Wildlife conservation advocacy resources are available for educators and families to get kids involved
WASHINGTON (Feb. 17, 2026)—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, launched a nationwide conservation education and advocacy project empowering kids to speak up for endangered and threatened wildlife like wolves and grizzly bears. Educators and families are invited to help spread the word ahead of World Wildlife Day on March 3, 2026.
The initiative encourages children of all ages to write letters or create drawings in support of wild animals protected under the Endangered Species Act, one of the most successful wildlife protection laws in history. Since its passage, the ESA has helped save 99% of the species it protects from extinction. Yet many species still need help, and some existing protections are now under threat.
The project is designed to be classroom-friendly and accessible for families, homeschoolers, after-school programs and youth groups. Students are encouraged to learn about endangered and threatened species, such as wolves and grizzly bears, then express why protecting wildlife matters to them through writing or art. There is also guidance on how kids can share their letters or artwork with government leaders, empowering them to use their voices to protect wildlife and maintain strong conservation laws. The project webpage provides writing prompts, sample letters and downloadable coloring sheets to help students get started.
Educators and youth leaders interested in incorporating this advocacy project into lesson plans, environmental units or service-learning activities can find free resources and participation details at humaneaction.org/kids-can-speak-wild-animals.
Media Contact:
- Rodi Rosensweig; rrosensweig@humaneworld.org, 202-809-8711
- Liz Bartolomeo; ebartolomeo@humaneaction.org, 240-472-0475
