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Keeping The Wildlife Wild At Raven Ridge
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Keeping The Wildlife Wild At Raven Ridge
Tracie Young founded Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in 2015.
BY COURTNEY MENGEL
Until March 2021, Washington Boro resident Tracie Young had spent six years working a full-time job in addition to running Raven Ridge Wildlife Center (RRWC). As the need for services, outreach programs, and wildlife emergencies grew exponentially, Young knew she had to make a decision, so she quit her full-time job to dedicate more time and attention to RRWC.
Young had opened RRWC in 2015 after receiving permits from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Although located in Washington Boro, RRWC treats animals from roughly 17 counties in Pennsylvania and rehabilitates nearly 2,000 animals every year. RRWC specializes in treating birds of prey, such as vultures, eagles, hawks, and owls, as well as rabies vector species, such as bats, skunks, and groundhogs.
Most people do not have the knowledge to take care of injured wildlife, which is why Young encourages members of the public to call RRWC if they come across wildlife in need of assistance. “It is our job to keep the public safe and educate, educate, educate,” stated Young.
