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, […]

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 […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. May 18, 2018 – 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 birds. And if interested in helping rehabilitate baby squirrels see below for information. Training for New At-Home Squirrel Rehabbers This Saturday, May […]

April 3, 2018 – An orientation and training on April 28th is being sponsored by Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) for volunteers interested in working at WR&R’s Intake Center or joining the Songbird Team as a home rehabber. The training will be held at WR&R’s Intake Center, 809 Maltman Dr., Grass Valley, from 10:00 – […]

March 22, 2018 – Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) will be offering a class for those who would like to become a volunteer raptor rehabilitator with WR&R. The training will be Saturday, March 24 at WR&R’s Intake Center, 809 Maltman, Grass Valley (adjacent to Walker’s Office Supplies, across from Taco Bell, in the Brunswick Basin). […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. February 23, 2018 – Join Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) on Saturday, March 10 for the annual Wildlife Seminar and Volunteer Welcome Meeting for new and returning volunteers. “This is one of the most fascinating meetings of the year as we delve into all things wild!” said Bev Myers, President of WR&R. […]

February 14, 2018 – A fun and informative presentation on “Saving Our Backyard Birds” will be sponsored by Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release on Friday evening, February 16th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City. Linda Adams, avian biologist, will give a slide presentation focusing on the many species […]

December 6, 2017 – Wildlife-themed merchandise will be for sale Sunday, December 10 from 10:00 am – 3:00 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 nesting boxes, t-shirts, WR&R’s popular calendar and other gifts appreciated by wildlife lovers. […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. December 5, 2017 – Join Wild Birds Unlimited on Saturday, Dec 9, as they partner with Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) for the fourth annual wildlife themed shopping and customer appreciation day, “Owl Be Home for Christmas”. Purchasing a $35 membership to WR&R will earn customers $15 worth of “bird bucks”, a […]

November 5, 2017 – Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) will be participating in #GivingTuesday this year as a way to generate funds to care for the wild animals and birds in distress. Anonymous donors have pledged to match every dollar up to $8,500 received by midnight on November 28th. WR&R relies on monetary donations from […]

April 4, 2017 – 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 birds. Don’t Mow Grass/Weeds Too Short in Early Spring – Inspect Brush Piles Before Burning Many residents don’t realize that as the weather warms up, […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. March 27, 2017 – An orientation and training on April 8 is being sponsored by Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) for any volunteer interested in helping injured native songbirds and/or working at WR&R’s Intake Center. “This training will teach participants about caring for native, injured songbirds as well the role of volunteers […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. March 21, 2017 – Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) will be offering a class for those who would like to become a volunteer raptor rehabilitator with WR&R. The training will be Saturday, March 25 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at WR&R’s Intake Center, 799 Maltman, Grass Valley (behind Walkers Office Supplies, across […]