School & Youth Programs

Newport County third grade classrooms are invited to take part in an eight lesson program. Weekly lessons cover Basic Pet Care, The History of Dog & Cat Domestication, Choosing an Appropriate Pet, Animal Control, Spaying and Neutering, Coping with the Loss of a Pet, Safety around Animals and Native Wildlife. This program is offered free of charge

Newport County Seventh Grade classrooms are invited to take part in a five lesson program. Lessons cover Animals used for Entertainment, Animals used for Sport, Endangered Species, Pet Overpopulation and Protecting the Web; Making Informed Choices. This program is offered free of charge.

Humane Education presentations on Responsible Pet Care and Dog Bite Prevention are available to schools, pre-schools and youth groups based on staff availability Other special presentations include a unit on Sea Turtles and a lesson on Coyotes.

During construction of our new facility, we have suspended tours for School Groups and Youth Organizations. Upon completetion of our new animal care and education center, we eagerly look forward to reinstating tours.  The Potter League is building a "Green" building and future tours will incorporate environmental education by showcasing the "green" features of the new facility.

Potter Staff is happy to work with scouting groups at off site locations for badge requirements.

For more information contact Lynne Mallonee, Director of Humane Education at lynnem@potterleague.org or call 401 846-0592