STAR ECO Station
Environmental Children’s Museum & Exotic Wildlife Rescue Facility

www.ecostation.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
STAR ECO Station is a 501c3 charitable non-profit environmental science education and exotic wildlife rescue center dedicated to the mission of “Preservation Through Education”. The STAR ECO Station serves as a venue that connects visitors with projects and activities to become part of social change, creating a new breed of environmental heroes! The STAR ECO Station offers the most innovative, interactive and inspiring environmental science education programs for our students and the community, as well as educational outreach programs in over 40 California school districts. In collaboration with environmental and government agencies, the STAR ECO Station provides rescue and rehabilitation for illegal, abandoned or abused exotic wildlife at our 18,000 square-foot facility in Culver City, California and at our 12,000 square-foot facility in Rocklin, California. Through interactive tours, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, birthday parties and superb community events, the STAR ECO Station annually serves over one million learners of all ages! STAR Education was selected by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education as a “Model Program” for the United States.

Contact:
Jamie Hudson
STAR ECO Station
4465 Granite Drive, #700
Rocklin, CA 95677
Phone: (916) 632-8347
Fax: (916) 632-8427
info@watershedrestoration.org

Chandra Comstock
STAR ECO Station
10117 West Jefferson Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 842-8060
Fax: (310) 842-8060
ecostation@starinc.org

Geographical Focus:
State

Counties Served:
Northern California Service Area: Placer, Yolo, Yuba, Sutter, El Dorado, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Nevada and Solano
Southern California Service Area: San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, and Orange

Activities:
Education, Recycling, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Aquaculture, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Coastal Access, Coastal Processes, Cultural History, Endangered Species, Energy, Environmental Justice, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Kelp Forest, Sand Dune Habitats, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Rocky Intertidal, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Field Trips, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Display, Multimedia, Website

Speaker/Lecture Series:
STAR ECO Station naturalists are professional educators and can lecture and speak on a wide variety of environmental science topics.

Educational Resources:
TOURS – ECO Station naturalist-guided tours provide a hands-on learning experience with exotic wildlife. Visitors experience interactive lessons of ecology and environmentalism on a wild and unforgettable encounter with rescued tropical birds, exotic reptiles, and ocean life in a tropical jungle setting.

FIELD TRIPS – A field trip to the STAR ECO Station engages students and fulfills California State Science Standards. A two-hour guided tour includes exciting hands-on experiences with our exotic rescued wildlife. Age-appropriate lessons may also cover many other subjects including ecology, social studies, art, economics and the responsibilities of pet ownership. Students are equipped with the knowledge to help protect their environment and wildlife.

CAMPS- At ECO Station summer camps, children have the opportunity to become part of the STAR ECO Station’s World Famous Exotic Wildlife Rescue Team! Every day is an adventure with our tropical birds, and exotic reptiles, and every lesson brings a unique opportunity to explore important environmental issues.

ASSEMBLIES, CLASS VISITS & WEEKLY ENRICHMENT CLASSES – STAR ECO Station brings exotic rescued wildlife and exciting new curricula to your students through interactive and entertaining assemblies (41-300 students), classroom presentations (up to 40 students) and weekly enrichment classes (8-10 week sessions available). All programs are aligned to California State Science Standards.

SPECIAL EVENTS – Birthday parties, seminars, workshops, fundraisers, socials and more! Explore our Environmental Village, Party in the Galleria del Mundo! Or take over the entire STAR ECO Station for a private special occasion! STR ECO Station has several party packages to help make your special event unforgettable!

COMMUNITY EVENTS – STAR ECO Station hosts a variety of environmental & cultural community events throughout the year, including: Children’s Earth Day, DinoFaire, Creepy Crawly Creature Feature, Children’s World Ocean Day and more. Additionally we offer mobile walk-through exhibits on the Rainforest, IQ-GO! Science, Health and Fitness, Astronomy, and so much more! Our events raise community awareness of the most pressing environmental issues and provide families with a unique meeting place to celebrate their eco-enthusiasm!

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adults, Teachers, Non-formal educators, General public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 100

In-service Training:
Our volunteers are required to attend one two-hour orientation and are continually trained. Naturalists are trained in both the Rocklin and Culver City locations by highly qualified staff.

Volunteer Opportunities

Disabled Access:
STAR ECO Station follows all ADA requirements for access.