Humane Education – Partnering with Educators
The Education Team at Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation services children of all ages by providing a variety of unique learning opportunities which support the bond between humans and animals by nurturing knowledge, compassion and respect towards all living things. Humane Education is a field of study that draws connections between human rights, animal protection, and environmental sustainability.
HARF’s Education Programs include:
- In Classroom Events
- High School Senior Projects
- Community Service Hours & Projects
- UPCOMING Year-Round Camp Programs at the HARF Center
We bring our animals and resources to your students and tailor programs for any age. We offer lessons for topics such as dog bite prevent, responsible pet care, careers with animals, and more.
During the 2022-2024 school year, some of the topics we covered were…
- We All Have Feelings: Understanding Dog and Cat Body Language
- Companion Animal Overpopulation
- What are Our Pets’ Needs?
- What is Embryology? (3-week program)
- The True Cost of Fast Fashion
- Protecting Honolua Bay
- Saving Our Endangered Native Species
- A Dog’s Vision: Are Dogs Color Blind?
- Water, Water Anywhere (Water Availability Around the World)
- Dog vs. Gray Wolf (A Well-Balanced Diet)
- Wildlife Issues
- Fundraising for HARF
Are you a student? Ask us about how you can earn service hours and have fun while helping animals at Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation!
For information about scheduling educational outreach programs, please contact our Humane Education Specialist, Shannon McCann, who will coordinate STEM-related activities that best meet your students’ needs.
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Please CLICK HERE, to download our Humane Education Flyer then share it with all of your Teachers and Contacts at the Department of Education.
