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Nature Videography to the Rescue of Science Education in a Drought

Nature Videography to the Rescue of Science Education in a Drought. Martin Hagne Executive Director Valley Nature Center Weslaco, TX. A program started from an idea… thought of at the same time by two separate individuals… with slightly different slants… and an e-mail later, here we are!

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Nature Videography to the Rescue of Science Education in a Drought

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  1. Nature Videography to the Rescue of Science Education in a Drought Martin Hagne Executive Director Valley Nature Center Weslaco, TX

  2. A program started from an idea… thought of at the same time by two separate individuals… with slightly different slants… and an e-mail later, here we are! • Education needs – Valley Nature Center • Documentary needs – Valley Nature Films

  3. …not only have the DVD’s become wildly successful education tools and a documentary series… but also… • Funding source • PR tool

  4. Let’s take a look..

  5. What • Educational tool – 1. Schools – free copies 2. VNC 3. TV 4. Other places – chambers, programs, • Documentary – PBS • PR tool • Funding source

  6. Who • Valley Nature Center – and our reason…

  7. Who • Valley Nature Films, LLC – Richard Moore - and his reason

  8. Who • Our Funders - Foundations & Individuals (later) • In-Kind Donors - KGBT Ch 4 (NBC), KRGV Ch 5 (ABC), University of Texas - Brownsville, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Institute, L&F Distributors, Harlingen Performing Arts Theatre, KEDT-PBS, • Many other sponsors… • Folks that help – Carter Smith, Pete Moore, Patty Alexander, and many more… • Documentary participants - ranch owners, cowboys, biologist, educators, and more…

  9. Titles • A Year In The South Texas Wildlands • Secrets Of The Chaparral • Magic Valley • Historic Ranches Of South Texas • The Birds of South Texas - in the works • The Endangered Ocelot - in the works • Fishing The Laguna Madre - planned

  10. Budget • Who pays for it - 100% Grants & Donations!! Funders: • The Meadows Foundation • The Trull Foundation • The Ed Rachel Foundation • The Texas Education Agency • The Robert J Kleberg & Helen C Kleberg Foundation • The Lee & Ramon Bass Foundation • The Rio Grande Valley Film Commission • Private Anonymous Donors • How much – kinda scary, but… - $50,000 to $100,000 - VNC gets to keep about $10,000 - $15,000 plus all sales…

  11. PR • With schools • With officials • With donors • With community • With other centers • And of course… THE GRAND PREMIER!!

  12. Let’s watch… … a few clips from Wildlands, Chaparral, and Ranches!

  13. February 2012 Thank You!!

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