National Wildlife Rehabber Appreciation Day

What better way to start National Wildlife Rehabber Appreciation Day than by making our local wild spaces safer for the animals who call them home? This morning, a squad of our staff, volunteers, and interns set out on a mission to clean up Prospect Ponds Natural Area and Lake Morley-Sheppardson in Fort Collins, removing 25-30 pounds of litter that posed a serious hazard to wildlife.

Because of the heroes in this picture, these habitats are safer today than when we woke up this morning! The litter collected included fishing line, lead lures, discarded cans, and other debris—all of which can harm wildlife when they become entangled, entrapped, impaled, or ingest these items. Animals like beavers, raccoons, deer, foxes, mice, songbirds, raptors, toads, and bull snakes rely on these areas, and we’re proud to protect them through proactive action.

Wildlife rehabilitation isn’t just about caring for injured animals—it’s also about preventing harm before it happens. Thank you to everyone who supports our mission year-round! 💚