Ecosystem Preserve News and Events
Saturday, December 5, 2009 "Animals Preparing for Winter"10:00 to 11:30 am
Nancy McIntyre, CCEP Volunteer Naturalist
Brrr ! It’s getting cold outside!. Join Miss Nancy in front of the fireplace as she reads the story First Snow in the Woods by Carl Sams II and then head outside for a hike through the preserve to discover how Michigan animals prepare for the winter. Please come prepared for the weather and wear warm boots. A great program for families with children ages 4-12. Visit our Public Program page to find out more about this program and other exciting adventures for families.
How to Help Injured & Orphaned Wildlife
Only DNR- licensed wildlife rehabilitators are able to care for injured and orphaned wildlife. For a complete list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators please click here. In the Grand Rapids area, Wildlife Rehab Center Ltd is a good place to start.
Before you call please make sure that the animal is truly orphaned or injured. Many young birds leave the nest before they can fully fly and with observation over time you will notice the parents are around. These young birds should be left alone. Other animals such as rabbits and deer will leave their young in secluded places for long periods of time and only returning to feed them. In general, watch the animal at a safe distance over a period of time first before you determined it is truly orphaned or injured. While you are doing this make sure all pets and young children are kept indoors away from the animal.
If you determine your animal needs help, gently capture it and place it in a shoe box lined with a soft towel/paper towel. The container needs to be kept in a quiet, warm place until you can transport it to a licensed rehabilitator. Do not feed or give water to the animal unless the rehabilitator tells you too. Please know that most rehabilitators are volunteers and have full time jobs during the day. It is important that you leave a message when you call so that they can return you call promptly.
Past Newsletters
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