Wildlife Education Day has been going for 24 years and brings local wildlife organizations to an area where the public can learn about some of the animals that live in the area, learn about some of the organizations and have a hands-on experience. The event takes about eight months in planning, eight thousand dollars, and several volunteers.

“It is a labor of love but I love seeing people’s eyes light up when they get to touch a snake for the first time or see the hawk […] and those moments of “WOAH, THIS IS NEAT,” said Toby Goldberg, Education and Outreach Director for Santa Clara Audubon Society. “Just being able to experience that is my favorite part and the reason I love doing it.”

Junior Cherie Kim describes her first experience at the Wild Education Day event.

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Sophomore Neel Choudhari talks about his volunteering experience in making bird houses.

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Junior Lucy Shao explains how visitors can make buttons at her station.

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Lee Pauser discusses about bird habitats and human efforts for its maintainence.

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Betty Ward talks about the process of making bird feeders.

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Allison Ganci talks about the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy.

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Pete Marshall discusses about the Amphibian Reptile Society and his growing interest in it.

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Keith Wandury talks about the McClellan Ranch Preserve and his experiences with its activities.

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