Our members work across the state to not only support outdoor education, but also to care for the precious landscapes and ecosystems in which NM youth learn. We hope you’ll consider a donation to one (or more!) of these fantastic organizations this winter to make sure they can keep doing their important work. To learn more about each member, click on their name to go to their website.
Organization: New Mexico Wildlife Center
Mission: Our mission is to protect New Mexico’s wildlife through rehabilitation, conservation, education, and public engagement.
This year’s accomplishments:
- The Center’s wildlife hospital has treated 1,050 animals and counting representing 160 different species in 2025.
- NMWC established a partnership with New Mexico Department of Game & Fish and US Fish and Wildlife Service on the Boreal Toad reintroduction program.
- NMWC is member of the State Wildlife Action Plan implementation committee for Species of Greatest Conservation Need.
- Our Education Team have presented 467 wildlife education programs to over 10,000 learners of all ages in the first 10 months of 2025.
- A new aquatic species, pre-release, rehab enclosure is being built to enhance the rehab care of these uniquely adapted species of birds, mammals and reptiles. It will be ready to accept patients in early 2026.
What does your gift go towards?
New Mexico Wildlife Center is collaborating with US Fish and Wildlife Service on the education component of the Black-Footed Ferret recovery and reintroduction program. As part of that program NMWC is poised to be the first organization in the state to exhibit Black-footed Ferrets. In order to prepare to house this extremely rare keystone species and undertake education programming about their role in western prairie ecosystems, including a large portion of New Mexico, NMWC is in need of securing $10,000 to construct a suitable enclosure.
How can I give?
Checks can be mailed to: New Mexico Wildlife Center, 19 Wheat St, Española, NM 87532
Organization: Celebrate Planet Earth
Mission: We grow children who love & protect the Earth, our home.
This year’s accomplishments: This year alone, more than 251,500 children experienced the joy of raising live Painted Lady caterpillars, planting sunflower seeds, and watching life unfold right before their eyes. These simple but profound experiences spark curiosity, nurture stewardship, and give students a sense of connection to the planet they call home.
What does your gift go towards? Here in New Mexico, our commitment to outdoor learning continues to grow. Through the Exploradores Outdoor Classroom, we brought 3,960 students outside to learn about native trees, wildlife, and the ecosystems that make our state extraordinary. For many, it was their first time studying science under the open sky.
How can I give? Donate online here.
Mail checks to: Celebrate Planet Earth, PO Box 1536, Santa Fe, NM 87504
Organization: Global Warming Express
Mission: To educate children in the areas of science, climate science, regenerative solutions, arts, outdoors, civics, mindfulness, advocacy and action, and to create opportunities for them to feel the interconnection between the natural world and their inner world, empowering them to mobilize a human world to support all beings.
This year’s accomplishments: In 2025, for the 13th year, Global Warming Express volunteer mentors conducted free, year-long, once-a week after school programs in elementary schools across New Mexico, engaging students in science, climate science, climate solutions, mindfulness training, arts, civic engagement, advocacy and action.
In 2025, students around NM created their group “Big” and “Small” goals and were successful in achieving them. These included:
- In Santa Fe, students were successful in having all plastic removed from their cafeteria- replacing plastic cutlery with metal cutlery, and partnering with a neighbor school to facilitate the dishwashing of the cutlery.
- In Raton, 4th graders started a school recycling program, meeting and presenting to their local Rotary Group and receiving funding for the recycling containers, then meeting with the local landfill staff, who agreed to pick up the school’s weekly recycling, despite the fact that there is no pickup in any other part of town.
- Other students studied and analyzed a Senate Legislative bill focused on clean air. Then, they wrote, memorized and, during public comment time, delivered speeches about their support of the bill, receiving a standing ovation from the members of the public and the Senators on the committee.
- At one school, 4th and 5th graders studied and analyzed how to create a water garden on their campus and met with local professionals to help to craft a plan for water harvesting and retention on their campus.
What does your gift go towards? Creating a new, short film about the Global W.E. program, to use for educational and promotional purposes. Our last film was made in 2018.
How can I give?
Donate online here.
Mail checks to: 2300 West Alameda, B1, Santa Fe, NM 87507