November 9, 2020 – Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release is still around to help wildlife in Nevada County and some surrounding areas. Although the Intake Center is closed for the season, as it does every year, WR&R is still very much in business. Of course, like all businesses this year, the pandemic has affected us, as […]
Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release
Wildlife Rehabilitation in a Time of Crisis
March 24, 2020 – As we humans take all recommended precautions to avoid contracting the Covid-19 virus; sheltering in place, working from home, and social distancing, our wild neighbors are still out socializing, running and flying around, and having babies. Some of these critters may become injured or orphaned and still need the help of […]
Living With Wildlife
February 24, 2020 – Spring is just around the corner and for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) that means hundreds of wild baby animals will soon need our help. Some animals, such as owls, hummingbirds, and squirrels, already have young. This article is a portion of “Living With Wildlife” education provided by WR&R. In the […]
Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release needs volunteers
February 5, 2020 – Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release is in desperate need of volunteers for the upcoming season. WR&R is dedicated to the care and rescue of injured and orphaned native wildlife. To find out how you can help, you can attend one of our Volunteer Interest Informational Meetings: Feb. 22, 11:00 amFeb. 23, 3:00 […]
Resolved -Wildlife Intake Center Experiencing Technical Difficulties
May 28, 2019 at 9:31 AM Update: The phones are back up and running again. GRASS VALLEY, Calif. May 23, 2019 – Wouldn’t you know it, just as Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release is starting busy baby season, the phone at the Intake Center goes south. (Literally, the phone box fell off the wall outside the […]
Dine Out For Wildlife this Tuesday
PENN VALLEY, Calif. April 29, 2019 – Penn Valley Northridge Inn will be hosting a benefit for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release on Tuesday April 30, from 5-9 P.M. The Northridge is generously donating 10% of the evening’s proceeds to benefit the work of Wildlife Rehabilitation &Release. WR&R is a Nevada County based organization which cares […]
WR&R presents: Tips for Protecting Wildlife in the Spring and Initial Training for Small Mammal Rehabbers – April 7
April 1, 2019 – With the emergence of recent spring weather, Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) offers the following suggestions to minimize impacts on nesting or young wild animals. And if interested in helping rehabilitate orphaned baby mammals see below for training session. Training for New At-Home Small Mammal Rehabbers Sunday, April 7 A training […]
Wildlife Rehab&Release Raptor Team Coordinator Kim Franza: Sundance is back home!
March 15, 2019 – It was a very sad day for me on December 4, 2018. My Harris’ hawk, Sundance, escaped from his mew at 11:00 am on December 4, 2018. Sundance is on my state and federal permit for educational presentation purposes. At the time he only had his anklets and federal band on, […]
Helping Local Wildlife – Volunteers Needed! General Orientation Meetings and Songbird Care Sessions
January 23, 2019 – Join Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) to learn how you can help injured or orphaned wildlife including songbirds. “This spring, we will hold three general meetings, sharing what we do, to interest new volunteers. We will also hold four sessions focusing on songbird care,” stated Bev Myers, President of WR&R. All […]
“Owl Be Home for Christmas” on Dec. 8 Special Wildlife Rehabilitation Benefit at Wild Birds Unlimited
December 4, 2018 – Join Wild Birds Unlimited on Saturday, Dec 8, as they partner with Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) for the fifth annual wildlife themed shopping and customer appreciation day, “Owl Be Home for Christmas”. Purchasing a 2019 annual WR&R membership for $35 will earn customers $15 worth of “bird bucks”, a gift […]
Wildlife-Themed Items and Holiday Decorations Available at WR&R’s Intake Center This Saturday
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. November 29, 2018 – Wildlife-themed merchandise will be for sale Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release’s Intake Center in Grass Valley. Merchandise includes wonderful earrings in the shapes of native wildlife and birds, hand-crafted nest boxes, t-shirts, WR&R’s popular calendar and other gifts appreciated […]
Physical Therapy by WR&R Rehabbers Worked a Miracle for “Miracle”, the Barn Owl
November 26, 2018 – Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release takes dozens of barn owls into care each year. Many are nestlings and fledglings and a few are injured adults. This spring, WR&R volunteer and raptor rehabber, Adam Gertsen, was on call on May 29 and had to drive to Lincoln where he picked up a little […]
Meet “Chainsaw”, a very lucky little Gray Squirrel
November 24, 2018 – Western Gray Squirrels are common. They can be pests. But, they are so cute! “Chainsaw” and his brother came to us early in July. Both victims of a chainsaw that went right through the middle of their nest before the tree cutters noticed it. The wife of one of the tree […]
WR&R Participates in GivingTuesday – Donors pledge to match every dollar up to $10,000!
November 23, 2018 – Northern California was besieged by wildfires earlier in the year and recently by the Camp Fire near Paradise. WR&R has contacted wildlife rescue groups closer to the fire and offered our assistance for injured or orphaned wild birds and animals. In the burned areas, the financial needs are huge as […]
2019 Calendars for Sale by Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release
October 29, 2018 – The highly popular calendars from Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) are now on sale. Photos of raptors, songbirds, bats, and small mammals in care as well as in their natural habitat, are featured in the 2019 calendar. Local professional and well-known wildlife photographers including Dick Mooney and Ed Rotberg have contributed […]
Climbing for Wildlife on Oct 7 to benefit Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R)
September 27, 2018 – Join Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) for a fun, family friendly day of climbing at the OnCourse, Inc. Ropes Course in Grass Valley on Sunday afternoon, October 7 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. This day will include a wildlife presentation with the Wildlife Ambassadors and multiple climb and swing opportunities. “This […]
WR&R: More Birds Injured from Striking Windows in Late Summer/Early Fall
August 27, 2018 – Have you ever heard a loud thump and after looking outside, found a small bird lying in front of your windows? Window strikes account for an estimated one billion bird deaths in the US according to the Audubon Society. “The bird may have a good chance of recovering, especially if you […]
Wildlife Rehab and Release – A Celebration for Wildlife on Sept. 8
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 16, 2018 – Imagine a warm fall evening filled with the lilting sound of a mandolin, concertina and harp; the enticing aroma of tacos by Maria’s Restaurant; and an array of rich desserts with wonderful wines, as you stroll through beautiful nursery grounds. The eighth annual, “Where the Wild Things Are […]
Great Horned Owl who made the police blotter now in the care of Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. August 3, 2018 – Police Blotter – Wednesday 8:06 a.m. — A caller from Vista Avenue reported a shockingly aggressive owl. The caller said the bird drove he and his wife back into the house. He said he and the owl were making eye contact earlier,” July 19, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, […]
Spring Time Is Baby Bird Time – How to help if you find one
May 18, 2018 – Spring is here and so is baby bird season. Janice Barbary, Songbird Rehabilitator for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R), suggests the following steps people can take to increase the survival of orphaned or injured birds they find. 1) What to do if you find a baby bird on the ground? If […]