Wildlife Rehabilitation Classes

On The Road...

Wednesday, June 25th   Introduction to Raising Orphaned Mammals
Tonsler Park Community Meeting Room,
Charlottesville VA
 
Saturday, July 12th   Wildlife Capture,
    Restraint, Handling and Transportation
Wildlife Zoonoses

Lord Fairfax Community College, Room 124,
Middletown, VA
 
Saturday, August 23rd   Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation
Introduction to Raising Orphaned Mammals

Sandy Bottom Nature Center, Conference Room,
Hampton VA

 

Who Can Attend These Classes?
The Wildlife Center offers a variety of training classes at various levels for those interested in the field of wildlife rehabilitation:

  • Introductory classes are geared to individuals who are interested in learning about helping wildlife as well as learning about the wildlife rehabilitation permitting process.

  • Beginner classes are designed for those who will be obtaining their license or have their apprentice license and less than two years of rehabilitation experience.

  • Intermediate classes are designed for those who have their apprenticeship license and at least one year of rehabilitation experience.

How Will They Benefit You?
All classes and workshops offered by The Wildlife Center help to meet the educational requirements of The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for obtaining wildlife rehabilitation permits.

Who Will Teach These Classes?
All classes and workshops are taught by The Wildlife Center's rehabilitation or veterinary staff or other experienced professionals.

For additional information or to register, please email your name, address, and classes of interest to outreach@wildlifecenter.org. The Outreach Coordinator will email a confirmation letter with directions, as well as payment instructions (pre-payment is required).  You may also call (540) 942-9453.