Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary is a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education organization. From our beautiful facility in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, RWS treats roughly 1,000 injured and orphaned wild animals each year with the goal of releasing them back to the wild. Through our free wildlife crisis hotline and over 50 educational programs annually featuring our team of non-releasable ambassador animals, RWS helps people better coexist with native wildlife and fosters a brighter future for humans and wildlife alike.

Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) is a global conservation organization devoted to ending tortoise and freshwater turtle extinctions worldwide. Formed in 2001, TSA works to protect and restore wild populations through science-based conservation, global leadership, and local stewardship. Guided by our vision of a planet where turtles thrive in the wild—and are respected and protected by all humans—we operate or support projects in over 30 countries, protecting critical habitats and the most imperiled species.

Worth A Dam is a nonprofit based in Martinez, California, dedicated to protecting local beavers and promoting coexistence through stewardship, education, and advocacy. Formed in 2007 after public outcry against a plan to exterminate the animals, the group helped implement non-lethal solutions like flow devices to manage flooding concerns. Since then, it has led community events, including the annual Beaver Festival, and supported habitat restoration and public education. Worth A Dam also advises other communities on humane, sustainable approaches to urban wildlife management.

Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing Oregon’s hiking experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, and education. Originating from the Portland Hikers forum in 2006, TKO was formed in 2007 to address the growing need for active trail maintenance and public engagement. Today, TKO empowers volunteers to preserve and restore trails across the state. Through community projects, the Oregon Hikers Forum, and a user-built field guide, TKO fosters a culture of stewardship and appreciation for Oregon’s public lands.

The Wildlife Society, comprised of professionals, students, and more committed to wildlife research, education, and conservation, was founded in 1937 as an international, nonprofit organization. The Iowa Chapter of the Wildlife Society was chartered on April 14, 1962. Their goals include advancement of the art and science of wildlife management, and promotion and maintaining high professional standards.

Idaho Trails Association is a nonprofit organization that works all over Idaho to preserve and promote trails through volunteer trail projects, education efforts, and public lands advocacy.

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, a nonprofit organization, engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect trails and waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters.

A annual 24-hour competitive birding event, for youth teams ranging from pre-kindergarten through high school. They will compete against each other in their age division for most species identified, best art, and many more categories. The competition's goal to allow Alabama’s youth to learn about the state’s great biodiversity of native birds, get outside, enjoy a new sport, and spend time with friends & family in nature.