Lots of changes happening with Woodland Wonders. We are in the transition period of myself stepping down from wildlife rehabilitation and someone else taking over the endeavor. Let me introduce Emily Tew and Destiny Houghton. They are a mother-daughter team and Emily has helped with the program for 20 years plus. Destiny volunteered as a teen for community hours with the program! They are passionate wildlife caregivers and have many wonderful new ideas to take Woodland Wonders to new heights!
A wonderful blessing change will be Woodland Wonders has signed a “Shared-Use agreement” with the Polk County School Board and we have use of a building, boardwalk over wetlands and 4 acres! The long term plans include having small group tours and school-age students come to the center and learn about wildlife and environmental conservation and protection. We will have a need for volunteers and since the center is close to a high school, some student help will be utilized.
If you the reader wish to volunteer or donate supplies or $$ please call me at 863-967-3298 and I will assist you in making this possible. Special mention goes to Brad F., Claudia K, and the Jeep Club for their generous donations to Woodland Wonders. Special mention also to Ellen.B, Dick S., Mary B, for their monthly support. Thanks too for all the wonderful volunteers who help clean, drive, offer moral support and always there when needed.
If you the reader find any injured/orphaned wildlife this spring, please call me at 863-967-3298. I am not doing the rescue or the bottle/syringe feedings anymore. However, I can assist you in finding someone to help you Then once established at the center, Emily and Destiny will take charge of the rehab and I will continue in the educational phase of Woodland Wonders along with their help also. Thank you, readers, and please feel to call 967-3298 anytime with questions or concerns regarding wildlife. The acronym T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More is so true when it comes to helping to protect and care for wildlife. Thank you for all your support!