The Wildlife Defenders
The WILDLIFE DEFENDERS is a wildlife education outreach group run by the program members of Bridges
For Brain Injury, Inc. 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, 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 the program,
contact:John Truini, Wildlife Education Program Director, 585.396.0070 ext. 21
jtruini@bridgesforbraininjury.org
WILDLIFE DEFENDERS CAN CHOOSE TO JOIN ONE OF 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.
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.
Wildlife Defenders Birthday Party!
Celebrate that special birthday in an extraordinary way with the Wildlife Defenders and their amazing
native and exotic animal friends!!
For More Information Click HERE
Adopt An Animal
Program
Sponsor a Wildlife Education Program animal for one year!
For More information Click HERE