WILDLIFE DEFENDERS is a wildlife conservation outreach group run by Bridges For Brain Injury, Inc.'s program
members. Using live native and exotic species, the "Defenders" visit schools, youth groups, senior facilities and community events conducting formal and informal programs and displays.
They provide interesting and stimulating information about their animal ambassadors and encourage environmental and wildlife conservation and awareness. Members also discuss brain injury
issues and the importance of safety and prevention practices. While running this exciting community-based program, members work on personal goals such as socialization, organization,
communication, memory retention, planning and pre-employment skills; in addition to improving their self-esteem and confidence by being viewed as role models by school-aged children.
For more information on Wildlife Defenders or to schedule a presentation or visit program, contact jtruini@bridgesforbraininjury.org
John Truini, Day Program Director has been awarded the NYS Brain Injury Association’s Founders Award,
given “in recognition of outstanding efforts to help establish new services or opportunities for persons with brain injuries and their families”.
WILDLIFE DEFENDERS CAN CHOOSE TO JOIN THESE SPECIAL GROUPS:
Special Operations
This group provides primary animal husbandry support, caring and providing proper nutrition, handling and enrichment.
Z.O.T. Squad
This group is on the search for "Zoologists of Tomorrow" in the Greater Rochester area preschools and Kindergarten classes! Members present in a story-telling manner in tandem with program staff.
S.W.A.T.T.
This group is all about "Saving Wild Animals Through Teamwork" at the local VA, nursing homes/continuing care facilities and hospice programs. This is more of a "relationship building" program than an animal program as members spend 1:1 time with others.
The "A" Team
Our highest level of independent public speakers provide interesting wildlife facts as well as personal stories of their recovery and providing safety and preventative tips to school-aged children.
given “in recognition of outstanding efforts to help establish new services or opportunities for persons with brain injuries and their families”.
WILDLIFE DEFENDERS CAN CHOOSE TO JOIN THESE SPECIAL GROUPS:
Special Operations
This group provides primary animal husbandry support, caring and providing proper nutrition, handling and enrichment.
Z.O.T. Squad
This group is on the search for "Zoologists of Tomorrow" in the Greater Rochester area preschools and Kindergarten classes! Members present in a story-telling manner in tandem with program staff.
S.W.A.T.T.
This group is all about "Saving Wild Animals Through Teamwork" at the local VA, nursing homes/continuing care facilities and hospice programs. This is more of a "relationship building" program than an animal program as members spend 1:1 time with others.
The "A" Team
Our highest level of independent public speakers provide interesting wildlife facts as well as personal stories of their recovery and providing safety and preventative tips to school-aged children.
Jarod Miller
Television personality,
zoologist and host of "Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller",
"Greatest American Dog", "Petfinder" and "Forecast Earth", Jarod Miller, provides oversite to the Wildlife Defenders Program as a Scientific Consultant!
"Greatest American Dog", "Petfinder" and "Forecast Earth", Jarod Miller, provides oversite to the Wildlife Defenders Program as a Scientific Consultant!