Introducing the newest FCF offering - the Wildcat Conservation Educator's Course!

The area that FCF can make the largest impact is in the area of conservation education. Your home town may only have you to teach them about conservation efforts concerning native felines, feline species of special interest, and endangered felines. 

Species diversity, current habitat status, conservation efforts for the future are all points of interest that local schools, libraries, and other conservation minded organizations are looking for qualified teachers to learn form. If you are a member of the feline holding community, that person should be you.

The purpose of a wildlife ambassador is to represent our wild relatives in a positive, safe manner that is educational and creates an appreciation for wildlife conservation. The Wildcat Conservation Educator’s Course gives you the tools necessary to become qualified as a professional wildlife educator specializing in feline species.  In this all-new course you will learn:

*Wildlife Educator’s Code of Ethics
*Different Themes for programs
*How to build a Wildlife education program
*Special Considerations when using Live Animals
*How to Establish a Professional Image and maintain credibility

In the Special Feline Ambassador Section of this class you will learn:

     * A Star is Born!
        How to select the purrfect cat to be your wildlife ambassador.
     * The USDA and YOU
        Knowing your responsibilities under the law.
     * Lights, Camera, Action!
       Training methods that start from day one.
     * The basics of Conservation Education using felines as ambassadors
    * On the Road Again!
       Transportation and program set up.
     * Keep Your Distance 
        Crowd control and cat control.
     * That’s Not Supposed to Happen!
        Escapes, bites, emergencies and contingency planning.
     * That’s a Wrap
        When is it time to retire your ambassador?

In addition, all students receive both the wildlife education textbook and the FCF Feline Ambassador booklet.

From bengal cats to bengal tigers, you will learn how to create and present a wildlife conservation program that will keep your target audience interested, entertained and inspired.

If you own a feline of any species, your time has come to be recognized as a source of information that is credible. As your reputation grows, your community and state will recognize the public education service you provide and include you on legislative issues to help you, as a professional wildlife educator, continue to impact the lives of students and adults of all ages.