Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch


Field station name: Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch

URL: http://researchranch.audubon.org/landing/about-us/appleton-whittell-research-ranch-awrr

Year founded: 1968

Mission statement: To be a living laboratory to determine and demonstrate methods to safeguard and rehabilitate southwestern grasslands, and to assist policy makers and other citizens in the care and protection of our native ecosystems, natural resources, and quality of life.

Annual visitors: 400

Land: 8000 acres (3237 hectares)

Location:

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Outreach Goals

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    Build community

    Disseminate place-based knowledge and/or skills

    Encourage conservation or environmental stewardship

    Inspire curiosity

    Make field station resources available to the public

    Promote STEM careers

    Raise awareness of the field station's work

    Raise money

    Reach a particular audience

    Teach about the environment generally

    Teach researchers how to communicate with the public

Outreach Programs