Copyright © 2004-2008
Fox Valley Wildlife Center
Website updated &
maintained by
Frank Christensen,
FVWC Volunteer
Designed by Headed North
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The Fox Valley Wildlife Center is a private, not-for-profit organization 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.
(Please note: This list is generously provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Fox Valley Wildlife Center is not responsible for inaccurate listings)
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.
It's NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
April 27 – May 3, 2008
The Fox Valley Wildlife Center could not exist without the many hundreds of hands that do the work caring for our precious wildlife. To them we take our hats off and humbly say, "THANKS!"
Actions and words are the windows through which the heart is seen.
--American Proverb
Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.
--Maya Angelou
Let no one be discouraged by the belief that there is nothing one person can do against the enormous array of the world's ills, misery, ignorance, and violence. Few will have the greatness to bend history, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events. And in the total of all those acts will be written the history of a generation.
--Robert Francis Kennedy
(Also see the Calendar page for other events a bit further in the future.)
2007 Fox Valley Wildlife Barn Sale -- April 20-22
SO big, it takes two days to handle it all!
5/2/2008, 8:00am - 4:00pm
5/3/2008, 8:00am - 4:00pm
This is one of our major fundraisers for the Center--we're supported only by donations and grants. At the annual Barn Sale, you get a chance to make some great purchases AND support the Center, as all items are donated and all the proceeds of the sale go directly to helping us rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife!
Come join the fun! This fun annual event will be held at the Wildlife Center, 45W061 Highway 38, Elburn, IL.
You may drop off items from the list below on April 18th from 4pm-7pm, April 19th from 9am-2pm, and April 26th from 9am-2pm--thanks!
Accepted -- all items must be clean and gently used:
-- Household
-- Kitchen
-- Tableware sets (dishes, flatware)
-- Table linens & napkins
-- Small working appliances
-- Decorator items
-- Antiques
-- DVD’s in good cond.
-- Books in good cond.
-- Baby and Toddler clothing in good cond.
-- Strollers in good cond.
-- Toys, games in good cond.
-- Items for the garden: pots, bird feeders in good cond.
-- Yard art
-- Pet items in good cond.
Not accepted:
-- No stereo equipment and speakers, TV's, VCRs/DVDs, computers, printers & fax machines, phones, metal shelving units; microwaves.
-- Large appliances
-- Large Furniture: No sofas, love seats, mattresses, box springs of any kind.
-- Apparel: No adult clothes, shoes, purses, luggage of any kind. No baby, toddler clothes.
-- Child car seats of any kind
-- Automotive: No tires of any kind, unused motor oil, car parts.
-- Large shop tools
-- Text books, reference books or manuals of any kind
Electronic items can be recycled the second Saturday of each month at
www.co.kane.il.us/Environment/recycle/electronic.htm.
Building/construction items can be taken to the ReStore Center in Elgin.
Second Annual "Critter Classic" Golf Outing -- June 6, 2008
The Fox Valley Wildlife Center will host the Second Annual "Critter Classic" Golf Outing at Settlers Hill Golf Course in Geneva. Tee times will run from 9:00 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. Price per golfer is $75.00 and include golf cart and barbecue following the outing. There will be contests throughout the day and a raffle. Please contact us at 630-365-3800 for more details.
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!
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If you have found an animal that needs immediate care, please click on the Area
Rehabilitator Listing above for help. |
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