

Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation

Interested in helping wildlife, but not sure where to start? Join the Wildlife Center of Virginia online for an introduction to ways in which you can help wild animals. Learn how to determine if a baby animal is really an orphan, what to do if an animal is injured, and where to get the right wildlife advice. Discover ways to get involved, including how to become a permitted wildlife rehabilitator in Virginia. Discussion will also include wildlife laws, the rehabilitator’s code of ethics, and considerations on becoming a wildlife rehabilitator. While the specific laws and wildlife examples will be from Virginia, the information is applicable to any U.S. resident!

Date: Monday, May 18, 2015

Location: Online!

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost: $20

Registration is CLOSED for the May 18 class.

Online Classes

The Wildlife Center’s online classes are taught through Blackboard Collaborate. Blackboard requires an updated version of Java. If you are using Blackboard Collaborate for the first time, please visit this link to check your system requirements. Step 1 will check both your operating system and version of Java.

If you are prompted to update your version of Java, be sure to delete any old Java files. On that same page, continue to Step 2 to view the “configuration room”. This will allow you to test your connection, settings, and configure your audio for class. Follow the instructions on the screen to run your audio setup wizard to test your audio. For the Wildlife Center’s purposes, you will not need a microphone or a webcam. We strongly recommend that you test this system prior to signing up for class.

While Blackboard Collaborate does work on mobile devices (with the appropriate app), not all features are available on mobile devices. We recommend using a standard computer for classes to ensure that you can take advantage of all features. Additional information on viewing Blackboard with a mobile device can be found at the Learning Center.

If you have additional questions about system requirements, please visit this page.

Once you register for an online class, a Wildlife Center staff member will email you a confirmation. On the day of class, we will email you the link that is associated with that particular class. We’ll also email a class manual. The day after class, we will email a certificate of attendance for your continuing education credits.