WRCNU Info Sheet

Wil dl if e Re ha bil itat ion of N orth ern Uta h 1490 P ark Bo ule var d, Og de n, UT 8440 1 801-814 -788 8

Through wildlife rehabilitation and education we will empower the community to engage in conservation and responsible stewardship of wildlife and habitat.

About WRCNU
The wildlife rehabilitation center of northern Utah is a not for profit organization born from the expertise, volunteerism and passion of the Ogden Nature Center's wild bird rehabilitation facility. We rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife, and try our best to release them back into the wild. The WRCNU was organized in 2009 and is the only rehabilitation center in Northern Utah. Without this much needed service there would be little to no options for wildlife in Northern Utah. "Thank you for your patience while we bring this badly needed service to Northern Utah. Please consider a donation to allow us to continue our wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education efforts." -WRC Board of Directors

What We Do
The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to provide care to injured, sick and orphaned wild animals so they can be returned to their natural habitat. Wildlife rehabilitators work with veterinarians to evaluate injuries and diagnose a variety of illnesses. WRCNU is state and federally licensed to rehabilitate all native species to the United States. Annually WRCNU cares for more than 1,200 animals including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals native to Utah. Most of the animals brought to the center suffer from human caused impacts including gunshots, electrocutions, litter entanglement, pet attacks, various traps and loss of habitat. All wildlife is released back into the wild unless injury prevents survival. Wildlife rehabilitation centers cannot change the status of an entire species, but instead strives to help educate the public to prevent future conflicts between wild animals and humans. Rehabilitation is an essential asset to Utah. By empowering the community to engage in conservation and responsible stewardship of wildlife and habitat we hope to create a healthier environment in the future.

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Releasing Animals To The Wild

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers goal is to release every animal helped back into the wild. When this is not possible animals are placed in the care of zoos, aquariums or with education programs such as hawk watch. These organizations are licensed to have the animal and promote education through the avian ambassador program. Of all animals taken in we have an overall successful release rate of 67%.

Below are a House Finch, Golden Eagle, Great Blue Heron and a Townsends Solitaire released back into the wild

Who We Help
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah cares for birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals native to Utah. Federal law protects almost all birds while Utah law protects other types of wildlife native to Utah. Wildlife rehabilitation is not an attempt to domesticate the animals taken in. Instead the goal is to make every effort to minimize taming of rehabilitation animals in order to make the releasing process effective.

Baby Hummingbirds in a nest

Volunteers
WRCNU runs almost completely on volunteer help. With only one paid employee, none of this can be done without community support. Volunteering with WRCNU is a rewarding experience for children (ages 1218) and adults. Volunteers at WRCNU come from a wide variety of backgrounds and are extremely valuable to the success of WRCNU. To volunteer contact DaLyn Erickson at 801-814-7888 or email volunteer@wcrnu.org There are a variety of volunteer opportunities: Answering the phone Handling the intake of injured birds Feeding and caring for baby songbirds Cleaning Fundraising Office work/record keeping/ mailings Educational programs Community outreach Event planning Boy Scout Eagle projects Corporate and group projects Writing newsletters Caring for injured or orphaned raptors (after gaining adequate experience)

Donations
Please support Utahs sick, injured and orphaned animals by visiting wrcnu.org/pages/donate to make a contribution or view the items on the Needs List.

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If You Find Injured Wildlife

If you ha ve a ny ques ti ons re ga rdi ng WRCN U conta ct Da Lyn Eri cks on
Phone: 801-914-7888 E-Mail: wildlife@wrcnu.org 1490 Park Blvd, Ogden, UT, 84401

If you find injured wildlife please call WRCNU before attempting to help the animal yourself. Wild animals are just that wild, so you should always take caution when dealing with them. WRCNU can provide information on how to transport the injured wildlife to the center or another licensed rehabilitator as soon as possible. Wildlife rehabilitators are trained to help concerned people decide whether an animal

truly needs help. Baby animals should be returned to their mother if at all possible. Rehabilitators can provide instructions on what to do if you encounter wild animals, keeping the safety of the animals and rescuers in mind.

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See us at:
Wrcnu.org

Remember: Never put your own safety at risk Wild animals may try to defend themselves when approached Trained professionals are the best people to handle wild
animals

Willet babies hatched from an egg

Claire, a Red Tree Squirrel, a.k.a. Pine Squirrel being handfed late 2010. Claire was released in Spring of 2011.

Northern Flying Squirrel