July Events You Will Not Want to Miss!

 
July 9: Annual AWBRC Yard sale. Saturday, 10am – 5pm at the AWBRC pavilion, 12235 W Birch Rd, Houston, AK. This yard sale is well worth the trip! We let you name your price on most items. This is a big fundraiser for us because of your generosity. See you Saturday, July 9!
 
July 22: Brews and Birds BREWFEST!
This is a new event for us. A Brews and Birds Brewfest will be held on Friday July 22 at eh Big Lake Lions Club from 6:30pm – 9:30pm. We will have beer tasting, food trucks, silent auction, mini golf and other fun activities. Tickets will be $50 and will be available online soon. Keep an eye out for an announcement on Facebook, and we’ll send out another email as the time draws near. 

AKBRC Day of Caring
​May 22, 2022

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     Alaska WildBird Rehabilitation Center was honored to host a crew of energetic and hard-working volunteers from Mat Valley Federal Credit Union on the recent United Way Day of Caring. During the week May 23-26 volunteers from local businesses and the community offer to assist non-profit organizations with springtime projects.
        This year we had two big projects to complete; covering the slatted openings of our rehab bird flight cages with wire mesh as predator proofing, and thoroughly clean out our storage trailer after a squirrel
invasion. The 8 volunteers completed both projects with time to spare! Thanks to Jasmine, Nikki, Kayla, Jeremiah, Crystal, Mandy and Ciara.
        We are very grateful for their able assistance and to MVFCU for supporting their volunteering efforts.​

If you find an injured bird...

It's that time of year when baby birds might need a little help to find their way!

Due to the danger of Avian Flu we will not be taking in injured birds. 

We will help direct you in caring for an injured bird and contacting Anchorage Bird TLC where they can provide treatment.  
PLEASE read these directions!
​Found or injured bird directions

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Your donations allow us to continue our education programs, feeding and housing the Education Ambassador birds, and providing rescue and rehabilitation services for the Mat-Su Valley.
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AWBRC rescued a Golden Eagle in Wasilla. After stabilizing the bird  was transferred to Bird TLC in Anchorage. Visit our recent  Facebook post to learn more about the rescue.​

Consider our Supplies Wish List, we would certainly appreciate a donation. 
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Take a virtual tour of the Center!

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Three virtual education programs!

New programs for classrooms, home schools, or any other venue!

Strix, The Great Gray Owl

Learn about Strix and Great-Gray Owls with this professionally produced 15-20 minute video.
This is followed by a Q&A with one of our trained presenters.  

Zoom with us!

Alaska WildBird Rehabilitation Center is proud to offer three new education programs.
These are designed to replace our Live Bird Programs while we cannot meet in person.
Each program is $30.
 To schedule or get more information  contact education@akwildbird.org 

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 Learn about Bird Migration with this PowerPoint narrated by one of our trained presenters.     This is followed by a Q&A with one of our trained presenters.  ​

Tundra, The Short-eared Owll

Learn about Tundra and Short-eared Owls with this professionally produced 15-20 minute video.
This is followed by a Q&A with one of our trained presenters.

 New video about the center - Courtesy of MTA Foundation

Dear Alaska WildBird Rehabilitation Center supporters

As we approach winter still under Covid-19 concerns, Alaska WildBird Rehabilitation Center is adjusting operations to cope with continued restrictions.   The public will still only be allowed to interact with the staff outdoors, on the porch or in the parking area.  While we have allowed increased staffing of volunteers where needed, we are diligent in use of masks, social distancing and sanitization. 

If you have an injured bird, wish to make a donation of supplies or food, or otherwise need to visit the center, we ask that you call ahead.  For those very much appreciated financial donations, we ask that you either use the mail or our secure website donate button.
Our entire staff and volunteer team thank you for your support and concerns.

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Our Goals

Rescue

Rescuing is the first step to saving injured birds.  Read more about what to do if you find an injured bird.  ​ 

Rehabilitate

Getting injured birds "back on their feet"
​with the goal of releasing back to the wild.  ​

Educate

Education birds have an injury that prevents them from being released back into the wild.  Some of these birds can become part of our education program .