Rain Bird – Founding Donor
The Rain Bird BioTrek Project at Cal Poly Pomona, with The Rain Bird Rainforest, Ethnobotany, and Aquatic Biology Learning Centers, was made possible with a major gift from the generosity of the:
Rain Bird Company
A privately held company founded in 1933, Rain Bird Corporation is the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. Since its beginnings, Rain Bird has offered the industry’s broadest range of irrigation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments and homes in more than 130 countries around the world.
Rain Bird is committed to the Intelligent Use of Water™ and is dedicated to educating the public about water conservation and its critical role in our environment.Rain Bird communicates its company-wide commitment to it's environment through a variety of educational programs and initiatives, including the Cal Poly Pomona University BioTrek Project, the Rain Bird Rain Forest Curriculum, the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Schools (an energetic, hands-on approach for learning about environmental stewardship), the Environmental Leaders In Golf Awards, and numerous product donations such as The Garden Magic Kids and various event sponsorships.
