Our Organization
Ravensbeard Wildlife Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center located in Saugerties, NY. We are a team of volunteers, licensed educators, local veterinarians and community members. We provide free medical attention to injured and orphaned wildlife, with a mission to return them back to the wild. We treat all species of birds and we place indigenous animals with the proper NYSDEC and Federally Permitted Rehab facility in New York. Many of our unreleasable birds have become ambassadors in our celebrated wildlife education programs.
Our Mission
Our Mission at Ravensbeard is: 1) To rescue birds when they have been severely injured, or at any time when they are in need of help; 2) To release rehabilitated birds back into the wild, healed and ready to survive.; 3) To recruit, train and support an engaged core of community of friends, partners and volunteers; 4) To provide a home to birds that can never go back to the wild, and then train them when possible, to work in our educational programs; 5) To provide educational community programs for schools, libraries, volunteers, senior homes and special events; 6) To raise community awareness of our mission, our clinic, our programs and the relationship we all share with our natural world.
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EDUCATION & LECTURES
We customize our programs to your needs. Choose 2 - 6 birds for 30, 60, or 90 minutes. We’ll talk about their natural history, habitat, rodent control and the unique story of how they came to be with us. It can be a relaxed party setting or a formal lecture, and time for a question and answer session.
See our Educational birdsAbout Our Principal, Ellen Kalish
Ellen Kalish, Founder, Principal, and Director of Ravensbeard Wildlife Center has been rescuing & helping wildlife for 25 years. Hear how she got started, what motivates her, and how the Center was established and how it evolved over the years.
We Accept Donations
Ravensbeard does not charge for rescue and rehabilitation services. We are supported by generous donations made by animal lovers like you.
Donate HereWish List of Things We Could Use
In lieu of donations, we accept donations in kind. Here is a list of items and supplies we could use. Thank you for supporting our efforts!
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