What We Do
Each year, Roaring Brook Nature Center’s Wildlife Clinic takes in hundreds of ill, injured, and/or orphaned mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians brought to us by caring individuals who have found them in their yards or in the wild. Our trained and licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators provide these animals with professional treatment and care with the goal of returning them to the wild. Those that cannot be released may find a home at the Nature Center where they become ‘animal ambassadors’, helping our visitors learn more about our local wildlife.
In addition to caring for the wildlife, our staff teaches our visitors how to keep wildlife safe, how to co-exist with our local wildlife, and bout the important role these animals play in our local ecosystems.
How You Can Help Us Help Them
Roaring Brook Nature Center is proud to house numerous birds of prey, turtles, and other wildlife in our outdoor enclosures and inside our building. Many of the birds were victims of vehicle collisions and, due to their injuries, cannot be released into the wild. Our mission is to protect these birds and to provide them with humane and enriched lives. Birds of prey and other animals can live for many years in captivity. As caretakers, we need to provide them with the necessary environment, food, and medical attention to support their survival.
RAPTOR CARE VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
Contact us if you are interested in volunteering in the Nature Center’s Raptor Care program. Whatever time you can offer will be appreciated. Volunteers must be over 18 years of age.