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Dr. Mike Cranfield, (MGVP's director),
Dr. Lucy Spelman, (MGVP's Regional Manager), and the entire staff
of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project offers greatly appreciated
assistance to AoC.
 Each of our 150 students planted a seedling in groves around their schools. Photo by Molly Feltner.
 Standing room only at our Parents As Partners Open Houses. Photo by Molly Feltner.
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OUR PROJECT
History
2007
In 2007, Julie Ghrist launches Art of Conservation (AoC): Creating a Healthful Connection between People and Mountain Gorillas, in partnership with the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, Inc., (MGVP, Inc.) in the Northern Province of Rwanda, Africa.
2008
After a very busy and formative first year of operation, the project files for 501(c)3 status in the United States, submits for International Non-Governmental Organization certification from the Republic of Rwanda and by late 2008 begins conducting its operations as an independent organization.
After discussions with community members, district leaders, and Rwanda's
park and tourism service, all are in agreement we can focus the
project towards children.
2009
The Art of Conservation project proceeds under a modified mission and adjusted name, Art of Conservation: Conservation Learning Through the Arts. Rwanda's Ministry of Education welcomes AoC's project as a more integrated partner in education and classes are held during the regular school day.
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 Students exam the papier mache T. rex during our evolution lessons. Photo by
Molly Feltner.
Geography lessons with students. Photo by Molly Feltner.
Eric and Valerie prepare our students for their performance at Kwita Izina's community party. Photo by Molly Feltner.
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