SWREC offers wildlife-based, region- specific programs for students of all ages. Professionals and community volunteers collaborate to share their expertise on topics.

To promote the increase and diffusion of knowledge.

Snakeroot Ecotours is founded on the premise articulated by Rachel Carson: "The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders of the universe, the less taste we have for destruction."

Saving Our Avian Resources, SOAR is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1999 dedicated to saving our avian resources through raptor rehabilitation, education, and research. SOAR maintains all necessary US Fish & Wildlife Service and Iowa DNR permits to provide the rehabilitation and education. Our Goals: Establish a regional raptor rehabilitation facility to serve western Iowa. Use personal connections with individual, wild animals to bring attention to important natural resource conservation projects and issues. Conserve habitat, conduct needed research, and provide educational opportunities.