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WESTERN YAVAPAI CONSERVATION

AZ · EIN 860801300 · $62K rev · operational · infrastructure · www.wycecaz.com
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Western Yavapai Conservation Education Center (WYCEC) provides agricultural and conservation education programs to K-12 students in Yavapai County, Arizona. The organization partners with Ag in the Classroom to deliver free, curriculum-aligned classroom presentations on topics such as cattle ranching, pollinators, and food origins. It also supports youth development through 4H and collaborates with local Natural Resources Conservation Districts.

activities · 6

what they do

direct service · 6
  • Deliver agricultural literacy presentations to K-12 students School-Based Garden & Hydroponics Education
    Provides free, curriculum-based classroom presentations tailored to different grade levels (K-2, 3-4, high school) through the Ag in the Classroom program, with seasonal topics including the life cycle of a pumpkin, food origins, dairy cattle, pollinators, and spring planting.
  • Delivers age-specific agricultural education presentations to K-12 students School-Based Garden & Hydroponics Education
    Provides free 30-minute classroom presentations tailored to grades K-2, 3-4, and high school levels using the Ag in the Classroom curriculum, with seasonal topics aligned to academic cycles.
  • Delivers agricultural literacy presentations to K-12 students School-Based Garden & Hydroponics Education
    Provides free, curriculum-based classroom presentations on topics including the life cycle of a pumpkin, food origins, cattle ranching, dairy cattle, pollinators, and spring planting. Presentations are tailored to grade levels K-2, 3-4, and high school and are offered throughout the academic year from October to May.
  • Distribute free books to classroom libraries Book Distribution & Reading Space Development
    Provides free books for classroom libraries to the first 500 teachers who sign up for agricultural literacy presentations, supporting educational resources in schools.
  • Distributes free books to support classroom libraries Book Distribution & Reading Space Development
    Provides free books to the first 500 teachers who sign up for educational presentations, enhancing classroom resources for agricultural literacy.
  • Distributes free books to support classroom libraries Book Distribution & Reading Space Development
    Provides free books for classroom libraries to the first 500 teachers who sign up for agricultural literacy presentations, enhancing educational resources for K-12 educators in the region.
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named programs · 3

what they call their work

4H Youth Development
Youth program focused on agriculture education, leadership, and hands-on learning in livestock and conservation, including participation in stock shows and award-winning animal projects.
Ag in the Classroom Presentations
Free 30-minute educational presentations for K-4 and high school students covering agriculture and conservation topics such as pumpkin life cycles, cattle ranching, pollinators, and spring planting.
Livestock Extension Support
Data-driven educational support for livestock producers, including workshops, on-site ranch visits, and resources on vaccines, forage testing, and industry challenges.
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Ag in the Classroom Partner — Utilizes Ag in the Classroom curriculum for its educational presentations.
  • Chino Winds NRCD Partner — Coordinated meeting scheduling with Western Yavapai Education Center following Chino Winds NRCD meeting
  • The University of Arizona Government — Cooperative Extension is a part of The University of Arizona as a Land Grant University.
  • Triangle NRCD Partner — Joint meeting logistics and coordination with Western Yavapai Education Center