Morgan Hill’s Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (W.E.R.C.) is offering two activities next month to help raise awareness and funds for the temporary refuge and nurturing center for orphaned wildlife.
W.E.R.C. is the only operating facility in South Santa Clara County licensed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to care for native California wildlife. With a goal to release, not tame, sick and injured wildlife, W.E.R.C. has a dedicated team of staff and volunteers that operate a acute care center for young animals in danger.
Fundraising Pet Photo Day at The Granary
Local photographer Peg Jackson will be taking pet portraits Feb. 6, 7 and 8 at the Granary in downtown Morgan Hill, with all proceeds being donated to keeping the W.E.R.C. critters in good condition. Whether you want a singular pet portrait or a photo of Fido and the whole family, this photo day allows for you to get a studio quality photograph of your favorite fauna for a good cause.
The event will be held at 17500 Depot Street, on Feb. 6 from 5pm-8pm, Feb. 7 from 10am-5pm and Feb. 8 from noon-4pm. You can get a 5”x7” portrait with a donation of $50 to W.E.R.C. Jackson has already begun accepting appointments, so make sure to schedule beforehand by calling 408.778.7539 or e-mailing ageddes@merlin.arc.nasa.gov. Other local sponsors of this fundraising event include Weston-Miles Architects and Fast Frame.
Feb. 7 Bird Watching Walk
Jane Haley, a W.E.R.C. volunteer and National Park Service docent for over two decades, will lead a bird watching walk on Feb. 7 from 9am-11am. Walk participants will discover an appreciation for the ecological importance of winter migratory birds and their habitat along Coyote Creek in the north of Morgan Hill. Though reservations are required, the walks are free to the public, but young children are not recommended due to rough terrain. For more information and to register, call 408.779.9372 or visit W.E.R.C.
Look Before You Start!
W.E.R.C. reminds South County citizens to keep a look out for wild bird and squirrel nests this spring when doing yard maintenance and tree trimming. Nesting season generally takes place from March through September. According to California Department of Fish & Game Code 3503 and 3503.5, it is illegal to remove, cut down, destroy, or disturb nesting tree squirrels or wild birds and their eggs. W.E.R.C. highly encourages people to check for active nests before beginning their spring yard work, in order to avoid a fine. For more information on these laws, visit The Department of Fish and Game or The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service .
You can also help support W.E.R.C. by shopping at Great American Online, where up to 40 percent of your sales total will go towards helping W.E.R.C. programs. Visit www.werc-ca.org/events.html for instructions.
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