Wildlife rehabbing class - Foxes, Coyotes and Bobcats
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Saturday, March 15 2008, 10:00am - 12:00pm
WILDLIFE REHABBING CLASSES CONTINUE IN MARCH
If you would like to learn more about the lives of El Dorado County wildlife, or if you are interested in caring for orphaned and injured birds or animals, Sierra Wildlife Rescue will continue its 2008 classes for the general public and potential and current rehabbers in March and throughout the spring. The following classes will be held in March: Foxes, Coyotes, and Bobcats, March 15, 10 am –Noon
All classes will be held at the SWR Center, 6236 Pleasant Valley Road, in the El Dorado Shopping Center, El Dorado. Classes are free to members of Sierra Wildlife Rescue; a $5.00 donation would be appreciated from members of the public. For more information on classes, please call Barbara Barker, at 530-621-2650.
Additional information on volunteering with SWR, events, classes, and our wish list for donations can be found on-line at www.sierrawildliferescue.com.
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