Archive: Humane Education
A Warbler’s Journey
A Warbler’s Journey, written by Pennsylvania naturalist Scott Weidensaul and illustrated by Nancy Lane, is a beautiful and informative book....
Students: Raise Your Voice for Animals!
The annual “A Voice for Animals” contest is open now through May 21. As in past years, AWI has partnered...
Avian Advocates Occupy Top Perches in Voice for Animals Contest
Since 2010, AWI has partnered with the Humane Education Network for the student contest “A Voice for Animals.” Each year,...
Apply for an AWI Scholarship: Tell What Inspired Your Desire to Help Animals
AWI launched its scholarship program in December 2019. To date, we have provided 50 scholarships totaling $114,000. Available to graduating...
AWI Donates Children’s Books to Teach Humane Education in Puerto Rico
Beneath “a sliver of moon, no wider than a cat’s whisker,” Kamie the cat navigates frightening city streets, back alleys,...
Dissection Alternative Plans Now Available
AWI recently added several dissection alternative lessons to the collection of free educational materials available on our website, as well...
AWI Wins Educator’s Choice Award
At the annual Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE) Educator’s Choice Awards in April, AWI took home the top prize in the...
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Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act Reintroduced to Protect Wildlife and Pets on Public Lands
In Program: Companion Animals, Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act, reintroduced today in the US House of Representatives by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)....
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