Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue Center http://yuwr.org Saving orphaned and injured wildlife in urban city centers Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:18:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en Thank you to Big O Tires in Berkeley! http://yuwr.org/2008/05/28/thank-you-to-big-o-tires-in-berkeley/ http://yuwr.org/2008/05/28/thank-you-to-big-o-tires-in-berkeley/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 06:12:48 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/?p=101 Tony from Big O Tires on San Pablo in Berkeley came to our rescue again when we had a rear tire blow-out in the rescue van.  They donated and installed a nice tire on the van so it is safe to drive around town once again!

Thank you Big O Tires, Tony, and the staff of the San Pablo Ave, Berkeley shop!

 2625 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: (510) 843-9633
Fax: (510) 843-5656

]]> http://yuwr.org/2008/05/28/thank-you-to-big-o-tires-in-berkeley/feed/ Volunteer Orientation http://yuwr.org/2008/05/19/volunteer-orientation/ http://yuwr.org/2008/05/19/volunteer-orientation/#comments Mon, 19 May 2008 22:16:14 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/2008/05/19/volunteer-orientation/ Title: Volunteer Orientation
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

]]> http://yuwr.org/2008/05/19/volunteer-orientation/feed/ Article in VISION MAGAZINE May Edition! http://yuwr.org/2008/05/12/article-in-vision-magazine-may-edition/ http://yuwr.org/2008/05/12/article-in-vision-magazine-may-edition/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 23:03:30 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/2008/05/12/article-in-vision-magazine-may-edition/ A Wonderful article was written about Y.U.W.R in the May 2008 edition of Vision Magazine.

You can see it online at http://www.visionmagazine.com/archives/0805/human_rights.html

Or see the full photo version in their magazine, found all over Berkeley and some places in Oakland.

Special Thanks to Noelle Robbins for writing this great piece!

]]> http://yuwr.org/2008/05/12/article-in-vision-magazine-may-edition/feed/ FosterCare Training Class! http://yuwr.org/2008/05/07/fostercare-training-class/ http://yuwr.org/2008/05/07/fostercare-training-class/#comments Wed, 07 May 2008 20:05:10 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/2008/05/07/fostercare-training-class/ Title: FosterCare Training Class!
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

]]> http://yuwr.org/2008/05/07/fostercare-training-class/feed/ Kids Creekfest 2008! http://yuwr.org/2008/05/07/kids-creekfest-2008/ http://yuwr.org/2008/05/07/kids-creekfest-2008/#comments Wed, 07 May 2008 19:40:41 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/2008/05/07/kids-creekfest-2008/ Title: Kids Creekfest 2008!
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

]]> http://yuwr.org/2008/05/07/kids-creekfest-2008/feed/ S.F. Chronicle Article about us! http://yuwr.org/2007/12/31/sf-chronicle-article-about-us/ http://yuwr.org/2007/12/31/sf-chronicle-article-about-us/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:30:09 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/new/2007/12/31/sf-chronicle-article-about-us/ Please enjoy this article which appeared in the garden section of the San Francisco Chronicle on December 12th, 2007.

San Francisco Chronicle article

]]> http://yuwr.org/2007/12/31/sf-chronicle-article-about-us/feed/ Oakland Magazine Wild About Wildlife Center - January 2008 edition http://yuwr.org/2007/12/31/oakland-magazine-wild-about-wildlife-center-january-2008-edition/ http://yuwr.org/2007/12/31/oakland-magazine-wild-about-wildlife-center-january-2008-edition/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:37:32 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/new/2007/12/31/oakland-magazine-wild-about-wildlife-center-january-2008-edition/ Oakland Magazine has an article about our wildlife center in their January edition. Please check it out by picking up an Oakland Magazine, or visiting their website to read the story at:

Oakland Magazine Article

Thank you to Noelle Robbins, the author, and Oakland Magazine for their interest and support!

If you found your way to our website from either of the two recent articles about us, we would love to hear from you.

