Mar 15

Giving Back: Spotlight on Wildlife Conservation Society

Sakroots is proud to help support Wildlife Conservation Society. Learn more about the charity and their work on our blog, and how to give back!

Giving Back: Spotlight on Wildlife Conservation Society
Sakroots collaborates with several charitable organizations that share our belief of peace and harmony among all things. Each of our artist prints is associated with a specific charity, and if you choose to donate to one of our partner charities at checkout, Sakroots will match your donation. This month, we highlight the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which is tied to our newest safari-themed print, Wild Life. Keep reading to learn more about WCS.

Wildlife Conservation Society

As our human footprint continues to grow, our choices (such as where we live, what we eat, and how we shop) deeply impact our planet and all living things. Animal populations are declining at alarming rates due to human activities, and poaching and trafficking further threaten wildlife. WCS envisions a world where wildlife thrives in healthy lands and seas, valued by societies that embrace and benefit from the diversity and integrity of life on earth. For over 120 years, WCS has been committed to saving wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature.

WCS partners with communities and governments to protect priority species and habitats in nearly 60 countries and all of the world's oceans. In the field, WCS develops science-based solutions to address wildlife crime and climate change, manage protected areas and fisheries, and continue other important work to protect the planet's biodiversity. In New York, WCS has provided immersive learning experiences for more than 400 million people at its five zoological parks, including the legendary Bronx Zoo. The ability to see wildlife firsthand helps inspire people to care about nature and support conservation programs around the world. 

Support

There are several ways you can help WCS conservationists ensure a future for wildlife around the world. To make a donation online, visit WCS.org/Support. To learn about other opportunities to take action, visit WCS.org/Get-Involved. To donate to WCS while shopping on sakroots.com, simply click 'Shipping, Gift and Donation Options' at checkout, choose WCS among the list of charities, and select your donation amount from the drop-down menu. Sakroots will match your contribution!

Run for the Wild

Sakroots is proud to sponsor the Wildlife Conservation Society's Run for the Wild event this spring! The annual WCS event is a 5K and family fun run/walk, taking place on April 29, 2017, at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. Donations help to protect animals and their habitats worldwide. You can register to participate, support a runner, and view event info at WCSRunForTheWild.org. We hope to see you there!