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DocuSign Envelope ID:A6B9A80E-25C6-439A-A77D-6C8B04CDDFE2 XHIBIT A <br /> PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br /> 2. AGENCY INFORMATION (Be Very Brief and Concise) <br /> Please provide the following information about your agency (2 pages OR LESS): <br /> a) Years in Operation, Date of Incorporation (Month/Year): 14 yrs, 12/2002 <br /> b) Agency's Purpose/Mission (no more than a few sentences): <br /> Inspiring people to develop a positive lifelong connection with the natural world & <br /> encouraging active engagement in conservation. We accomplish this mission through a <br /> community oriented approach to nature education, leadership development and <br /> conservation science. <br /> c) Types of Services the Agency Provides (bullet format): <br /> • Outdoor education Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer week-long and day- <br /> camps <br /> • Outdoor afterschool programs at elementary schools, and at our Durham <br /> location <br /> • Counselor-in-Training and Outdoor Leadership program for teens <br /> • Homeschool programs, ages 5-17 <br /> • Community programs using science experts to gather data on species <br /> diversity in the Piedmont. <br /> • Community partnerships offering nature education, earthskills and community <br /> building. <br /> • Internships in administration, education and conservation <br /> • Family nature programs including camping and camping skills learning <br /> • Field trips and at-school programs from elementary to college age <br /> • Scholarships to help underserved attend programs <br /> • Restore and enhance wildlife habitat in local area, community backyards and <br /> schoolyards <br /> • Connect citizens to wildlife needs and conservation projects <br /> • Volunteer opportunities in education, administration, grounds maintenance, <br /> programming, marketing, development, animal care, conservation, and citizen <br /> science projects <br /> • Volunteer run wildlife hotline referring citizens with wildlife issues to the <br /> appropriate source of care, humane removal, or advice <br /> • Participate in statewide box turtle project collaborating with other scientists and <br /> institutions to study populations and habits. Partner with organizations to <br /> improve citizen data collection process. <br /> • Offer environmental leadership awards to youth, adults, and businesses who <br /> are nominated by those in the community for excellent leadership and <br /> involvement in conservation, education, environmental best practices <br /> • Collaborate with other area non-profits through membership in Triangle Third <br /> Sector Alliance and by other means. <br /> 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM I:' 6 •r 29 <br />