| What
is The Wildlife Clubs of Ghana (WCG)
The Wildlife Clubs of Ghana is the junior wing of the
Ghana Wildlife Society.
The Clubs consist of groups of young people interested
in animals and plants as well as the environment. The
WCG started with just two clubs in 1987 but by 1995
had over 300 clubs in schools and communities throughout
the country.
What they do!
• Environmental trips - these
comprise educational and entertaining trips to conservation
areas of interest.
• Vacation camps - offer the members opportunities
to meet other clubs and to learn more about nature and
the environment.
• Study visits to Zoos, Museums and Reserves.
• Wildlife exhibitions, displays and films/slide
shows.
• Lectures on environmental subjects.
• Correspondence with other clubs, debates and
competitions.
Special Projects
Specific long-term projects to sustain
the interest of club members and to contribute to nature
conservation. These include woodlots, tree nurseries,
wildlife farms, etc.
Many clubs have their own drama and
cultural groups to spread the conservation message.
Benefits
When you become
a member of the WCG, you get:
‘• Nko’-the
wildlife clubs’ magazine issued free to clubs.
• A free membership
card.
• Opportunities
to join holiday camps and to take part in local and
international competitions and other
group activities on the environment.
• Free entry into
wildlife conservation areas.
• Opportunities
to interact with other young conservationists.
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here to join now!!
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