PARTNER LINKS
The Explorers Club St. Louis has support from the following organizations:
AMERICAN RIVERS
americanrivers.org
American Rivers is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring rivers nationwide. Founded over 25 years ago in a dusty Denver office, today we have offices in Washington, DC and across the country.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
users.stlcc.edu/mfuller/aia
Archaeological Institute of America, St. Louis Society holds free monthly lectures that are open to the public. These lectures are given by professional Archaeologists who are experts in their fields and cover a wide range of topics from new excavation data to analysis of sculpture and painting.
BHUTAN FOUNDATION
https://bhutanfound.org/
The Bhutan Foundation serves the people of Bhutan in living and sharing the principle of Gross National Happiness.
COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE MISSOURI WING
https://cafmo.org/
The Missouri Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is comprised of dedicated volunteers maintaining and educating the public about WWII aviation. We currently have a B-25 Mitchell, TBM Avenger, and L-3 Aeronca. Visit us in St. Charles, MO!
Tours given every Thursday and Saturday.
6390 Grafton Ferry Road, Portage Des Siuox, MO 63373
Interested in Joining visit our National Website
www.commemorativeairforce.com
DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER
danforthcenter.org
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a not-for-profit research institute with a global vision to improve the human condition. Research at the Danforth Center will enhance the nutritional content of plants to improve human health, increase agricultural production to create a sustainable food supply, and provide the scientific ideas and technologies that will contribute to the economic growth of the St. Louis region and of the State of Missouri.
ENDANGERED WOLF CENTER
endangeredwolfcenter.org
The Endangered Wolf Center (formerly The Wild Canid and Research Center), was founded in 1971 by two Explorers Club members. Dr. Marlin Perkins and his wife Carol. Carol was the third Chairman of our Chapter, and Marlin was awarded the Sweeney Medal in the late 1970’s. As a result of their efforts and those of Center staff, USFWS, and other conservation partners, Mexican Gray and red Wolves are living again in the wild after near extinction.
INTERNATIONAL ANTI-POACHING FOUNDATIONS
iapf.org
Anti-poaching rangers form the first and last line of defence for nature. Without the right training, equipment, management and support they cannot defend the World’s natural heritage for future generations.
The IAPF fulfills this niche responsibility within its areas of operations, whilst working alongside credible partners who specialise in the other vital components of conserving protected area biodiversity. The requirement for inspiring urgent political action towards the safekeeping of the planet cannot be overstated.
This responsibility should transcend all levels of industry, business and society as we strive for a generation of people that give, not take. Increasing pressure on the world’s natural assets is simply not sustainable.
THE LEWIS & CLARK BOAT HOUSE AND MUSEUM
lewisandclarkboathouse.org
Tracing its roots to a storefront museum in St. Charles and an epic re-enactment of the pioneering journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum/Discovery Expedition of St. Charles offers education programs that highlight the historic and scientific milestones of the 1804-1806 expedition. From our historic site on the Missouri River, visitors can feel what Lewis and Clark felt on May 21, 1804 as their three boats turned upstream toward the unknown.
SAINT LOUIS ZOO
stlzoo.org
The St. Louis Zoo is a state-of-the-art biopark and home to more than 3,000 animals and features Jungle of the Apes and Big Cat Country. Additional attractions include the Emerson Electric Children’s Zoo, The Living World educational center, sea lion shows and bird house.
Jeffrey Bonner, President and CEO of the St. Louis Zoo, is an Explorers Club Member.
SAINT LOUIS ZOO WILDCARE INSTITUTE
stlzoo.org/conservation/wildcare-institute
Explorers Club members Dr. Jeffrey Bonner, Dana Brown President and CEO of The St. Louis Zoo, and Marguerite Perkins Garrick, St. Louis Chapter Chair both sit on the St. Louis Zoo’s Conservation Council which oversees The Wildcare Institute.
THE X PRIZE
xprize.org
The X PRIZE is a $10,000,000 prize to jumpstart the space tourism industry through competition between the most talented entrepreneurs and rocket experts in the world.
Peter Diamandis, the chairman of the Xprize, is an Explorers Club Member.
