Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue Center » Events http://yuwr.org Giving Wildlife a second chance through wildlife rehabilitation, education, and offering humane solutions to problems with wildlife. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:48:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Upcoming Lecture: Secrets of a Familiar Neighbor http://yuwr.org/2010/07/14/secrets-of-a-familiar-neighbor/ http://yuwr.org/2010/07/14/secrets-of-a-familiar-neighbor/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:36:55 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/?p=501 What does a mother raccoon do when her kit dangles by his claws from a beam 20 feet up in the air?

Why are there so many raccoons in cities?

Should I be worried if I see a raccoon out in the daytime?

Join Megan Isadore, a naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator with Oaklandʼs Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue, for a family-friendly slide and video presentation on one of our most common urban wildlife neighbors. Megan will discuss raccoon life history and behavior, answer your questions on humanely solving nuisance raccoon problems, and show an exciting video update on our most famous raccoon patient, Tiny Tim!

When? Thursday, July 22, 2010 7PM-8PM (half hour talk, plenty of question time!)

Where? Oakland Animal Services, 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, CA

Cost? FREE
Featuring the beautiful wildlife photography of Jack Gescheidt,
jackphoto.com and raccoonery.com

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This is one of the 5 babies brought in to our wildlife center earlier this month. Check out our Raccoon Team,  Rancho Raccoon to read more about their progress as they grow!

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]]> http://yuwr.org/2009/03/25/247/feed/ 2 Squirrel Foster-Care Training Class – Open Registration http://yuwr.org/2009/02/24/squirrel-foster-care-training-class-open-registration/ http://yuwr.org/2009/02/24/squirrel-foster-care-training-class-open-registration/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:13:55 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/2009/02/24/squirrel-foster-care-training-class-open-registration/ Title: Squirrel Foster-Care Training Class – Open Registration
Description: Registration is now open to schedule training classes for new volunteers interested in becoming foster-caregivers for orphaned baby squirrels. Please ready our volunteer details to see if this work is right for you.
Date: 2009-02-24

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Location: 7036 Balsam Way
Description: A sit-down meet-and-greet to discuss ways you can volunteer to help and get a tour of our small facility.
Start Time: 2pm
Date: 2008-05-25
End Time: 3pm

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Location: 7036 Balsam Way, Oakland
Description: Sign up as a new fostercare volunteer and receive your first class, clearing the way for you to raise baby squirrels with our organization. Class is held from 12 noon – 3pm Requires $10 to cover costs of printouts and supplies. Snacks and Drinks provided. RSVP at 510-547-9897 or at info@yuwr.org
Start Time: 12 noon
Date: 2008-05-31
End Time: 3pm

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Location: Fernandez Park, Pinole
Description: Learn Environmental awareness and Big Fun for Little Kids
• Creek Clean-up & Tours
• FREE FOOD with Organic, Healthy Stuff
• Organic, Pesticide-Free Gardening Practices
• FUN, Earth Friendly Entertainers
(like juggler Doug Nolan and his H2OH YEAH! Show, a really fun band, and MORE!)
• Native American Storyteller & Cultural Games
• Live native animals, FREE craft and activity booths,
organic food samples FREE lunch AND More!
Adults admitted if under the supervision of a child
For more info: 510 741 8336
Fernandez Park – (Highway 80 to Pinole Valley Road exit, head towards the Bay; corner of San Pablo & Tennent Avenues)
Start Time: 10:30am
Date: 2008-05-10
End Time: 3pm

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