|
|
|
|
Society for Marine Mammalogy
SMM was created as a source of marine
mammal information related to the conservation and management of
marine mammal resources. SMM gathers and disseminates science
information through publications and meetings.
DARLING CETACEANS' President, Joel
Darling, maintains a life membership. Unfortunately, DARLING
CETACEANS was unable to attend the conference in South Carolina
in 2003 due to a shortage of funds and were not be able to attend
the one in Cape Town in December of 2007 for the
same reason. In 2005, Joel and Jennifer took a break from the
'Walruses & Whales on Wheels' trip to attend the conference in San
Diego. It proved to be an invaluable experience that allowed D.C. to make connections to scientists world-wide
and learn about the latest research first-hand. It is our dream to
have 4 reps attend the one in Quebec, December 2009.
|
Volunteer Muskegon
Volunteer Muskegon is an organization
that coordinates, screens, and connects youth & adult citizens with
volunteer opportunities in Muskegon. Their Retired Senior Volunteer
Program (R.S.V.P.) has special benefits for senior age persons who
wish to serve their community. D.C. uses this organization to
recruit help for some of our projects and takes advantage of any
training they offer on how to better equip and show appreciation of
all our volunteers. D.C. also participates in and offers council for
events that Volunteer Muskegon hosts that are eco-conscious, such as
The Human Race.
|
Texas
Marine Mammal Stranding Network
TMMSN is a state-wide,
volunteer based, stranding response organization. It is the
only organization responsible for rescue and rehabilitation
of marine mammals in Texas. The organization is divided into
regions along the 1,000 mile coast to facilitate quick
response of animal rescues. Rehabilitation is conducted in
either Brownsville, Port Aransas or Galveston.
Joel & Jennifer Darling have
been active members since 1996, working with bottlenose
dolphins, melonheaded whales, and a spinner
dolphin. They maintain a life membership, as well as
volunteer whenever they are able, and sell the book
'Stranded, Stormy's Adventure,' that's proceeds go directly
to TMMSN.
DARLING CETACEANS also conducts
an education program entitled "Stormy Reading Program." This
program not only promotes reading, but educates children
about the work of stranding networks with special emphasis
about the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, who is
responsible for the rehabilitation of the dolphin dubbed
Stormy. Children across Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas & Ohio
have learned about TMMSN and have read 'Stranded, Stormy's
Adventure' thanks to the efforts of DARLING CETACEANS.
|
|
.jpg)
 |
Earth
Day Task Force
Created to
highlight awareness about crucial environmental issues, the
Earth Day Task Force combines some of the greatest minds
from Tri-Cities organizations to implement a special day of
events for the community. Non-profits, for profits and
anyone applying green concepts is invited to participate
during the festivities. The once-per-year affair takes a lot
of planning, but results in much fun through a Green Parade,
Earth Rock, games, info booths and more. The Task Force has
done the hard work for years. DARLING CETACEANS is delighted
to join the Force and help expand the reach to Muskegon.
|
Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce exists
to facilitate business-to-business connections, as well as
help businesses in the area learn the "how to" of a variety
of topics, so members will be successful in their endeavors.
DARLING CETACEANS
became a member of this organization last year an hopes to take full
advantage of the benefits it has to offer. In February, we
participated in the Outhouse 500, organized by the
Coopersville Chamber & won the Chamber's Choice Award.
|
|
Muskegon Community College Nature Club
MCC's Nature Club (formerly
Biology Club) was created to "promote and increase
biological and ecological awareness and education within the
club and local community through discussions, field trips,
community service, seminars, and activism concerning
local issues."
In January, 2010 DARLING
CETACEANS became partners with the club to help foster
relationships between students and community organizations
and help the students work on service projects that have a
real impact. One of the topics the students will be
working on is the invasion of Asian Carp to the Great Lakes.
|
|
Informal Science Educators Association
ISEA is a partnership of formal (school
teachers) and informal (zoos, museums, etc) educators in Texas that
work to improve science education. We recognize the important role
of informal science institutions to provide science and math
curriculum outside the classroom.
Besides meeting annually with educators
from across Texas, DARLING CETACEANS meets regularly with local ISEA
members; including the Boys & Girls Club- San Antonio, Cibolo Nature
Center, City of San Antonio- Parks & Recreation, Environmental
Literacy Project, Keep San Antonio Beautiful, San Antonio Water Systems, San
Antonio Zoo, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Texas Wildlife Association.
|
Keep Boerne Beautiful
KBB is an environmental education
source for the Kendall County Community. Hosting clean-ups,
promoting recycling, sharing resources and identifying potential
beautification projects are a few of the areas the young group works
on.
DARLING CETACEANS had a
representative on the KBB Board since about 6 months after its
creation until transferring to Michigan and helped the organization become a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
