Meet the NEW Education Directors at ARC Wild

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Kim is a STEAM trained science teacher at the Sabetha Elementary School. She has been with ARC Wild for 2 years and says she is "living her Steve Irwin dreams". She hopes to one day join the rehabilitation team but for now, is happy to help kids explore nature through Rangers. 

Daniela Rippe has been a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator for more than five years. She works with baby wildlife and loves rabbits, squirrels and opossums. She has 4 children and enjoys teaching them about animals. She will take over programs for kids in preschool through 1st grade. 

Kansas is our habitat sweet home and all living things need a place to live where they’ll be comfortable, have food and water, and be safe. For you - it’s your home, the place where you sleep at night, and the place you feel safe. In this program you'll learn how wildlife has adapted to nature. 

In the animal world, feet are used to walk, paddle, swim, jump, cling, hold, dig, keep warm, stay cool—feet do all these things and more. Feet come in many shapes and sizes. The way feet look and the way they work are related to what they do. You'll put your best foot forward to see if you can survive like the animals do.

Bugs are everywhere! They are found on every continent- in every place! Some bugs are big, others are small! Learn about some of the fascinating insects found in Kansas as you get hands on to discover how bugs are important, they’re very cool, and we need to protect them!

Get up close and personal with some of the wildlife that people love to hate. They are creepy, they are stinky, they are often misunderstood. This program encourages respect for wildlife that is helping make our world a safer place.

    Everything in nature has a special sound including you! You are making music just sitting here. Your heart is beating like a drum. Animals make sounds for many reasons: if they are hurt, to call for help, to scare off predators, to warn other animals, to find food, to find their mom! 

ARC Wild programs can be customized to any age, ability or group size. Simply contact us and let us know what you want to learn about! Our team includes beekeepers, horticulturists, native american storytellers, and more! Let's get Wild