Interested in volunteering?
We are looking for dedicated people tobe trained in foster care for urban wildlife. Classes are beginning at the end of january. Please contact us via email or by phone to let us know you are interested and check back at our blog for a schedule of classes.

Thank you!

]]> http://yuwr.org/2007/12/31/oakland-magazine-wild-about-wildlife-center-january-2008-edition/feed/ Blank Blog Blues http://yuwr.org/2007/12/15/blank-blog-blues/ http://yuwr.org/2007/12/15/blank-blog-blues/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:31:15 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/new/2007/12/15/blank-blog-blues/ For those of you who frequent our blog to read about our latest wildlife patients, we apologize for the wide gap in staying current. The person who manages our blog was in a car accident at the end of April 2007 and was unable to update, due to health issues.

Thank you for your patience!
I will be attempting to summarize the remaining months of wildlife patients and adding photos in the next few days.

-Lila Travis

]]> http://yuwr.org/2007/12/15/blank-blog-blues/feed/ Peregrin Falcon Released! http://yuwr.org/2007/04/15/peregrin-falcon-released/ http://yuwr.org/2007/04/15/peregrin-falcon-released/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:31:55 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/new/2007/04/15/peregrin-falcon-released/ After 7 weeks in care, the Peregrin Falcon rescued from the Lakeshore area of Oakland, CA, following an electric burn to his wing and a leg dislocation, was released back into Oakland, in the company of the concerned citizens who lead to his rescue.

You can view the entire saga on YouTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=generatech

]]> http://yuwr.org/2007/04/15/peregrin-falcon-released/feed/ Red Tailed Hawk! http://yuwr.org/2007/03/08/red-tailed-hawk/ http://yuwr.org/2007/03/08/red-tailed-hawk/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:36:19 +0000 Lila Travis http://yuwr.org/new/2007/03/08/red-tailed-hawk/ This hawk was found in East Oakland, sitting in a backyard on the ground. The residents who found him didn’t know who to call to report that he was in trouble so they watched him for a couple of days while they hunted for a contact number for someone who could help. By the end of day two they had been given my phone number and spoke with me.

The hawk had been on the ground for the first couple days. he then was able to jump/fly up to the fence and then into a tree. When I spoke with the residents, I expressed concern because I do not have equipment to retrieve birds from trees and it was already so late in the day that it was getting dark. We hoped he would be OK til morning and agreed to talk the next day.
The following day the Hawk had managed to climb up to the rooftop of a warehouse. The residents banded together and agreed to take action to save this hawk. They got into the warehouse, went up to the rooftop and threw a blanket over the hawk. The hawk flipped onto his back, in a defensive posture and grabbed the blanket with his very sharp talons. The residents were able to then bundle him up in the blanket and get him safely into a carrier. They called me and I went to pick him up and get him to the Vet.

Montclair Veterinary Hospital treats all our wildlife patients, squirrel and hawk alike. They examined our hawk and found him to be malnourished and with a compromised wing. He needed cage rest and to be fed up.

During his cage-rest, we determined that his wing was broken. He had a head injury and swelling, and one of his toes was also broken. 2 weeks of cagerest and regular meals did wonders for his recovery. He was ready to try flying again so he was moved to the OHS wildlife center in Fremont. They have an excellent flight cage and caregiver, David, at OHS Wildlife. The hawk had another thorough exam. His wing was Xrayed and was healing well. 2 weeks later he was ready for release!

He was driven back to Oakland and released in an area close to where he was found.

He flew over the hills, up the air currents, higher and higher with obvious delight at his freedom and ability.

We feel confident he will live long and well now that he is recovered.

Thank you to A.J and the Residents of 79th Ave, who saved this beautiful bird. Thank you to Montclair Veterinary Hospital for treating him. Thank you to Jenny and Diana and Lois for ongoing support and advice. And Thank You to David Anderson (and OHS Wildlife) for his 24/7 dedication and care.

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