Black-Footed Ferret Black-Footed Ferret
A prairie predator revived through captive breeding and reintroduction.
North American Endangered Species
A Wild, Not Gone Collection
The first Wild, Not Gone collection highlights 12 endangered species native to North America - from oceans and wetlands to forests and alpine meadows.
12
Featured species
Across 5 ecosystems
3
Learning outputs
Database, book, pins
Student-led
Research model
Writing + review
First
Collection chapter
Built to grow
Why Focus on North America?
Endangered species are often associated with distant places. This collection shows how close the crisis is to home.
Local biodiversity
Recognize the ecosystems in our own backyards.
Human impact
See how nearby habitats are shaped by human choices.
Shared responsibility
Conservation begins with familiarity and care.
The 12 Featured Species
Each species has a dedicated page built from student research.
Black-Footed Ferret 
Eastern Massasauga Snake Eastern Massasauga Snake
A shy wetland rattlesnake endangered by habitat loss and fear.
California Condor California Condor
North America's largest soaring bird, surviving through intensive recovery programs.
Monarch Butterfly Monarch Butterfly
A long-distance migrant threatened by milkweed loss.
Florida Panther Florida Panther
A rare Florida cougar subspecies still dependent on connected habitat.
North Atlantic Right Whale North Atlantic Right Whale
One of the rarest whales, still declining from ship strikes and entanglement.
Piping Plover Piping Plover
A tiny shorebird whose nesting beaches overlap with human activity.
Red Wolf Red Wolf
The only wolf native to the Southeast, surviving through captive breeding and reintroduction.
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
The smallest sea turtle, reliant on protected Gulf nesting beaches.
Sea Otter Sea Otter
A keystone marine mammal that keeps kelp forests healthy.
Vancouver Island Marmot Vancouver Island Marmot
An alpine marmot found only on Vancouver Island, still endangered.
Whooping Crane Whooping Crane
North America's tallest bird, slowly recovering from near extinction.
Student-Created Conservation Book
A bespoke coffee table book featuring research, reflections, and narrative writing from Metro Prep students.
Student-created conservation volume
Collectible Fundraising Pins
Designed to keep species stories visible and spark conversation.
Visibility
Pins travel with the wearer and invite questions.
Conservation support
Proceeds help fund protection efforts.
Shared message
Pins, book, and database reinforce each other.
The 12 Featured Pins
A matching pin for every species in the collection.
Black-Footed Ferret
California Condor
Florida Panther
Eastern Massasauga Snake
Monarch Butterfly
North Atlantic Right Whale
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
Piping Plover
Red Wolf
Sea Otter
Vancouver Island Marmot
Whooping Crane
Learning Through Impact
This collection is built within Metro Prep Impact, where students learn to communicate responsibly.
Research responsibly
Students evaluate sources and evidence.
Communicate clearly
Writing is designed for public understanding.
Connect learning to action
Awareness supports conservation efforts.