Licensed Illinois Wildlife Rehabilitators
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Hours of Operation
April through September, we are open for animal intake from 9:00am-5:00pm every day.
October through March, we are open for animal intake from 8:00am-noon every day.
Donations Needed
Donations are needed to help fund a raptor flight cage. Please
email us for more details. Thanks!
Mark Your Calendars for An Evening of Fun at Zanies!
Fox Valley Wildlife Center presents
An Evening of "Fun" and "Fund Raising" at Zanies Comedy Club (Pheasant Run) featuring Butch Bradley! Yes, the festivities will be this August 5th, with doors opening at 8:00pm. Tickets are just $25 each and 100% of the proceeds benefit the FVWC!
Note: The Zanies tickets are advanced sales only; tickets sold at the door do not count toward FVWC's proceeds!
Click
here for the flier on the evening's activities. Would you please print one and take it to work? THANKS!>
Camp Tracks For Kids
The Fox Valley Wildlife Center is holding Camp Tracks, a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn about wildlife. There are two different programs:
SPRING BREAK CAMP
Our Spring Break camp is for K - 5th Grade March 30 - April 2 2010 from 9:00am - 12:00pm, $50.00 for all 4 sessions or $15.00 per session.
SUMMER CAMP
Course 1 for Kindergarten to 2nd graders June 7-11 (register by June 4)
Course 2 for 3rd to 5th graders July 12-16 (register by July 9th)
Course 3 for 6th to 8th graders August 2-6
$50.00 for all 4 sessions or $15.00 per session.
Each Course is held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day for a week and take place at the Fox Valley Wildlife Center, located in the Elburn Woods Forest Preserve on Route 38, one mile west of Route 47 in Maple Park.
Each week-long Course is broken up into five (5) Lessons, one Lesson per day: Lesson 1 - Mammals; Lesson 2 - Songbirds; Lesson 3 - Birds of Prey; Lesson 4 - Waterfowl; and Lesson 5 - Amphibians/Reptiles. Each Course (5 Lessons) is $45 or $10 per Lesson. There is a minimum of five (5) attendees per Lesson and a maximum of 20.
Please register by June 5 for Course 1; July 3 for Course 2 and July 31 for Course 3. For more information and to register, call theWildlife Center at (630) 365-3800.
The Fox Valley Wildlife Center is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 volunteer organization and is Kane County’s only licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility.
Come see us at Geneva's Swedish Days!
Swedish Days 2009 will be held on:
June 22-24 from 10:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m.
June 25-26 from 10:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m.
June 28 from 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.
FVWC Fall Open House -- September 26, 2010
Hours: noon - 4:00pm
Details TBA...
Education Programs
A Fox Valley Wildlife Center Education Program is a great choice for schools and a wide variety of clubs and civic groups to learn more about wildlife around us and to discover ways to help.
We will tell your group about some of the animals found in this area, how wild animals interact with the environment, how to judge if an animal actually needs help, and ways to provide help.
Our programs can be enjoyed outdoors or indoors, and are offered by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Programs are variable in length based on your requirements and the time available, and could include a slide show, a visit from our educational animals, other children's activities, etc. Contact the Center for details and fees (charges depend on services offered, but you'll know that the funds will be used for the Center's many needs!).
Please give us a call at 630-365-3800 to arrange a program for your school or club!