Shop with a Conservation Agent” This is an inaugural event for Missouri started 2019. Missouri Department of Conservation County Agents, Chiefs, Captains from all over the state travel to Wild Souls Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation to then shop with 12 selected children that have experienced hardship with an interest in conservation that have been identified by their schools, counselors, and community.

The children are selected from 3 counties: Cass, Jackson, Lafayette. It’s truly an amazing heartfelt event that Wild Souls sponsors and aligns with MDC.
Listed below is Information and I have attached pictures from last year's event. It is a great time to recognize MDC Agents hard work, the children’s future conservation efforts, open mentorship's by aligning them with their own Agent for the day to shop, along with Wild Souls and how we work closely with MDC supporting their efforts. We hope our example of collaborative conservation work instills others to engage with their conservation agents and organizations.

The event will match Conservation County Agents from across the State of Missouri with local area children that have experienced hardship with an interest in Conservation. The children will enjoy a breakfast , shopping at the Oak Grove, Walmart with the Conservation Agent and Wild Souls Staff, Guest speakers The children will enjoy shopping for toys, clothing, shoes, conservation tools and additional items on their list this year.

“This event promises to have a great impact on each of the children. It will expose them to the great work Wild Souls has accomplished with area wildlife and allow them to meet a Conservation agent in a very personal way.” – Corporal Conservation Agent Derek Cole

“Wild Souls is honored to work with the Missouri Department of Conservation as we continue to host the only Shop with an Agent event in the country. We hope this event serves as an example to others and the project is expanded to help improve community relationships with conservation departments and groups. This project is fulfilling for all who plan and participate in the event. This event focuses on making a difference in the lives of local youth and building positive conservation relationships to secure Missouri's conservation for the future." Conservation agents are mostly unseen, but work tirelessly supporting Conservation Efforts. We want to have them step into the spotlight, and connect their passion with the children in this community.” – Executive Director April Hoffman.
To Sponsor a child https://form.jotform.com/212838969386173

To see last years event https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1333007420462436&type=3

If you are interested in sponsoring a child , cart or stockings , please email april@wildsoulswildliferescuerehab.org or see the discussion tab in the event. Thank you.