Building bridges of hope for wildlife and the natural world with education, research
and awareness.
Established in 2000, FGCU’s “Wings of Hope” environmental education program connects 450 university students with 5,000 elementary students each year through the life of the Florida black bear and endangered Florida panther. This nationally and state awarded program is housed in the Department of Integrated Studies and is an integral part of general education and service learning.
Check out our virtual programs to bring the Panther Posse & Bear Brigade into your classroom!
virtual programs and resources
I Spy Nature at Home
Engaging elementary students & families to observe the natural world in our own backyards!
I Spy BookletWINK TV report
Web Scavenger Hunt
Participate with your whole family hunting to find information on the Florida panthers on various sites.
Website Booklet
Learn more about the Wings of Hope Program
Director "Mrs. Ricky" Pires Reed Hall (second floor)10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965
Email: rpires@fgcu.edu
Martin Foundation, Inc.
The Edward E. and Lillian H.
Bishop Foundation
Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, PA
Lee County Southwest Florida,
Conservation 20/20