Families For The Rainforest

Families For The Rainforest Families for the Rainforest is a local 501(C) (3) non-profit organization serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area of Texas, U.S.A.

Organizational Overview... who we are and what we do.

“Families for the Rainforest” was founded in 1997 as an all-volunteer, 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation of the worlds tropical rainforest environments. Our primary function promotes awareness and appreciation of these unique habitats through the development and administration of classroom-friendly educational

programs for children in grades K – 12, including youth organizations. We provide similar programs for young adults and the general public to a lesser extent. The ultimate goal for this organization is to establish a network of research and educational centers around the world that will allow host-country students and American students to participate in joint ventures throughout the tropical rainforest regions. By providing advanced educational and real life experiences that focus on good stewardship and collaboration with the environment and with other cultures, these students become explorers and pioneers in the real sense, much as Astronauts did during the 1960s. A program that provides students and teachers with opportunities they will not experience in the classroom through the traditional curriculum, yet prepares them for the bigger stakes that lie ahead in an ever-changing and ever-challenging world. Our vision holds steadfast in the belief that humanity will embrace a whole new relationship with the rainforest environment as current perceptions and actions are challenged for the good of all. Transformation will occur if we are ready to adopt new attitudes and face new challenges as opportunities. We must promote collaboration with other communities, and parallel organizations, the scientific community, state and world governments including the United Nations. These entities would be responsible and held accountable for legislation and agreements that protect these valuable and sustainable resources, for everyone and everything living. Success will be measured as world perceptions and intolerance cause the reversal of destructive trends and practices that deny millions of Indigenous forest people the right to remain in their homelands. No longer will these unique people be forced to live in shanty towns and urban ghettos were they loose their identity and their way of life. By contrast, Indigenous people are revered and respected for their profound knowledge of the forest environment, as they continue to reveal new discoveries that benefit all of humanity and the planet as a whole. What will be our legacy 25 to 50 years from now as a result of community action today?

“Families for the Rainforest” focuses on the cause… not simply the cure! What role will you play?... Are you up to the challenge?... Won’t you join us now?

Green money matters more than a Green Earth to the GREEDY!
06/19/2016

Green money matters more than a Green Earth to the GREEDY!

Survival helps tribal peoples defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

04/22/2015
A very productive event at City of Plano "Live Green Expo" We enjoy being an Exhibitor at this diverse and well attende...
04/18/2015

A very productive event at City of Plano "Live Green Expo" We enjoy being an Exhibitor at this diverse and well attended program.

While we were not an exhibitor at this great event, Clive Bulmer and Mark Yoder spent several hours reviewing this venue...
04/17/2015

While we were not an exhibitor at this great event, Clive Bulmer and Mark Yoder spent several hours reviewing this venue at the famous "Fair Park" in Dallas. We plan to attend a future "Earth-Day Dallas" as an exhibitor, just as we have done for many previous years... at other locations in the Dallas area!

Preparing a "Rainforest Adventurer" Teacher's Kit for a teacher in Florida
04/16/2015

Preparing a "Rainforest Adventurer" Teacher's Kit for a teacher in Florida

04/15/2015
Earth-Fest Dallas in the pouring rain!
04/15/2015

Earth-Fest Dallas in the pouring rain!

04/15/2015
Our Conservation Officer, Mark Yoder, provides another stimulating presentation about life in the Indonesian rainforests...
04/15/2015

Our Conservation Officer, Mark Yoder, provides another stimulating presentation about life in the Indonesian rainforests to students at the Y.M.C.A . in the White Rock area of Dallas, June 27, 2012

Our Conservation Officer, Mark Yoder, provides a stimulating presentation about life in the Indonesian rainforests, to t...
04/15/2015

Our Conservation Officer, Mark Yoder, provides a stimulating presentation about life in the Indonesian rainforests, to this "lively audience" at the Y.M.C.A . in downtown Dallas, June 25, 2012

"Earth-Day Dallas" held at "Main Street Garden"
04/14/2015

"Earth-Day Dallas" held at "Main Street Garden"

Year-end celbrations for some of our team, families and friends at the "Clay Pit" restaurant in Addison
04/10/2015

Year-end celbrations for some of our team, families and friends at the "Clay Pit" restaurant in Addison

Address

15902 Midway Road
Carrollton, TX
75001

Telephone

+19723859139

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