Wild Neighbors: Wildlife, Rehabilitation & Coexistence

What happens when the lives of people and wild animals intersect? Join the Foundation for Geauga Parks and the James H. Barrow Biological Field Station (JHBBFS) for an engaging exploration of native wildlife, rehabilitation, conservation and coexistence.

Using several of the Field Station’s animal ambassadors as examples, many of whom came to JHBBFS through its wildlife rehabilitation program, the presentation will examine the impact human activities can have on individual animals and native wildlife populations, along with practical conservation measures that can help reduce that impact.

Participants will learn about ways to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, actions people can take to support wildlife populations, and what to do when encountering an injured or orphaned wild animal. Along the way, JHHB will introduce some of the specialized adaptations and behaviors that help wild animals survive in their natural environments. The presentation will be followed by time for questions and conversation.

We are grateful to ✨Richard and Christie Frenchie✨, our Membership Program presenting sponsors, and their generous nature-related philanthropy in Geauga County!

About the Presenters:

Rebecca Moore is the Animal Programs Advisor at the Hiram College J.H.B.B. Field Station. She assists the Curator of Animal Programs with running the Animal Care & Husbandry Department through mentoring students and staff, public outreach programs, working with donors, and assisting with recruiting and admissions’ events.

Claire Partin is the Curator of Animal Programs at the Hiram College J.H.B.B. Field Station. She oversees daily animal care, enrichment, and management for more than 30 animal ambassadors as well as wildlife patients that are brought to the field station through the wildlife rehabilitation program. Claire engages in the daily mentoring of student workers in proper animal husbandry and care techniques for both animal ambassadors and wildlife patients and assists with public outreach programs and managing student-led research projects.

This program is $15 PER TICKET - proceeds support the Foundation for Geauga Parks’ work to conserve land, enhance parks and trails, and connect people with nature through education and outdoor experiences across Geauga County. FGP members may use their voucher code on this program.

-Member level participants may attend one Guided Excursion or Wellness in the Wild program free per plan year [use your voucher code to select this as your free session]

-Member Plus level participants receive one free ticket AND a free ticket for a friend attending with you for one Guided Excursion or Wellness in the Wild program per plan year [use your voucher code to select this as your free session].

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If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can release your spot to another guest. Registrations and ticket purchases are nonrefundable, but advance notice of cancellations is greatly appreciated, especially for limited-capacity programs and excursions.

If the event is canceled or postponed, registered attendees will be notified promptly and we will make every effort to reschedule. Unless otherwise noted, registrations and ticket purchases are nonrefundable.