| Beginner Wildlife Rehabilitation |
| WRNC is offering weekend Beginner Wildlife Rehabilitation classes. We are trying to identify areas of the state where a wildlife rehabilitation class is not currently available and where we can help build the local network. Contact Jean Chamberlain if you are interested in hosting a class in your area. Fee: $30 |
| Location: tbd |
| Contact: WRNC |
| E-mail: jchamberlain1@alltel.net |
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| Basics of Wildlife Rehabilitation |
| Basics of Wildlife Rehabilitation: Prepare for entry level and intern positions in nature centers, wildlife centers and animal sanctuaries and meet the requirement for specific training needed to apply for the NC State Wildlife Rehabilitation permit. Students must be 16 years old to be eligible to attend. 48 hours. Fee: $60 |
| Jan 7 - Mar 3, Mon & Wed |
| Mar 10-Apr 30, Mon & Wed, 6pm-9pm, CB 122 |
| Location: Coastal Carolina Community College |
| Phone: 910-938-6294 |
| Website: www.coastal.cc.nc.us |
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| Wildlife Rehab, Inc |
| Wildlife Rehab, Inc. conducts a training class at Forsyth Tech twice a year. The class meets once a week from 6-9 for 11 weeks. The next class meets on Thursdays and starts in the fall. For additional information look under training on their website (http://www.wildliferehabinc.org) or write Fee: $50 |
| Thursdays, 6-9pm |
| Location: Forsyth Community College |
| Contact: Wildlife Rehab, Inc. |
| P.O.Box 24552 |
| Winston-Salem, NC 27114 |
| E-mail: |
| Website: http://www.wildliferehabinc.org |
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| Albemarle-Edenton/Chowan County |
| Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Course at College of the Albemarle-Edenton/Chowan County. The goal of this class is to provide basic training to those who would like to become a licensed NC Wildlife Rehabilitator. Course includes Introduction to wildlife rehabilitation, laws, code of ethics, feeding, nutrition, wound management and bandaging. Fee: |
| Oct 23 2007 - Dec 4 2007 Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm |
| Location: College of the Albermarle/Edenton, Chowan County |
| Contact: College of the Albermarle, Edenton, Chowan County |
| Phone: 252-482-7900 |
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| Carolina Raptor Center |
| CRC will be offering rehab seminars in 2008. Contact Mathias Engelmann at (704) 875-6521, extension 108 or at
mathiasengelmann@carolinaraptorcenter.org for information and to register. Fee: |
| Contact: Mathias Engelmann |
| E-mail: mathiasengelmann@carolinaraptorcenter.org |
| Phone: (704) 875-6521, extension 108 |
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| WRNC Federal Permit Class |
| WRNC is offering a new course for wildlife rehabilitators. The course is designed for students who wish to obtain their federal permit. The sessions are comprehensive, covering all aspects of avian care. The December class will be held at the Wildlife Education Center on the NC State Centennial Campus. Fee: $30 |
| Dec 1-2, 9am - 4pm |
| Location: Raleigh |
| Contact: Jean Chamberlain |
| E-mail: training@ncwildliferehab.org |
| Website: ncwildliferehab.org |
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| Advanced Wildlife Rehabilitation |
| Prepare for advanced level intern positions and staff positions in nature centers, wildlife centers and animal sanctuaries and work toward the 100-hour requirement to apply for the Federal Migratory Bird Permit. Students must be 16 yrs. old to be eligible to attend. Prerequisite: Basics of Wildlife Rehabilitation. 66 hours. Fee: $60 |
| May 5-July 21, Mon & Wed, 6pm-9pm, CB 122 |
| Phone: 910-938-6294 |
| Website: www.coastal.cc.nc.us |
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| Duck Rescue Network |
| OVERVIEW
Duck Rescue Network is holding its first annual conference on August 17-19, 2007 in Charlotte, NC. Presentations will include a hazardous materials (oil spill) course on Friday and workshops on Saturday and Sunday covering such topics as bio-security, duck emergency care, nuisance bird situations, common waterfowl diseases and avian anatomy. See the conference schedule on the website for complete details.
LOCATION
The conference will be held at beautiful Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary http://www.winghavengardens.com/ in residential Charlotte, NC. Wing Haven has been a unique part of Charlotte since its creation in 1927 by Elizabeth and Edwin Clarkson. The gardens and bird sanctuary encompass three acres in the heart of a residential neighborhood. The grounds include formal gardens, brick walking paths, and wooded areas. Throughout the gardens, emphasis is on plantings for bird attraction and many pools, re-circulating fountains, and dripping bird baths delight visitors and birds alike.
ATTENDEES
Registration is limited to 50 people, so please register early.
FEES
Registration fee is $50 if paid before July 15 and $60 thereafter.
Fee: $60 |
| August 17-19 |
| Location: Charllotte, NC |
| Contact: Jennifer Gordon |
| PO Box 1484 |
| Indian Trail |
| E-mail: info@duckrescuenetwork.org |
| Phone: 704-668-9486 |
| Website: www.duckresue.org |
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| ARC |
| The Animal Rehabilitators of the Carolinas (ARC) is offering a class for new volunteers on September 29, 30 and October 5 in the south Charlotte area. ARC is a nonprofit group dedicated to the care and release of orphaned and injured wildlife in NC and SC within a 50-mile radius of Charlotte including Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Lincoln Cabarrus, and Stanly. To be a volunteer with ARC, no previous experience is necessary, but volunteers must be 18 years old or older and complete the training. The class includes 3 days of training, your manual, and your first year membership with ARC. Classes cover basic care and feeding of wildlife and species-specific information. To sign up for the classes, contact Sherry Johnson at (803) 548-4604. Volunteer classes are also offered in the spring and fall. To learn more about ARC or how to help wildlife, visit our website at www.arcwildlife.org.
Fee: |
| Sept 29 - 30 & Oct 5 |
| Location: Alexander Children's Home |
| Contact: Sherry Johnson |
| 6220 Thermel Rd. |
| Charlotte, NC 28222 |
| Phone: 803-548-4604 |
| Website: arcwildlife.org |
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| Albemarle-Manteo/Dare County |
| Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Course at College of the Albemarle-Manto/Dare County. The goal of this class is to provide basic training to those who would like to become a licensed NC Wildlife Rehabilitator. Course includes Introduction to wildlife rehabilitation, laws, code of ethics, feeding, nutrition, wound management and bandaging. Fee: |
| Sept 11 - Oct 16 Tuesdays 6pm-9pm |
| Location: College of the Albermarle/Manteo, Dare County |
| Phone: 252-473-2264 extension 285 |
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