Fox Valley Wildlife Center - Helping Injured & Orphaned Wildlife in Need in Elburn, Illinois


March 9, 2010	The Fox Valley Wildlife Center has treated ~1530 animals since January 1, 2009.


The Fox Valley Wildlife Center is a private, not-for-profit organization in Elburn, Illinois, that cares for orphaned and injured wildlife. The FVWC is state and federally licensed, and is the only rehabilitation center in Kane County. We provide hospital care for wild animals who need help and have been impacted by man in some way. Our goal is to release these animals back into the wild because they deserve a second chance. Licensed Illinois Wildlife Rehabilitators (get Acrobat Reader here) (Please note: This link opens a document from the official Illinois Department of Natural Resources' website, and they are responsible for its content. Hours of Operation April through October 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. (Also see the Calendar page for other events a bit further in the future.) Winter Dinner Auction Mark your calendars and PDAs: *Saturday, February 6th, 2009, is the FVWC Dinner/Auction!* Held again at Riverside Receptions in Geneva (right on the river), it starts at 6:00pm. DONORS: We are looking for time share donations or day passes for season ticket holders! The cost is only $40 per person, and the evening's admission includes: -- a nice dinner (entree choices are Chicken Rockefeller (Chicken breast with spinach and bacon and a Hollandaise Sauce) or a vegetarian option of Butternut Squash Ravioli with a Cream Sauce) -- silent auctions -- live auctions -- raffle -- presentation by a FVWC wildlife specialist -- video presentation of animals that passed through our doors this year and the Volunteers that helped them -- awarding of prizes for the 2010 photo contest This is our fourth year at this location and we're pleased to return here again to join in the fun! Invite your wildlife-loving friends and neighbors--yes, you can reserve an entire table for your group of eight or ten people. Please include name, phone number and address, number of people attending and e-mail address for confirmation. 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!
*If you have found an animal that needs immediate care, please click on the Area Rehabilitator Listing above for help.*