The Jarrett Meeker Foundation - Educational Programs




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Educational Programs
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Outreach Assembly Programs
JMF sponsors outreach assembly programs where Zoo animals and their trainers visit local schools of children with special needs and disabilities, and homeless and abused children. The interactive wildlife assemblies feature up-close animal encounters and kid-friendly tips to help protect the animals’ natural habitats.

Upper Division University Scholarship
This scholarship gives financial support to upper-division undergraduate students majoring in the College of Sciences at a university in San Diego County. Students must plan to pursue a career that reflects dedication to wildlife and environmental conservation. An annual award of $5000 is given to a student or students chosen by JMF. Initial funding of the scholarship was provided through the generosity of William T. and Norma M.Verbeck.

Watershed Stewards Program
JMF, in conjunction with the San Diego Zoo, Escondido YMCA and ECOLIFE Foundation, sponsors two after-school programs and a field experience at the San Elijo Lagoon for children at five Escondido school sites.