The Gila Conservation Education Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Most of GCEC's programs are funded by small grants and run by volunteers. GCEC needs help in the following areas:

  • Trunks Program.  Requests by teachers for educational trunk presentations are many.  At least 30 volunteers are needed each school year to meet teacher demand.  Become a volunteer presenter or curriculum developer.
  • Outdoor education events.  Conduct a presentation in your field of expertise or help with organization and set up.
  • Silva Creek Botanical Gardens.  Workdays are scheduled throughout the year developing a community demonstration garden on Virginia Street in Silver City.  Become a volunteer gardener and habitat rehabilitator.
  • AmeriCorps.  GCEC is an AmeriCorps member site, employing AmeriCorps members through The Wellness Coalition of Silver City.  Find out more at wellnesscoalition.org.
  • Bike Works.  Volunteer with youth bike rides and bike maintenance workshops.  Call (575) 534-9040 for information about this partner organization.
  • Monsoon Puppet Theatre.  Promote natural resource conservation with through art and giant parade puppets.  Call (575) 538-5463 for information about this partner organization.

Donations.  The Gila Conservation Education Center is accepting donations.  Contributions are tax deductible.  Please contact GCEC for more information.

 

 

Spike at Silva Creek Botanical Gardens.