Immerse yourself to connect deeper
FieldScape
Immersive zoo-based learning modules with field labs, urban farms, and veterinary science days.
Description A set of learning modules that take place in real zoo environments with zoo field labs, urban farm classrooms, or veterinary science days. Mission focus FieldScape reinforces our mission by creating accessible, interactive experiences that bring history to life and invite everyone to explore, learn, and connect by immersing learners in real animal care settings that turn living collections into interactive classrooms. Similarities Behind the scenes zoo programs and petting zoos Differentiators They separate themselves by turning working zoo spaces into structured learning labs, so participants don’t just meet animals. They practice real observation, care, and science routines that show how everyday work in the zoo connects to animal welfare, research, and conservation.
Follow the Species
Smithsonian–AllTrails hikes turning local trails into interactive routes of ecological discovery and storytelling.
Description Smithsonian and AllTrails turn everyday hikes into live discovery routes. On marked trails, hikers scan signs and nearby species in the AllTrails app to ID plants and animals, unlock stories from Smithsonian collections, and see how each organism fits into wider ecosystems and conservation. Mission focus Smithsonian and AllTrails partnering to turn trails into live discovery routes reinforces our mission of creating accessible, interactive experiences that bring history to life and invite everyone to explore, learn, and connect by turning everyday hikes into interactive discovery routes that connect local species to Smithsonian research and bigger ecosystem stories. Similarities iNaturalist / Seek and eBird. Differentiators We differentiate by being trail-first and story-driven, not just an ID or data app. Competitors focus on identifying and recording what you see, but this partnership builds curated routes where each step can unlock connected stories, research insights, and collection links that tie local sightings to bigger ecosystems and conservation efforts.
Roots in Action
Volunteer program teaching sustainable forestry, biodiversity, and tree planting through hands-on action.
Description Roots in Action is a volunteer initiative where people learn about sustainable logging, biodiversity, and tree planting. While taking hands-on action to support healthier forests and communities. Mission focus Roots in Action reinforces our mission by creating accessible, interactive experiences that bring history to life and invite everyone to explore, learn, and connect by turning environmental stewardship into hands-on learning that connects people with the living history and future of forests. Similarities Community tree-planting days, biodiversity monitoring programs, and National Forest Foundation. Differentiators Roots in Action stands out by pairing hands-on work with simple, clear learning, treating sustainable logging as a nuanced topic, focusing on young adults while staying open to all, connecting forests to everyday life (climate, jobs, culture, wellbeing), and offering an ongoing journey rather than a one-off volunteer day.