Volunteers For Wildlife is a non-profit, volunteer organization, founded in 1982 and dedicated to preserving Long Island, New York’s wildlife and natural habitats through education and wildlife rehabilitation. Learn more on our About page.
Upcoming Events and Continuing Education Programs
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
Meet at 8:00 AM
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is internationally known as a premier
birding spot in the United States. It consists of over
9,000 acres of open bay, salt marsh, upland islands,
brackish and freshwater ponds and the north and south
gardens. This trip will be lead by Jason Wanaselja of Volunteers for Wildlife and Stella Miller of the Huntington Audubon Society.
Directions: Take Southern State Parkway to Cross Bay Boulevard
south, exit 17S, then head south. After crossing the bridge, look
for parking lot entrance on the right side 1 1/4 miles from the
bridge. Turn right at the traffic light, meet in parking lot.
Ecofest & Tulip Festival
Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th, 2008
Visit VW's education animals on display at the Ecofest at Clark Gardens in Albertson, or at the Tulip Festival in Heckscher Park, Huntington (May 4th only).
Living with Wildlife on Long Island
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
6:45 - 8:30 PM
Here is your chance to learn more about those
commonly seen but seldom examined wild animals who call us neighbors. Pick up some tips on how to prevent some wild
animals from becoming nuisances and also how to coexist peacefully with wildlife in your neighborhood. Learn what to do
should you encounter an injured or sick wild animal. Meet some of our permanent resident animals in a live close
encounter!
We request a donation of $3/VW member, $5/non-member for all CES presentations to cover costs for
materials. These programs are presented at the Cold Spring Harbor Library on Rt. 25A. Sign up early! Call us at 631 423 0982 or email wildlifeadvisory@gmail.com.
International Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10:00 - 4:00
"Come join us for canoe trips, nature walks, art and photo workshops, and live birds of prey. A day-long celebration loaded with family fun and activities will be held at the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley. For more information, see the celebration flyer or call 631-286-0485 for more information."
Night Hike @ Caumsett State Historic Park
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
8:00 - 10:00
Join us as we search for the park's nocturnal residents after nightfall. This trip is for adults only, please call the park to sign up: (631) 423-1770
Garden Festival at SUNY Farmingdale
Saturday & Sunday, May 31st and June 1st, 2008
Garden Festival 2008 will be held at Farmingdale State College's beautiful four-acre Ornamental Horticulture Teaching Gardens. Admission is free. Visitors are invited to enter Garden Festival 2007 through the wrought-iron garden gates to buy plants and crafts, grab a snack, enjoy an expert-led tour of the magnificent gardens, attend gardening workshops and take home new ideas for your own garden.
New Website Features
Visit our channel on YouTube to see videos featuring our wildlife hospital.
A basic guide to bird identification has been posted, listing many of Long Island's most frequently encountered birds.
Check out our new Education Series, with articles featuring species of animals on Long Island, along with many other topics of interest.
A new page has been added to discuss raising wild animals yourself, keeping wild animals as pets, and releasing pets into the wild.
2007-2008 Bird Seed Sale flyers are now available for download.
2008 Walk for Wildlife sponsorship forms are also available for download.