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EBRASKA WILDLIFE REHAB, INC.
To rehabilitate wildlife for return to the wild, to preserve and restore native habitats, and to educate about the importance of wildlife and ecosystems and to inspire action to protect them.
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EBRASKA WILDLIFE REHAB has a two-fold mission: To rescue, rehabilitate, and release native and migratory wild animals back into the wild and to educate people on how to live in harmony with wildlife and inspire them to take action to protect it. Each year NWRI receives more than 6,000 wild animals needing skilled medical and rehabilitative care and returns them to the wild, and handles more than 10,000 telephone and e-mail inquiries from the public. NWRI also:
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Capital Fund: NWRI is working to purchase land and build a wildlife complex
• Is the wildlife partner for the Nebraska Humane Society.
Wildlife Medical Fund: Wildlife has unique medical needs and your support
• Trains and advises the staff of NHS and other animal control agencies on how to safely and humanely handle wildlife calls.
Wildlife Education Programs: Innovative education programs are a critical part
specialized for rehabilitation, education and research.
Operating Funds (Staff Salaries): NWRI’s small staff trains and supports over 100 volunteers in the rehabilitation of thousands of wild animals and performs hundreds of education programs each year. Stable funding for our staff is crucial to our work. ensures NWRI can save as many wild animals as possible and return them to life in the wild. of NWRI’s mission. Funding for our Middle School Out-of-School time programming through Collective for Youth, our High School Science Academy, and our University Internship program keeps these programs in our schools and brings resources to students throughout the state.
• Works with students in eight middle schools and two elementary schools each week, teaching the importance of our native wildlife and ecosystems, and helping them develop a relationship with nature. • Hosts a High School Science Academy, providing a unique opportunity for high school students to partner with university professors, exploring advanced topics in biology.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Wildlife Center Volunteer • Wildlife Caregiver • Fundraising/Event Planning
• Has a University Internship Program that gives students the opportunity to gain skills in the fields of veterinary medicine, wildlife management, animal husbandry and other fields. • Provides dozens of other education programs for school and community groups each year.
• Wildlife Transporter • Cage Building
• Takes referrals from zoos, nature centers, veterinarians and government agencies to rescue and provide aid for wild animals. All of NWRI’s public outreach and educational initiatives together reach more than 20,000 students and other community members each year. NWRI takes on this monumental responsibility to the community with a small staff and a group of more than 100 dedicated volunteers.
NEBRASKA WILDLIFE REHAB, INC. P.O. Box 24122 • Omaha, NE 68124 Phone (402) 234-2473 • www.nebraskawildliferehab.org Executive Director: Laura Stastny Board President: Phyllis Futch To volunteer contact:Laura Stastny, Executive Director (402) 234-2473 • info@nebraskawildliferehab.org Photos © Joel Sartore • www.joelsartore.com 2019
WISH LIST: • Land outside the Omaha city limits for a new Wildlife Center (donations to capital fund) • Monetary donations for wildlife medical treatment and specialized rehabilitation supplies • Professional services, including general contracting, renovation and plumbing services • Medical and veterinary supplies (see our website for list) • Towels, blankets, newspapers • Seasonal produce and tree nuts (acorns, black walnuts)
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