Affordable Wildlife Posters for School

[trb]

Hey all,

I teach 5th Grade in Colorado, and I am searching for affordable posters for my classroom that feature native wildlife. Anyone got any hot tips on the cheapest way to either print large images or purchase affordable posters featuring Rocky Mt ecosystems or wildlife? I'm just trying to set up a more engaging and interesting classroom that exposes kids to the wildlife diversity our region has to offer. Most of what I have seen online have been about $20-30 for a medium sized image or poster, which adds up quickly. I have been keeping an eye on my local thrift stores as well. Any ideas are appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

 

[MNElkNut]

Yes, go to your local sportsmens club or any chapter of a national conservation organization and ask for their help in decorating your class room with either posters or real mounts, furs, etc. I cannot imagine a club turning you down!

 

[Ben Lamb]

Contact the Colorado Dept of Wildlife and see what educational materials they have. Most state agencies should have programs to work with educators on stuff like this.

 

[Gellar]

Do what Ben said. I would call your local warden and ask him/her. They probably won’t have the posters you are looking for but they will know exactly who to call and not get passed through channels trying to find someone that does. Forest service, fish and wildlife service and state fish and game will all have education employees that will be able to help.

 

[jeremys4]

I’m more than willing to send you my old racks calendars should keep the you boy’s attention.

 

[Gellar]

I’m not sure if this is what your looking for, but it’s free: https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/TR-Biodiversity.aspx

 

[Gellar]

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. CPW issues hunting and fishing...

cpw.state.co.us

 

[Hunting Wife]

When I worked for Colorado DOW (at the time) they had great fish posters with illustrations by Joseph Tomelleri. They were free. Not sure if they still have those but man, the art work.

Lots of educational type posters usually available. One of the public information officers or public education staff- here’s some contact info for the regional education coordinators to start.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. CPW issues hunting and fishing...

cpw.state.co.us

 

[hank4elk]

Many years ago I picked up several educational posters at the Fish & Wildlife office in BC,Canada. The best I have seen outside the Smithsonian. I just asked for copies.
Did the same at the Smithsonian. Those cost me.
I had them framed.
One of my nieces says she still has them and uses them in her classes.

 

[trb]

Dang, THANK YOU ALL!!! I don't know why I didn't think of the CPW educational office...I will be calling them and the other local agency offices this week. I appreciate you all!

@jeremys4 our Human Growth and Development unit is in January, I will introduce the rack calendars around then...in the interest of thematic curriculum alignment.

 

[rwc101]

Maybe a little small, Wyoming Wildlife magazine sends me a calendar every year. Could cut the pictures out if Colorado does something similar.

 

[F250]

US F&W folks can help you out also. You could give the closest Federal Refuge a call.

 

[trb]

CPW's educational kit is in the mail on its way to me now...thanks again all! I will also reach out to the other federal agencies in the area.