007:

For the category of Children to Nature:

The Indonesia based Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation's Environmental Education Program was awarded $1,000 to provide Nature experience to local village children in Indonesia. 115 children were given the experience to be in the Orangutan forest. 

San Diego based Kids 2 Camp was awarded $1,000 for providing Nature camp experience to 8 children.