Social
Out-reaching to other schools and local organizations
At Wildlife Neighbors, we believe that fostering a sense of community is essential for our urban rewilding efforts. Through interactive events and data-sharing networks, we aim to bring students and urban citizens together to celebrate the vibrant wildlife in our midst.
Engaging Students
Hosting a Wildlife Scavenger Hunt, where participants explore our school campus to discover and learn about the local wildlife species.
Organizing regular meetings with collaborating schools to analyze camera trap data and discuss our research findings.
Sharing infrared camera footage during whole-school presentations to raise awareness and knowledge of indigenous animals.
Engaging students from grade 9 and up to actively participate in installing and managing the camera traps on our campus.
FAQs
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We collaborate with other international schools in Beijing, including Dehong International Chinese School, Western Academy Beijing, and Daystar Academy, to build a long-term infrared camera monitoring network and conduct joint research on urban ecosystems
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We are actively expanding our network by engaging with universities, such as Tsinghua University, to leverage their expertise and resources in urban ecology research
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We partner with the Keystone Gardening Committee to propose and implement vegetation restoration projects on our school campus, serving as a model for other urban green spaces. Moreover, we cooperate with Jiangshanfu neighborhood committee to help rewild areas in their neighborhood.