Wildlife Rehabilitation Classes

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Introduction to Raising Orphaned Mammals

This beginner's course for those obtaining their rehabilitation permit focuses on the rehabilitation of orphaned Eastern gray squirrels, Southern flying squirrels, Virginia opossums, and Eastern cottontails. Natural history, general care, proper nutrition, diet and feeding, housing, release criteria, and problems and solutions are all covered. An overview of the rehabilitation permitting process will also be covered.

 

Date:   Wednesday, June 25 2008
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Introduction to Raising Orphaned Mammals
Location: Tonsler Park Community Meeting Room, Charlottesville VA
Fees: $20 - Introduction to Raising Orphaned Mammals
Registration: Contact the Wildlife Center of Virginia to register: (540) 942-9453 or email outreach@wildlifecenter.org

 

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