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WELLELEET PUBLIC LIBRARY'S WOMEN IN SCIENCE SERIES

WHY WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE REHAB MATTERS

A TALK BY STEPHANIE ELLIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WILD CARE, Inc.

Wildlife rehabilitators are unsung heroes. At Wild Care, we are not only saving the lives of individual animals, we play a critical role in raising awareness about the impacts they face. Rehabilitators are on the front lines of providing insight into the health of wildlife populations and the environment. We are often the first voice that the public turns to with an animal in distress. Wildlife rehabilitators make a difference in the life of an animal, whether it's as common as a White-footed Mouse, or a Threatened Species like the Piping Plover. Stephanie will discuss the role of Wild Care in recognizing emerging wildlife diseases, and reducing human impacts. Wildlife matters, and so does wildlife rehabilitation!

Stephanie has been the Executive Director of Wild Care of Cape Cod since March 2016. Stephanie has an enormous wealth of knowledge and passion for wildlife rehabilitation and avian conservation on both coasts. She was the Animal Care Coordinator of the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley from 2010 to 2012. She also served as Executive Director of the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, CA and spent 6 months as Interim Executive Director at the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory.