Education is at its best when it nurtures kindness.
Photograph by Steve Shpall
Animals Go to School Too
Students, teachers, and clubs are invited to sign up for classroom and after-school programs that introduce animal welfare themes. Kids love these topics. Avail your class of Animals Galore, Club Creature, Pet Painters, Mow Wow Animals, Kids and Kitties Too, or “create your own” internships. Contact us at info@projecthumanekind.org.
Announcing Equine Stewardship Program
We are offering Equine Stewardship Program (ESP), a community service opportunity at Portola Pastures for high school students. Small groups of from four to six students will meet twice monthly on a weekend for two months to learn all about horses. The sessions will be guided but will also flow according to the students’ interests and inquiries. We will cover equine management, healthcare, grooming, behavior, and so much more. Much of what we learn will be compared and contrasted to these aspects of other species, such as dogs, cats, and humans. Volunteer hours will be awarded upon completion. Please email Jennifer Ott at jottcameron@yahoo.com for more information or to sign up for the program.
Photograph by Carole Hyde
Photographs by Natalie Wollman (Montalvo staff)
Campers Meet Kittens!
100 summer campers at Montalvo Art Center in Saratoga took breaks from fort building, kitchen crafts, and art to meet three tireless, very cute kittens from Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA). The campers learned about animal shelters and what shelters and rescue volunteers do in the community. They lined up for a personal introduction to the kittens who responded with happy purrs and meows. The students in the art camp spent the following week creating portraits of the kittens and other animals; their gallery is featured here. Project HumaneKind partners with Montalvo and SVACA to promote a compassionate understanding of animals and thanks these organizations for their generous and enthusiastic participation. Our thanks to Cynthia Taylor, Shannon Stearns, Francesca Fioresi, and Vandana Pawar.
You’re Invited To Make a Difference!
Project HumaneKind is seeking passionate people to join our mission. We welcome teachers interested in humane education, caring assistants with pets for classroom visits, and community members eager to serve on our board. If you’re ready to inspire compassion and kindness, reach out to Carole Hyde at carole@projecthumanekind.org.
